4 Common Nursing Problems, Plus Solutions
By Eirian Hallinan Nursing a newborn is not as simple as it may seem. Veteran moms are usually able to make it look easy by the time they get to their third or fourth child, but for new mothers, the...
View ArticleDeciding When to Wean Your Baby
Once mother and baby get past the initial stages of breastfeeding, which can be tricky and uncomfortable, the act becomes so easy and natural that giving it up might seem unappealing. Breastfeeding is...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Reduces Risk of Stomach Blockage in Babies
A new study found that babies who were bottle-fed were more than twice as likely to develop hypertrophic pyloric stenosis than babies who were breastfed. This condition involves a narrowing (stenosis)...
View ArticleIs Baby Eating Enough?
How to Know if Your Newborn Is Eating Enough As a new mom, it’s very natural to worry about all aspects of your newborn’s health, and feedings are no exception. How can you tell if your baby is getting...
View ArticleNursing Moms, the Let-Down Reflex and Milk Supply
New moms may have the best intentions in wanting to breastfeed their newborns; but sometimes, nursing the baby doesn’t happen so effortlessly. This can lead both mom and infant to feel discouraged and...
View ArticleLactation 101
by Alicia Kenny New baby? Lactation, or breastfeeding, is not only a natural, healthy way to provide the perfect mix of nutrients, hormones and proteins for your newborn, but it also creates an...
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