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Support For The Breastfeeding Journey

For many new parents, the days immediately following their baby’s birth seem like a blur of diapers, feedings, and sleep (or lack thereof). “Going out” can seem like a huge undertaking, and one that doesn’t happen much. But there’s one... more

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Test Your Breastfeeding IQ

With so much misinformation being circulated about breastfeeding, it’s often hard to separate fact from fiction. Put your breastfeeding knowledge to the test here. 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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20 Years, 20 Tips

World Breastfeeding Week 2012 celebrates 20 years, and we give you 20 breastfeeding tips from mothers across the U.S. more

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DVD Review: BabyBabyOhBaby

Don’t let the wordy title deter you: BabyBabyOhBaby: Nurturing Your Gorgeous & Growing Baby by Breastfeeding is actually an extremely to-the-point yet thorough how-to DVD for moms-to-be, new moms, and even not-so-new moms. Research reveals new information about the importance... more

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Breastfeeding Positions & Latch

The key to breastfeeding success is positioning your baby in a way that allows him to get a good latch. more

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Can I Nurse Laying Down With My Baby?

Can I breastfeed my baby while lying down? more

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Parenting 104: Week 38: Cold Days

I don’t need the thermometer to tell me that we’re drawing closer to winter. Every year when the leaves drop off the trees, I find myself reaching for a sweater… a blanket for my lap… my thickest pair of socks.... more

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A Place To Hide

What do you think? Do mothers need to hide in order to breastfeed? Hardly a month goes by without the media reporting a story of a mother being asked to leave a public place because someone was uncomfortable with her... more

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Breastfeeding Saves Time

Many parents don’t realize how simple breastfeeding can be. The truth is breastfeeding actually takes less time than bottle-feeding. There is no formula to mix or measure, and there are no bottles and nipples to clean. Nighttime feedings are easy—especially... more