With the summer months upon us, there is always a question whether or not your baby should be receiving liquids other than breast milk. In the past, medical professionals and family well wishers have insisted on babies being given additional fluid in the form of water or juice in the summer months. If you are breastfeeding, [...]
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No Comments »Nursing in public has been, and most likely will always be, a subject that will be debated. I think we have to ask ourselves that if we mock, criticize and complain about women nursing in public, this will undermine women everywhere. It has always been a belief of mine that people should be able to [...]
This research was done by Breastfeeding Arts. It is very informative and will help women answer questions about defrosted breastmilk. Lots of conversation going on about re-freezing thawed breastmilk with Irene bearing down on the East Coast this weekend … and thought I’d share some of the information discussed in my lactation circles online. Colleagues [...]
Posted in Concerns, Milk Supply Tags: breastfeeding, milk bank, milk donation, milk supply No Comments »Did you ever wonder if the flavor of what you eat affects your baby? Most women ask me questions about what they can or cannot eat while breastfeeding. Some moms have discontinued eating broccoli, cabbage and beans for fear the baby will have gas. The reality is that there aren’t many limitations and, in fact, [...]
World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated this week in 120 countries around the world with the goal to boost the health of infants worldwide and encourage mothers to breastfeed. There have been many articles written on the benefits of breastfeeding, especially in the infancy stage. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least [...]
An article in the New York Times reported, today, that women who learn how to hand express their milk will most likely breastfeed longer. The study was conducted in San Francisco and there were 36 mothers used for the study. This was a small study, but it does give one something to think about. Hand [...]
Posted in Breastfeeding Your Baby Tags: breastfeeding, hand express, lactation consultants, milk supply No Comments »How to use a breast pump.Look at this great video on how to use a breast pump. Ameda is one of the best pumps because of its proven airlock protection. This protection protects the milk from viruses, bacteria, and mold growth. This pump has not been recalled or has not had any problems with the [...]
Breastfeeding at Full Circle will be running a Breastfeeding Workshop for Doulas and other professionals. The class will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011, 11:00AM – 2:00PM. This class will satisfy all requirements for the 3 hour breastfeeding class that Doula applicants need to take for certification. Additionally, there are a total of 3 CERPS offered to [...]
The CBS show “The Talk” discussed the Federal Breastfeeding Law. Take a look and please comment on our website and go to the Department of Labor’s website and comment on this law.
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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