Breastfeeding
- The purpose of breast compression is to continue the flow of milk to the baby once the baby no longer drinks (open — pause — close type of suck) on his own. Breast compression simulates a letdown reflex and often stimulates a natural letdown reflex to occur.
- Because more and more women are now breastfeeding their babies, more and more are also finding that they enjoy breastfeeding enough to want to continue longer than the usual few months they initially thought they would do it. UNICEF has long encouraged breastfeeding for two years and longer, and the American Academy of Pediatrics is now on record as encouraging mothers to nurse at least one year and as long after as both mother and baby desire.
- Breastfeeding should be easy and trouble free for most mothers. A good start helps to assure breastfeeding is a happy experience for both mother and baby.
- For those of you who are planning to breastfeed for the first time, or may have already started, and are storing breastmilk, I thought the following information would be helpful.
- Members of The Labor of Love community share their thoughts and experiences on a variety of breastfeeding related issues.
- Article talks about extended breast feeding and the rights of breastfeeding women.
- Mastitis needs to be differentiated from a plugged or blocked duct, because the latter does not need to be treated with antibiotics, whereas mastitis often, but not always, does require treatment with antibiotics.
- Article discusses the benefits of breast feeding over formula feeing your baby.
- Though breastfeeding is on the rise now, women are still dealing with the repercussions of previous generations. This article provides possible reactions to other people's criticisms regarding your choice to breastfeed.
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