Do I Need To Follow A Special Diet While Breastfeeding?
There are so many dietary myths, it’s hard for breastfeeding moms to know which foods to eat and which foods (if any) to avoid. The truth is, you can eat all the foods you ate before you were pregnant...
View ArticleCan I Breastfeed If There Is Blood In My Milk?
Fortunately, babies are pretty resilient when it comes to blood-tinged milk. In fact, cracked, bleeding nipples are more of a concern for mothers than for babies. There is no need to stop...
View ArticleHow Do I Manage Plugged Ducts?
Plugged ducts can be painful depending on the size and the location of the plug. Telltale signs include a red, tender area or a small lump in your breast. Plugs form when milk travelling through narrow...
View ArticleMedications: What’s Safe (& Not) While Pregnant & Breastfeeding
Updated July 9, 2015 Many medicines are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their babies. However, some can be safer than others, and some can affect your milk supply, so you will want to...
View ArticleBaby’s First Breastfeeding
You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve attended the classes. You’ve anticipated and wondered: “Will I be able to breastfeed?” “Will it be painful?” “Will I make enough milk?” “What...
View ArticleCan Breastfeeding Mothers Safely Use Marijuana?
Updated May 22, 2015 Medical marijuana is currently legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Only two states, Colorado and Washington, permit recreational use, but legislative agendas suggest...
View ArticleAre Artificial Sweeteners Safe For Kids?
Although five artificial sweeteners (acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, and neotame) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are no studies of their...
View ArticleNEW Gooroo Starter Kit—ORDER YOURS Today!
The perfect CONGRATULATIONS! gift for that special mom-to-be. The Gooroo Starter Kit contains 11 items packaged in an elegant, white linen gift box—the perfect place to store keepsakes! In addition to...
View ArticleCan I Breastfeed If I Am Sick?
Despite being sick with a cold or flu, breastfeeding mothers can and should continue to breastfeed. In fact, breastfeeding is one of the best things a mother can do to keep her baby from getting sick....
View ArticleHow Safe Are VBACs?
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) was relatively common as recently as 1996, when nearly 50 percent of women with a history of cesarean birth gave birth vaginally with a subsequent pregnancy. During...
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Nipple Shields: When & How To Use Them
Breasts and nipples come in all shapes and sizes. Women with small breasts typically make just as much milk as women with large breasts. And most babies, if given the chance, will learn to breastfeed...
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