File this one under "things no one should have to tell you": Buying breast milk online is a bad idea. As you await your baby's arrival, you may be making plans for nourishing your little one through exclusive breastfeeding. But the best intentions - and the best breast pump - don't always make for a freezer stuffed with excess bottles. Low supply can … [Read more...] about Buying breast milk online is risky business
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New study finds babies breastfed longer are smarter
We all know that breastfeeding is good for baby, with recent studies finding all kinds of new benefits. However, there has long been a debate about how long an infant should be breastfed for. While many experts agree that the ideal time-frame is around six to eight months, a new study has found that babies who are breastfed for at least twelve months tend to have a higher … [Read more...] about New study finds babies breastfed longer are smarter
The case for public breastfeeding
Do you think breastfeeding moms should hide inside their nurseries when it's time for their babies to eat? We say, "No way!" Here's why we think nursing in public should be the new norm: Boobs are for babies There's nothing remotely sexual about nursing our young. Anyone who says otherwise is, quite frankly, a creep. The fact that we can nourish and grow beautiful, healthy … [Read more...] about The case for public breastfeeding
Research suggests that breastfeeding can reduce infants’ arsenic exposure
The benefits of breastfeeding has been long documented, and we know that nursing our infants can boost their intelligence, increase their immunity, and reduce their chances of developing type 1 and type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol later in life. Now a new study from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire has found that when we breastfeed our children, it can … [Read more...] about Research suggests that breastfeeding can reduce infants’ arsenic exposure
4 ways moms-to-be can ensure breastfeeding success
After the trials and tribulations of labor and delivery, many new moms are surprised to find that breastfeeding is anything but easy. While our bodies are designed to nurse and nourish our babies, the first weeks of doing so can be exhausting, frustrating and downright painful. Help ensure a smoother transition by preparing for breastfeeding now while you wait on baby.Buy … [Read more...] about 4 ways moms-to-be can ensure breastfeeding success