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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
 When Marcie Richardson first developed mastitis, she pretty much took it in stride. As an OB-GYN, she’d treated dozens of women for this painful breast infection and figured this would be ... READ MORE
Pregnant women often worry that breastfeeding will spoil the appearance of their breasts. Even in developing nations, where international agencies actively promote nursing, the fear of ... READ MORE
Despite your best intentions, you're ready to give up: Breastfeeding has rendered your nipples a cracked and painful mess, and you can't take it anymore. Instead of treasuring those intimate ... READ MORE
When I started a new job in the early '90s, Something stunning happened at my first staff meeting: A co-worker discreetly pumped her breasts during the half-hour gathering. This was no act of ... READ MORE
The U.S. government has a dream: By 2010, 75 percent of all new mothers will initiate breastfeeding. And while the numbers are improving, cultural and other influences conspire to keep us ... READ MORE