Breastfeeding a Newborn

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The Essential Components of Breast Milk
There are a number of breast milk components that are extremely beneficial to babies’ development. Many of these cannot... »

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Breast Milk’s Subtle Flavor Magic
Interestingly, babies tend to suck more vigorously when a new flavor is introduced into their mothers’ diet (even if... »
Breastfeeding Advantages for Mom!
Breast-feeding isn’t always a smooth process. Check out Dr. »
Breastfeeding and Epidurals
I think that all women who have had epidurals deserve breastfeeding support during their babies' first week of life. Of... »
Breastfeeding and Vitamins
Research has shown that women who are dieting and exercising tend to produce breast milk lower in certain nutrients,... »
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Flavors in Breast Milk
Flavors in human breast milk have been shown to influence babies’ early flavor preferences. One famous landmark study... »
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Having a Beer to Nurse
About a quarter of nursing moms today are told by one of their health professionals to have a glass of beer or wine to... »
Nipple Creams
The FDA warned on May 23, 2008 that using Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream may harm nursing babies, citing concerns about... »
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Parenting a Premie -- What You Can Do In The NICU
It can be a challenging time in many ways to have your baby placed in the NICU. It wasn't the new beginning you hoped... »
The Breast Fed Baby and Mom's Diet
Studies strongly suggest that if your breast fed baby is colicky, it is worth a try to eliminate cow's milk from your... »