Breastfeeding is becoming more prevalent as the art of breastfeeding has gained in popularity. There are many important reasons why you should breastfeed. Breastfeeding is an art that is natural and beautiful to behold as a baby suckles at his/her mother’s breast to receive much needed nourishment and...
Breastfeeding is a wonderful decision for you and for your baby. Some moms are forced to decide about continuing to breastfeed or to stop when it comes time to go back to work. The lucky few will have a long maternity leave that will allow them to nurse for several months before having to return to work but...
Nurses and lactation consultants alike have done a lot of browbeating over the years, getting mother uncommitted to nursing to finally see things their way. Breast is best, they say, and a truly committed mom would want to only do the best for their child, including breastfeeding. Yet did you know that there...
There are many problems that may be encountered as you breast-feed your baby including physical issues, emotional issues, challenges when you go back to work, learning how to deal with others who want to feed the baby or need to such as the other parent, babysitters, grandparents, siblings etc., what to do...
Breastfeeding can be a time of intense bonding between you and your baby, it can be a time when you feel proud of how you are contributing to a lifetime of good health through breastfeeding for you baby. You are also giving yourself many healthy benefits such as a reduced risk for breast and ovarian cancer...
