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Will My Child Wean Himself?

If I choose not to initiate weaning, will my child take the lead and eventually wean himself? more

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How Other Cultures Prevent Postpartum Depression

Is ours not a strange culture that focuses so much attention on childbirth—virtually all of it based on anxiety and fear—and so little on the crucial time after birth, when patterns are established that will affect the individual and the... more

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10 Breastfeeding Myths

“Breastfeeding is natural.” Sound familiar? If you assume that breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t take a leap of faith to accept that breastfeeding must be easy. Why, then, do so many mothers describe breastfeeding as hard? In reality, making milk... more

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Mealtime: Breast Milk Or Solids First?

My 6-month-old baby is starting solids. When it’s mealtime, should I breastfeed her first or offer solids first? more

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How Do I Thaw Frozen Breast Milk?

I have been pumping my milk and freezing it for my baby. Are there special instructions for thawing stored milk? more

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Is It Easy To Hand Express Breast Milk?

I would like to avoid purchasing a breast pump. Is expressing milk by hand easy to do? more

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Pregnant? Don’t Skimp On The Big 3—Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Omega-3s

Pregnant or breastfeeding? The latest webinar from the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, “Powerhouse Nutrients for Pregnancy and Lactation: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Optimum Growth and Development,” by Mary Harris, PhD, RD, provides some key insights that can help you... more

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Hospitals Can Help Mothers Meet Breastfeeding Goals

Health experts across the U.S. and worldwide recommend that babies be breastfed exclusively for their first six months but few mothers in the U.S. achieve that goal. One in three mothers (35 percent) breastfeed exclusively for three months, and only... more

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Does Breastfeeding Hurt?

I would like to breastfeed my daughter but my friends are telling me that it hurts—a lot. Is breastfeeding painful for everyone? more

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Is Green Poop Normal?

Why is my baby’s poop bright green? Does this mean she is sick? more