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Top 5 Breastfeeding Difficulties: Avoiding Engorgement and Mastitis

Even the name of breast engorgement sounds painful... especially since it can lead to problems such as lowered milk supply or even...

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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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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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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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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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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...