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Melissa Clark Vickers

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What Is Jaundice?

If my baby has jaundice, will he still be able to breastfeed?…   Read more

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Can I Breastfeed For Comfort?

How do I distinguish when my baby wants to breastfeed because he’s hungry and when he just wants to nurse for comfort?…   Read more

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What Is Tandem Nursing?

I am pregnant with my second child, but still breastfeeding my toddler. Do I need to wean my daughter before the baby is born or is it possible to breastfeed both children? …   Read more

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There’s Crying… & Then There’s Crying

The ‘C’ word—colic—can be a parent’s worst nightmare. Crying for hours on end for no apparent reason can challenge the…   Read more

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Splish, Splash, Baby’s Bath

The first bath is a rite of passage, but it is also cause for concern. Sink or tub? Sponge or…   Read more

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The Breast Factory—All About Milk Supply

Imagine that you are the owner of a grocery store and you have a new product you want to put…   Read more

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Should I Give My Baby A Bottle At Night?

I’m bottle-feeding my baby and he wakes up every night—should I give him a bottle? How do I know if he’s hungry?…   Read more

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What Is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”?

What is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”?…   Read more

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Will My Baby Be At Risk For Obesity If He Wakes Regularly At Night To Breastfeed?

My child often wakes in the middle of the night to breastfeed and I always offer him the breast. Is my child at an increased risk for obesity because he feeds regularly throughout the night?…   Read more

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Hospital Practices That Support Breastfeeding Vitally Important

The first few days after birth are a key time for breastfeeding mothers and babies. According to a recent report…   Read more

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