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We apologize for our lack of posts these last few months. Our writing team is busy, busy, busy with family, school, and work. There never seem to be enough hours in the day to do all we would like and … Continue reading
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Breastfeed Your Adopted Baby
Yes, you can breastfeed a baby you did not give birth to. In fact, breastfeeding an adopted baby is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is even possible to breastfeed if you have never been pregnant or have … Continue reading
Returning to Work: The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide
Returning to work after giving birth can be stressful for many mothers and their families. It is often hard to adjust to being both a mother and an employee, and you may have mixed feelings about leaving your baby. Mothers … Continue reading
Posted in Articles for Breastfeeding Support Workers, Breastfeeding, Resources for Parents
Tagged breastfeeding, breastfeeding in the workplace, breastfeeding mothers, breastmilk storage, employed breastfeeding others, how much breastmilk do I need to send to daycare, milk storage, pumping, tips for breastfeeding mothers, working mothers
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Opiate Addiction: Commentary for Breastfeeding Supportive Care
Disclaimer: Native Mothering strongly opposes the use of drugs by breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by a physician. Please consult your healthcare provider before taking any medications or drugs while pregnant or breastfeeding. This article is not meant to replace the advice of your … Continue reading
Posted in Articles for Breastfeeding Support Workers, Breastfeeding, Resources for Parents, Technical Aspects of Breastfeeding, Women's Issues
Tagged addiction and breastfeeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding heroin use, breastfeeding mother, drug addiction, Heroin and breastfeeding, lactation, lactation consultant, Methadon and breastfeeding, methadone use breastfeeding, mothering sobriety, Narcotics Anonymous, opiates, support groups for addicts
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Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard Conference in New Orleans
March 21, 2012 – March 23, 2012 The 15th Annual Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard Conference New Orleans, Louisiana Conference Website: http://www.breastfeedingthegoldstandard.org/ Contact Information: Laura Goodwin-Wright LLGWright@aol.com The Hampton Inn & Suites 1201 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by: La … Continue reading
Posted in Breastfeeding, Resources for Parents, Speaking Engagements, Women's Issues
Tagged conferences, IBCLC, indigenous, Jolie BVlack Bear, mother to mother support, mothering, native conference, Native Mothering, presenting, speaker, speaking, starting a breastfeeding organization
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I’m a Pregnant Teenager and I’m Thinking about Breastfeeding My Baby
Firstly, congratulations! Expecting a baby can be an intimidating and wonderful experience all at the same time! You might feel unsure about breastfeeding and a few other things too, and that’s understandable. A lot of mothers investigate whether breastfeeding is the best … Continue reading
Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastmilk or Formula?, Pregnancy and Birth, Resources for Parents, Technical Aspects of Breastfeeding, Women's Issues
Tagged adolescent parent, breastfeeding for young parents, breastfeeding teenager, pregnant teenager, teen breastfeeding, teen parent, teen pregnancy, tips for pregnant teens, young breastfeeding mother
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