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Your milk is a living thing! It is rich in antibodies that are constantly killing off bacteria. For that reason, it is very stable and remains safe even after it's been expressed. Guidelines for human milk storage are different than formula, or even than pasteurized cow's milk that you commonly...
Let's assume for a moment that breastfeeding is not important. That the oral development that breastfeeding provides is inconsequential. We'll ignore all of that so that I can give you a few other reasons to agree to have your tongue-tied baby's frenulum clipped. Just in case the possibility of...
The term “tongue tied" refers to a tongue that is quite literally “tied” by a frenulum. The frenulum is a (usually) thin, fibrous band that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The mere existence of a lingual (tongue) frenulum is not an indicator of a problem. The...
The simple answer is yes. And to prove that longtime brands like Walmart, Dole and Kraft and increasing their focus on organic products to meet the growing demand for what is considered “the fastest growing sector in agriculture” at “1 billion in sales in 2006.” It is important to note that...
Engorged breasts are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Fortunately, true engorgement can be prevented with frequent breastfeeding in the first few days/weeks after the birth of your baby. Some breast tenderness is to be expected in the first week postpartum as your breasts prepare to provide...
While there is some different thoughts about starting babies on solid foods ranging from beginning at four months to waiting until one year, the average age seems to be six months. When my baby reached six months I gathered some of the best books I could find including: Super Baby Food, Into the...
You probably already know that certain foods and herbs can increase milk supply. Oatmeal, fenugreek* and blessed thistle* and many others all have a reputation for helping mothers overflow with milk. But did you know that some foods can actually decrease milk production? If you're struggling with...
On my birthday I wondered what my mother was thinking before she went into labor? Had she taken any childbirth classes? (No.) Was she informed on what was going to happen with her body? (No.) Was she scared? (Yes!) Was my Dad going to be with her during labor and birth? (No.) Was she allowed to...
These are things that I see or read every day: From my clients, from professionals and websites focusing on newborn issues. Each one of these statements could be an entire post. As time goes on, I hope to link each myth with a thorough explanation as to why it's a myth. But for now, read these and...
You already know that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. Even moderate drinking can cause devastating brain damage. But what about breastfeeding? Does that glass of wine you enjoyed with dinner pass into your breast milk? The short answer is, “yes.” The alcohol you...
Many parents find that swaddling helps their newborn sleep for longer stretches. For sleep deprived parents, this is a good thing. But is swaddling good for babies? Swaddling done correctly should not cause any problems for your baby's physical development. A recent study published in the journal,...
Both my husband and I were surprised to become a cosleeping family when our newborn arrived. We had heard about the "family bed" concept and it's pros and cons from more experienced friends. It happened right from the get go when the nurse handed me my baby along with a handout about safety...
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