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Breastfeeding reduces long-term risk of heart disease
Breastfeeding is protective of both acute and chronic diseases for mom and baby. We could write lists and lists of the benefits of...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 24, 2019
- 3 min
How do I know if my baby is receiving enough breast milk?
For a mother, it is very important that her baby is being fed enough--- especially if she feels that she does not have an adequate milk...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
How can maternal nutrition aid Preeclampsia during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia is a hypertensive condition that occurs during pregnancy typically around 20 weeks gestation. It is more likely to occur in...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 18, 2019
- 2 min
How do I help and/or avoid Breast Engorgement/Mastitis?
The idea of breast engorgement has a negative connotation since it can lead to problems such as lowered milk supply or even mastitis (an...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 15, 2019
- 2 min
How do I know if I have the proper breastfeeding latch?
A proper latch... Having a proper latch is important for the effective transfer of breastmilk. If your baby is not latched correctly, it...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
Are there any foods I should not be eating during pregnancy? Are there foods I should eat more of?
Since pregnancy is so important for the growth of an infant, pregnant women are considered at high risk when it comes to food-borne...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 12, 2019
- 3 min
Processed food may be tied to food allergies?
You may want to be more aware of the ingredients in the food you are feeding yourself as well as your children... Why? With food...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
How long should each breastfeeding session be?
For lactation counselors, the length of the breastfeeding session can be an indicator of a multitude of things. Most importantly, the...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 5, 2019
- 4 min
How much caffeine/alcohol can I consume during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Caffeine: Studies have shown that if consumed in excess during pregnancy, caffeine can have adverse effects on the mother and baby....
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 3, 2019
- 2 min
How can my partner bond with our baby?
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience for both mom and baby--- but what about the other partner/parent? Unfortunately, many...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 30, 2019
- 2 min
Registered Dietitian vs Nutritionist
So what's the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist? From a quick glance, it may seem like a Registered Dietitian...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 27, 2019
- 2 min
Vitamin D and Gestational Diabetes
Why does Vitamin D intake vary among individuals? Vitamin D is a hot topic, especially in areas of the United States that have low...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 24, 2019
- 4 min
Hey Mama-carbs aren't all bad!
So what's all this carbohydrate confusion? With all of those low carbohydrate diets out there, its hard to believe that you need...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Typical Feeding Milestones for Babies 0-12 Months - from a Speech Language Pathology perspective.
Typical Feeding Milestones for Babies 0-12 Months By: Hannah Truman, Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student: SUNY Cortland Why is it...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
The First Hour of Life
The First Hour of Life: Many do not understand the level of importance found in the first hour of a baby's life out of the womb. There is...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Avoiding Unnecessary C-sections
A vaginal pregnancy is the natural and therefore the preferred way to give birth to a human child. Because of this reason, most women...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
Have you experienced 'Baby Brain'?
Have you experienced Baby Brain? Almost all mothers experience something we call 'baby brain.' The most common symptom of 'baby brain' is...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min
Breastmilk and Probiotics
So what are probiotics and how does our baby get them? Probiotics are defined as live organisms that provide health benefits when...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 11, 2019
- 2 min
Dealing with Limited Maternity Leave
We can all agree, the United States has A LOT of work to do in the context of maternity leave. Federal policies must be changed and...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- May 10, 2019
- 2 min
Iodine in pregnancy
So what do we know about Iodine during pregnancy? To begin, Iodine in general is needed for thyroid function. The thyroid is a very...
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