As my children grow like weeds right before my eyes, I often reflect on their newborn stages, which has been my favorite stage thus far. From the baby cuddles, foul diapers and even the lack of sleep, I loved it all despite the emotional toll it takes to be the primary provider and source of…
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Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for more than 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data show that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. The fact that racial disparity in initiation and even…
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New moms have a lot of tough decisions to make. Do you use formula or breastfeed? Do you stay at home or go back to work? If you happen to be in the “breastfeeding and going back to work” category, here are some tips to make breastfeeding (and pumping) more successful. Make sure your baby…
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You didn’t expect to bring your newborn home during a pandemic. So, what should you do if you or someone in your family starts having symptoms of COVID-19? If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have tested positive, you can take the following steps to avoid passing the infection to your baby: Have…
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Want a yummy way to keep up nutrients important for the support of breastfeeding? Try lactation cookies! Lactation cookies contain nutrients that promote lactation. • Brewer’s yeast contains iron, protein, and other vitamins and minerals that promote milk supply. It is believed to help with fatigue and the “baby blues.” • Oats are high in…
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