Does Pregnancy Affect Breast Milk Production?
There is a good chance your breast milk supply will decrease during
pregnancy. Some women notice a change in the first few months and others
in the second trimester.
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Fertility Drugs and Breastfeeding
Fertility drugs are not commonly used by breastfeeding women so
there is very little information on safety and efficacy. It is not known
if drugs like Clomid, HCG, FSH and other fertility drugs pass to baby
in breast milk.
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When to Work on Breastfeeding Basics
From the first weeks after conception, the breasts are naturallypreparing for breastfeeding. While the body is taking care of the basics, you'll need time to prepare for the art of breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding: Sore Nipples
At some point in breastfeeding, most mothers are bound to experience
nipple pain. Nipple pain can be associated with something as simple as
improper latching, or as serious as mastitis or thrush.
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Possible Culprit of Low Breast Milk Supply is Identified
New research is shedding light on why some breastfeeding women have alow milk supply. Insulin, the hormone that transports sugar from thebloodstream to the body's cells, may play an important role.
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Breast Milk Sold on Internet May be Tainted
Breast milk purchased over the internet could make babies sick,
according to a new study. Researchers found high amounts of bacteria in
most of the samples they purchased through two internet companies.
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Lactation Suppression When You Stop Breastfeeding
Regular breastfeeding establishes a pattern of breast milk production. When you stop breastfeeding immediately, your breasts will continue to produce milk even if baby is no longer nursing.
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Omega-3 and Breastfeeding
The nutrients inside breast milk do wonders for the baby's immune system and brain. This is why it's important for mothers to take Omega-3vitamins during pregnancy and after.
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The Basics of Breast Pumping and Bottle Feeding
New mothers have the option to breastfeed directly or pump breast milk
and feed baby with a bottle. Learn how to pump like a pro.
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Breastfeeding: Plugged Milk Ducts
Milk ducts are present in breast tissue at birth, but are unused until puberty when hormonal changes cause milk ducts to grow. During pregnancy, milk ducts are activated and milk production begins.
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New Graduate Breastfeeds Baby; Photo Stirs Controversy
The big surprise came later, when Thurman posted the photo of herself breastfeeding on graduation day to Black Women Do Breastfeed, an advocacy group that encourages black women to breastfeed.
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Animal Moms Produce Gender-Specific Milk, Do Humans?
Female rhesus monkeys produce a different formulation of breast milk to feed their daughters than they do to feed their sons. Mama cows do the same thing.
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Pumping Breastmilk and Breastfeeding
As the benefits of breastfeeding have become more well-known in recent years, many moms are choosing to provide nourishment for their children in the most natural manner possible, breastfeeding.
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IBM Delivers: Traveling Moms' Breast Milk Ships Home Free
IBM has recently announced a novel new approach for integrating work and family needs: breastfeeding female employees who travel on company business can have their breast milk shipped home for free.
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Does Ovulation Change While Breastfeeding?
Your ovulation cycles will change while breastfeeding. The pituitary
gland releases prolactin when you breastfeed. Prolactin stimulates milk
production.
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Higher IQ in Breastfed Babies May Be All About Mom
A higher IQ and better grades in school have long been associated with breastfed babies but a new study suggests it's more likely about the mom, instead.
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Baby Food Lacking Nutritional Content Infants Need
According to research completed in 2012, the majority of commercial baby
food is sweet and lacking the nutrition infants need when weaning from
the breast.
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Breast Milk, Fatty Acids and Maternal Smoking
Based on evidence collected by researchers at the Medical University of
Gdansk, maternal smoking affects the fatty acid profile of breast milk.
The results of the study were published in the journal Acta Paediatrica.
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Polyamines in Human Breast Milk for Preterm and Term Infants
Researchers from the University of Murcia, in Spain, recently published a
study revealing the differences between the level of polyamines in the
breast milk of mothers born to preterm infants and the breast milk of
mothers with infants born term.
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Nursing Strikes – Baby Won’t Breastfeed
At one point or another, it is common for a baby to refuse to be
breastfed. There are a variety of reasons as to why this could be
happening and it is important to diagnose the cause so you can
understand how to correct the behavior.
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Can Consuming Fish Make My Child Smarter?
All you have to do is feed your child more fish and their IQ will go through the roof ' well, not exactly.
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Most Common Food and Nutrition Myths During Breastfeeding
New moms have the go-ahead to pop the cork off that celebratory
champagne once the baby is born. The key to drinking alcohol during
breastfeeding is to control portion size and have the correct timing.
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Breast Milk Fortification and Preterm Infants
Researchers from the University of York recently published a study in
the Cochrane Database of Systematic Review on the implications of
fortifying breast milk to speed up growth and facilitate
neurodevelopment in preterm infants.
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Prolactin (Serum) During Pregnancy
Prolactin is a hormone that originates in the pituitary gland. During
and after pregnancy, the hormone stimulates the production of breast
milk. It also plays an important role in menstruation, fertility and sex
drive.
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Herbs, Supplements and Breastfeeding
Some herbs are unsafe for women that are breastfeeding, others experts are unsure about. When pregnant, discuss which herbs are and aren't safe to take while nursing, with her doctor.
