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Breastfeeding 1-2-3

December 22nd, 2006

Top 10 Posts

As we approach the end of the year, top 10 lists are popping up all over the place. I’m happy to jump right on that bandwagon with my own list of the posts that have been the most popular on Breastfeeding 1-2-3 in 2006:
1. The “nutrition” posts: Nursing moms want to know whether they can […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

October 19th, 2006

How to Get a Distractible Baby to Nurse in Public? (Mom to Mom #4)

Kat writes:
Q: What do you do with a 5.5-month-old that just won’t nurse well out in public because he’s too distractible? Henry just sucks for a second and then pulls off, then sucks for a second, then pulls off, etc. Then when I give up because it’s too frustrating or he’s too distracted, he complains […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

October 16th, 2006

What Do I Do When One Side Produces More? (Mom to Mom #3)

Reader Melissa writes:
Q: I am breastfeeding my 2 month old and I have more on my right than my left. What can I do?! The same thing happened with my 3 year old 2 years ago and I had lopsided breasts for the time that I was breastfeeding.
A: Yours is a relatively common concern. There […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 17 comments

October 6th, 2006

Tips for Getting Breastfeeding off to a Good Start (Mom to Mom #1)

Welcome to the first question in the “Mom to Mom” series! I’ll do the asking this first time, but if you have a question you’d like to pose or a thought you’d like to discuss, find out how to submit a topic.
Q: What should I do to prepare to get breastfeeding off to a good […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 9 comments

October 6th, 2006

Mom to Mom Questions and Breastfeeding Support

As part of a regular series at Breastfeeding123, the blog will feature reader questions. I’ll post the reader’s question, offer a bit of information and support in response, and invite comments from other readers. It’s an opportunity for moms to support other moms in a virtual breastfeeding support forum. If you want to skip the […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 3 comments