One of the most asked questions I am asked this time of year is “can I have a drink while I am breastfeeding”? The short answer is yes. I recommend that if you are going to have 1 drink of either wine or beer that is fine, especially with a meal. I do not recommend [...]
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Tags: alcohol, breast pumps, breastfeeding, health, Infant Risk Center 
No Comments »As 2010 comes to an end, I began to think about where I have been, what I have accomplished this year. One of the things I am most proud of is my work in this profession. I have been part of publishing a journal, changed jobs, worked on several federal documents and met with many mothers. One of [...]
Posted in Breastfeeding Your Baby Tags: adoption, benefits, breastfeeding, family, newborn, support 2 Comments »“Choosing the way you will feed your new baby is one of the important decisions you will make in preparing for your infant’s arrival. Doctors agree that for most women breastfeeding is the safest and most healthy choice. It is your right to be informed about the benefits of breastfeeding and have your health care [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Breastfeeding Your Baby Tags: benefits, breastfeed, breastfeeding, family, growth, health, support 1 Comment »