Introduction to Breastfeeding

Introduction to Breastfeeding

We are thrilled that you want to breastfeed your baby and want to offer you all the help we can to get you under way.      Key points of the video are: 1.  Enlisting the help of a lactation consultant 2.  Simple instruction on latch 3.  Clogged ducts and how to treat them  Read More →

Woman Nurses Dad to Health

Woman Nurses Dad to Health

Georgia Browne, a nursing mother, breastfeed her child but also pumps additional breast milk for her father which he adds to his daily cornflakes.  Her father got terminal colon cancer a few years ago, and once she had her first child, she began expressing milk to help her father fight the cancer.  She feeds her baby first and her dad gets any extra... [Read more...]

New Study Re-Enforces Breast is Best

New Study Re-Enforces Breast is Best

The article below bears exciting news about breastfeeding benefits to the nursing mom. Many of us know that “breast is best” for baby, but this study indicates a correlation between nursing and many added benefits for moms as well. It iss a long running observational study conducted by a reputable institution.  The study shows that women... [Read more...]

Arkansas Pushes for Breastfeeding Bill

Arkansas Pushes for Breastfeeding Bill

In Little Rock, Arkansas the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee approved a measure on Tuesday requiring employers  to ensure mothers get breaks to pump breast milk for their babies.  This would allow thousands of mothers to return to work but continue to breastfeed their babies.  For more on this story go to: http://www.kfsm.com/news/sns-ap-ar-xgr–breastfeedingbill,0,3158669.story  Read More →

Breast is Best – Overview of the Reasons for Breastfeeding

Breast is Best – Overview of the Reasons for Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding your baby is one of the greatest gifts you can ever give both to your child and yourself.  Both mothers to healthcare professionals recommended that you give your child the best start in life through nursing.  This inclusive lists incorporates all the reasons found in the other articles giving you one place to find all the answer. ... [Read more...]

Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding

Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding

Beyond the nurturing and nutrition breast milk offers numerous medical benefits to both the mother and baby.  Read on for more info: 1. Breast milk helps the developing baby’s immune system and gives them immunities to disease Formula doesn’t give any of these benefits. Breast milk gives babies antibodies from the mother to help fight... [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers

Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers

Breastfeeding is good for babies but it’s great for moms too.  Here are some additional reasons to motivate you: 1. Helps shrink uterus after birth The baby’s suckling will help the uterus to shrink more quickly to its pre-pregnancy size. 2. Helps nursing moms lose weight after giving birth Breastfeeding burns about 500 extra calories a... [Read more...]

The Skinny on Donating Breast Milk

The Skinny on Donating Breast Milk

I’ve written a lot on the site recently about problems associated with low milk supply but there are moms out there who have so much milk they don’t know what to do with it.  Donating breast milk is a loving and selfless act which can save lives and bring breast milk to babies that would otherwise never receive it.  Renee Waters initially... [Read more...]

Clutch Hold

Clutch Hold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpwCl6DSMoA The clutch or football hold is another position you can use to nurse your baby.  This video gives you a great look at how to position the baby and also how to prevent sore nipples with a good latch.  Read More →

Financial Advantages of Breastfeeding

Financial Advantages of Breastfeeding

Want to watch your budget and do the best for your babe?  Breastfeeding is the answer.  Read on to see why breastfeeding is also good to your bank balance: 1. Breastfeeding is free! Breast milk is right there and provided free of charge by nature, prepared specifically for your babies needs at not cost at all. Isn’t that marvelous! 2. Formula... [Read more...]

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