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10 Things New Moms Don’t Know About Breastfeeding

Surprising facts for nursing newbies.

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Don’t get too clean in the shower: Lathering breasts with soap can dry out your skin, which could lead to uncomfortable cracking of the nipples. “Just wash with warm water,” says Marks.

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>> Lisa Fields is a freelance writer in Hillsdale, N.J.
October/November 2012
Tags: breastfeeding basics, bringing home baby

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