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I cannot count the number of times that breastfeeding has helped me soothe an injured child. We have weathered our fair share of injuries, ranging from a scraped knee, to a pebble stuck in a child’s forehead, to a knocked-out … More
n {democracy:50} Please leave a comment to explain your answer. Whether or not your child has known food allergies, do you restrict your diet in any way? How easy or difficult is it to eliminate particular foods from your diet? … More
It was bound to happen eventually. We made it all the way to the third week of school before my first grader and preschooler brought home the first colds of the season. I reminded my preschooler not to kiss or … More
It has been two months since Nicole was born. I have yet to capture a good picture of her wonderful smile, so this photo will have to do. She cracks me up! Yesterday I took her to our family practitioner … More
In breastfeeding terminology, a baby’s “frenulum” is the membrane that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. A short frenulum is called tongue-tie (technically, “ankyloglossia”), and tongue-tie can interfere with successful breastfeeding. There remains controversy among medical and … More
Please do not take this list of advantages of a home birth to mean that I think every woman ought to give birth at home. Each woman should choose as she pleases and as is appropriate for her situation, and … More
By: Qole Pejorian
Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against the use of Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises, Inc. to nursing mothers for treatment of cracked and sore nipples. The packaging specifically states that it is … More
In honor of Mental Health Month, the Health and Wellness Channel focuses on mental health topics today. The good news is that breastfeeding protects maternal mental health. According to a study by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett in the International Breastfeeding Journal: Breastfeeding … More
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When Los Angeles County officials issued a warning about co-sleeping with an infant, National Public Radio host Larry Mantle opened up the topic for a 35-minute discussion on AirTalk on KPCC 89.3 (listen here). In addition to Deanne Tilton Durfee, … More
Cancer is the topic for this month’s theme day here at the Health and Wellness Channel at b5media. I have written a lot about how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in the mother. This time … More
On Monday, April 21, 2008, a Texas judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would have kept mothers from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) with their nursing children who are … More
Welcome to the April Carnival of Breastfeeding, “Thrush and Mastitis and Blebs, oh my!” This month several contributors share their experiences with different breastfeeding challenges and offer links and resources for overcoming those challenges. First I will talk about using … More
Pre-order the latest edition of the drug and lactation guide Medications and Mothers’ Milk and save 5% on your order! According to the publisher: Some of the new features added to Medications and Mothers’ Milk 2008, thirteenth edition include: – … More
