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Easing Breastfeeding Pain Naturally

Carrie Lauth — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:50:19 +0000

Along with the benefits of breastfeeding such as exceptional nutrition for your baby and a close knit bond between mother and child, the mothers can often experience some sort of breast pain. It’s important to know what methods are a combination of effective, natural, and won’t harm baby or mom. Full Article

Why Breastfeeding Is Hard

Carrie Lauth — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:12:08 +0000

Why Breastfeeding Is Hard Full Article

Nursing Your Baby to Sleep- Good Idea or A Bad One?

Carrie Lauth — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:23:48 +0000

Is nursing baby to sleep a good idea? I mean, we mothers know that babies often fall sleep nursing. After all, the breast is a great source of comfort to them and is a place they feel safe and familiar. In addition, the fat in mom’s milk helps make baby sleepy, and the warmth of her arms and sound of her heartbeat are relaxing too. All of which add up to the perfect environment to succumb to sleep. Full Article

Preventing Breastfeeding Problems Before They Begin

Carrie Lauth — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:46:32 +0000

Breastfeeding is effortless for some mothers and babies, but for others, there are challenges. Even some women who have successfully breastfed before may have a new baby who has difficulties. It takes two to nurse, after all. Thankfully, there are several things that moms can do to prevent problems before they occur. Here are a few recommendations. Full Article

When Breastfeeding Gets Tough – How to Get Help

Carrie Lauth — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:36:07 +0000

If you’re feeling frustrated with breastfeeding, remind yourself of why you wanted to nurse your baby in the first place, then run – don’t walk – to find the help you need to continue to breastfeed. Full Article

How to Get Things Done When You’re Breastfeeding

Carrie Lauth — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:28:42 +0000

Breastfeeding has countless benefits for mom and baby. However, one of the so-called disadvantages of breastfeeding is the perception that mothers are tied to their babies or to the nursing chair all the time. Unless you’re good with a breast pump, you can’t just drop your baby off with the sitter when you need to run an errand or take time for yourself. What if she gets hungry while you’re away? And how can you explain to a babysitter why it’s so important not to give a bottle of formula while you’re gone? Full Article

Breastfeeding Around Your Family

Carrie Lauth — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:25:04 +0000

Breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home is one thing, but nursing around your relatives during the busy holiday season has its own set of challenges. Among these include: Full Article