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What is Mastitis?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Serena Meyer

Mastitis can be defined as a breast inflammation (or swelling) occurring typically in just one breast that comes with a fever over 100.4 F. It can include body aches and chills (general malaise), and acute pain in the breast tissue. … Continue reading →

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Just for Dads: Why breastfeed?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Jolie Black Bear

Did you know that your feelings and attitudes about breastfeeding will weigh heavily on your partner’s decision to breastfeed and continue breastfeeding? Dads play an important role in the breastfeeding relationship from pregnancy on. YOU can help make breastfeeding easier … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Breastfeeding

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Native Mothering

Vitamin D is making headlines as more and more information is emerging about its effects on the human body. Mothers often ask how they can get enough vitamin D or if supplemental vitamin D is really necessary.  It is not … Continue reading →

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I’m Worried My Milk Supply is Drying Up, What Can I Do!?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Serena Meyer

Make sure there is truly a supply issue first!  Before assuming that your baby’s constant desire to nurse is proof of your low supply, you may want to read about normal baby growth spurts. The first major ones often occur … Continue reading →

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Birth Control and Breastfeeding; Do they work together?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Serena Meyer

Current research validates what many mothers have discovered on their own: some forms of birth control may have a negative affect on milk production. A discussion about the side effects of specific types of birth control on lactation should begin … Continue reading →

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Relactation, Induced Lactation, and Adoptive Breastfeeding Resources

Posted on August 21, 2010 by admin

Relactation and Inducing Lactation Relactation Answer Page–LLLI Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics The Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Site Ask Lenore–Induced Lactation Pumping Maximizing milk production with a pump Bringing Baby Back to the Breast Getting your newborn back to the … Continue reading →

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