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Can I Still Breastfeed When I Return to Work?
If you are a breastfeeding mother who is planning to return to work, you are probably wondering if you can continue to breastfeed your baby while working.
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Newborn and Baby: Month 1
Prior to giving birth you likely read tons of articles and books on how
to care for a newborn and how to be the perfect new parent, but reality
is far different from the planning process.
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Reasons for Earlier Than Desired Cessation of Breastfeeding
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published the results of a breastfeeding survey in the journal Pediatrics. Breastfeeding mothers, nearly 1,200 in all, were followed for a period of one year.
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Dealing With Emotions When You Stop Breastfeeding
You may not know how important breastfeeding is to you until you stop breastfeeding. When emotions run wild, here are a few ways to keep
things under control.
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How Safe Is Beer for Breastfeeding?
After nine months of abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, it may
come as a shock to new moms when an alcoholic beverage is actually
recommended during breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
While new infants are not likely to have food allergy testing due to the ineffectiveness of the results, mothers can adapt an allergen-free lifestyle when breastfeeding to potentially reduce symptoms.
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How to Stop Breastfeeding
Rapid milk reduction is a bit of a misnomer. Reducing breastmilk takes at least a month before you feel comfortable in your breasts and you no longer feel like you have to express milk.
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Breastfeeding A Sick Baby
The antibodies that are present in a mother's breast milk are very beneficial to the baby's immune system. It will be easily digested and it will speed up the baby's recovery time.
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Dental Care for Breastfeeding Babies Prevents Tooth Decay
The findings of a recent study on breastfeeding and childhood dental health indicate a connection between long-term breastfeeding ' two years or longer ' and the child's increased risk of tooth decay.
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Latch Identifies Breastfeeding-Friendly NYC Restaurants
Move over, Zagat and Michellin. Latch has come to town. The Latch campaign uses a rating system to identify breastfeeding-friendly restaurants and supplies window decals to those most accommodating.
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Breastfeeding: Breast Milk Nutrition and Benefits
Breastfeeding provides many benefits to both baby and mother, and it is such a valuable tool for both the mother and her baby.
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Delta Airline’s Breastfeeding Policy Unleashes Twitterstorm
Lindsay Jaynes was just trying to be a responsible, informed mother to her 10-week-old son when she sent a tweet to the Delta Airlines Twitter account asking about their breastfeeding policy.
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Can Gestational Diabetes Limit Milk Supply During Lactation?
The subject of each study was limited milk production in lactating women with insulin-related medical disorders.
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Breast Microbiota Different from the Rest of the Body
A recent Canadian study discovered that the microbiota of the female breast is unique, consisting of a population mix that appears nowhere else on the rest of the body.
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Could Breastfeeding Be a Deterrent to Autism?
It is just a hypothesis. But breastfeeding may deter the development of autism later in life, according to a recent article published in the medical journal, Medical Hypotheses.
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Diabetes Could be Rooted in Food Toxins Consumed by Infants
Toxins are present in many of the foods we consume every day. One food toxin of particular interest is Advanced Glycation End (AGE). This food toxin is present in breast milk and commercial infant formulas.
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Get Started Breastfeeding
The desire to breastfeed is a natural instinct all infants are born
with. At first sight, or smell, infants recognize breast milk and turn
toward the breast in hopes of feeding. While natural instinct makes it
easy for an infant to find breast milk, breastfeeding is not always
easy.
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American Breastfeeding and Parenting
New parents and those who are still expecting will do everything that they can so that their children will have a future that is both positive and healthy such as feeding their babies with breast milk as long as possible.
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Human Breast Milk: Cure for Antibiotic Resistance?
Antibiotic resistance is only increasing, but researchers believe they have found the key to bringing antibiotic-resistant strains back under control.
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Infant Formula May Support Breastfeeding Duration
Breastfeeding is the healthiest option for most infants. Mothers who
want to breastfeed are often advised to start breastfeeding from birth
in the hospital and to avoid using commercial infant formulas at all
costs to prevent confusion.
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Raising a Preemie: That Little Bit of Formula
Preemies are like tiny little creatures with all ten fingers and toes. With that tiny little body comes a tiny little appetite. Some new twin moms choose to breastfeed and others choose to bottle feed.
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Is Breastfeeding While Pregnant Safe?
Breastfeeding is considered healthiest option for baby and can be
continued for more than one year. Back to back pregnancies can mean mom is still breastfeeding one child while pregnant with another.
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Breast Milk Kills HIV Cells: But Not Without Help
Breast milk antibodies have the ability to kill HIV cells, and researchers say that the same milk that causes infection can also prevent infection, with a little help.
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FDA Warning on Codeine and Breastfeeding
The FDA today warned breastfeeding mothers who take codeine for after-birth pain to carefully watch their babies for signs of life-threatening drug side effects.
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How to Handle Breast Leaks at Work
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed baby, but it doesn't afford many women the option of staying at home the entire first year after birth. When you must return to the workplace you must also prepare for leaking breasts at any and all times.
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