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When I was pregnant, I heard many a story about problems other women had with breastfeeding: cracked and bleeding nipples, painful engorgement and inadequate milk supply, to name just a few. ... READ MORE
When my daughter Willa was an infant, she loved to nurse. Every hour on the hour. And never more than a nip at a time. She also hated to nurse in public, preferring a quiet room alone with ... READ MORE
My son wasn’t even 3 months old when people began quizzing me about how long I planned to breastfeed. I quickly realized that these weren’t casual inquiries, and there was no correct ... READ MORE
By the time Kathi Sweet finished her childbirth preparation class, she knew she would breastfeed her baby. Among other factors leading to this decision was the fact that her instructor was a ... READ MORE
Experts now urge women to nurse their babies for at least one year, because breastfed infants are healthiest. But between sore nipples, engorged breasts and relatives who ask, “Are you still ... READ MORE
If you could spend your entire breastfeeding experience in an ergonomically correct rocking chair, wearing a spotless, flowing gown and staring adoringly at your placid little cherub in a ... READ MORE
Recently I saw a magazine article illustrating the basics of breastfeeding. It was titled “Breastfeeding Bliss.” I laughed out loud. As the first-time mother of an active 12-week-old boy, ... READ MORE
Is my baby getting enough milk? Why does he nurse every hour? Why do my nipples hurt? Can I do this?Got questions about breastfeeding? Every nursing mom does. One way to ensure that your ... READ MORE
You may have heard that nursing is the most natural maternal activity there is, but unless you’ve done it before, you need to learn some basic techniques to get it right. This guide will help ... READ MORE
You’ve read breastfeeding books, visited chat rooms, taken classes and made the (very smart) decision to nurse your new baby. You’re ready, right? Mentally, yes, but once your baby makes his ... READ MORE