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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends women exclusively breastfeed for the first six months and continue breastfeeding (while introducing solid foods) for a full year. Hands down, ... READ MORE
The vomit bug hit us all—hard.  Charlie and Will got it so bad that they both puked for a good solid day and night.  After watching Julia, then Charlie, and then Will go through it, I knew ... READ MORE
As soon as your babe makes her entrance, you’ll put her to your breast, she’ll suckle contentedly and all will be good with the world, right? That’s the hope—but not always the reality. Alas, ... READ MORE
Lesley caught that cold that's been going around—the really nasty one that's been laying everybody up in bed for days. She wrote wondering what she could take that would be safe while ... READ MORE
Chances are you’re pretty well aware of breastfeeding’s benefits. Most likely, your doctor has told you that breast milk is the best form of nutrition for your baby and that breastfed babies ... READ MORE
Like many pregnant women, Joy Chudacoff fully intended to nurse her baby. To help ensure success, she read two books on the subject and attended breastfeeding classes—all before having the ... READ MORE
A mother nursing her baby — it’s one of the most beautiful images nature could create. It’s also one of the simplest. Breastfeeding is so natural, in fact, that we’ve been doing it for ... READ MORE