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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...
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 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
- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
So what's the big deal about Folate?
We want to talk to you guys about folate! You have heard the importance of it/what is it exactly? Folate or B9 is the form found in...
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