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  The Use of Beauty Treatments While Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding Twins
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• Lactation Stations
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• Nursing Beyond One Year Part Two
  The Challenge of Nursing a Toddler
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• Breastfeeding Around the World
  Breastfeeding's Popularity Varies From Place to Place
• Breastfeeding Meditations and Visualizations
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• It's in the Bag
  Hospital Gifts That Encourage Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
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• Breastfeeding Is Not a Choice, But a Priviledge
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• Breastfeeding Triplets
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• Mommy Diner: Open Anytime
  Breastfeeding on Demand
• A Stronger Stance on Breastfeeding
  Updated Recommendations Encourage Breastfeeding
• Older Children and Breastfeeding
  How Breastfeeding Impacts Older Children
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• Breastfeeding Is a Choice
  Short Stories About Breastfeeding
• 5 Ways to Support Breastfeeding
  Lactivism 101
• Hospital Stays and Breastfeeding
  How to Preserve Your Nursing Relationship
• Breastfeeding After C-section
  Nursing After Cesarean Delivery
• Write Your Way to Success
  Why and How to Keep a Breastfeeding Journal
• Breastfeeding Ignorance
  Comebacks to Confront Breastfeeding Ignorance
• When One Child Is Breastfed
  The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Ways to Promote Breastfeeding
  6 Simple and Subtle Ways to Promote Breastfeeding
• I Always Knew I Would Breastfeed
  Short Stories About Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding Twins Series: Keeping Track
  Tips on Keeping Track of Who, What and When
• Cold, Flu and Breastfeeding
  Safe Medication to Take While Nursing
• The Best I Could Do Was Breastfeed
  Short Stories About Breastfeeding
• What Kind of Nursing Mom Are You?
  Take Our Quiz and Find Out!
• Stress on Breastfeeding
  When Maternal Stress Affects Breastfeeding
• Nursing Beyond One Year
  Why Are So Few Moms Breastfeeding Beyond a Year?
• The Second Time Around
  Is Breastfeeding Easier with Your Second Child?
• Preparing for Your Second Child
  Are You Ready for the Challenge?
• My Favorite Baby First
  Short Stories About Parenting
• Working While Breastfeeding
  How to Successfully Combine Breastfeeding and Work
• Dads and Breastfeeding
  These Dads Support Breastfeeding!
• Breastfeeding a Colicky Baby
  Tips and Techniques to Soothe and Satisfy Babies with Colic
• Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding
  Becoming Pregnant While Still Nursing
• Breastfeeding: Weaning
  What Mom Can Expect from Her Body While Weaning
• Breastfeeding Moms
  Get to Know Your Fellow Nursing Moms
• Nursing Mother, Working Mother
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• Model Mommy
  A Guide to Breastfeeding in Style
• Beating Breastfeeding Burnout
  A Stay-at-Home Mother's Guide to Nursing
• Delivery Methods and Breastfeeding
  Why Birth Matters to the Nursing Relationship
• Before Baby
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• Post-Surgical Lactation
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• Frustration and the Breastfeeding Mother
  
• Tandem Nursing
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• Can Pacifiers Reduce the Risk of SIDS?
  Reexamining the Pacifier
• Tough Breastfeeding Issues
  Public Nursing, Pumping at Work and Misguided Advice
• Breastfeeding But Must Travel
  Hitting the Road Without Baby
• Diagnosis: Down Syndrome
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• Is Breastfeeding Inconvenient?
  A Practical Guide to Breastfeeding
• Beyond the Abuse
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• Nipple Shields
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• The Pumping Mom
  A Day in the Life of a Breastfeeding Working Mom
• Peanut Allergies and Breastfeeding
  The Facts of Nut Allergies and Nursing
• Your Postpartum Health
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• Breastfeeding the Distracted Baby
  When Breastfeeding Becomes Dinner Theater
• Adoptive Moms and Nursing
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• Melissa Joan Hart's Potty Training Tips
  
• The Family Bed and Breastfeeding
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• Calcium During Pregnancy
  Calcium Health While Pregnant and During Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding-friendly Child Care
  It Really Does Exist!
• Breastfeeding and Allergies
  Protection Now and for the Future
• The Ultimate Connection Between Mother and Child
  Short Stories About Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding and Baby's Personality
  Breastfeeding Patterns Reveal a Lot About Your Baby's Individuality
• Careers in Lactation
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• Nursing Baby After Breast Surgery
  The Effects of Cosmetic Breast Surgery on Breastfeeding
• Fitness and Breastfeeding
  A Winning Combination
• Have Breasts, Will Travel
  Breastfeeding Your Child During a Family Trip
• Breastfeeding While Sick
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• Nursing's Got the Better of Me
  The Not-so-glamorous Side of Breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding and the Holidays
  The Nursing Mother's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
• 10 Tips to Breastfeed in Public
  Solutions for Breastfeeding Issues
• Why I Choose to Breastfeed
  Women Share Their Breastfeeding Stories
• Breastfeeding and IQ
  Brain Food for Your Baby
• Adopted Babies at the Breast
  The Best Beginning
• Family "Myth"information
  History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself
• Feeding on the Go
  Your Guide to Nursing in Public
• Dad's Role in the Breastfeeding Relationship
  Bonding Without Breasts
• Help Your Baby Heal
  The Power of Breastfeeding
• Sleep Tips for Mom when Breastfeeding Twins
  Expert Advice to Help You Fight Postpartum Fatigue
• Divorce's Impact on Breastfeeding
  How the Legal System Impacts Breastfeeding
• Weaning Before the Age of 1 Year
  Tips on Weaning Before Their First Birthday
• Vitamin Intake While Breastfeeding
  Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbal Formulas While Breastfeeding
• Postpartum Protection
  Birth Control Choices for New Moms
• Breastfeeding a Baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux
  Breastfeeding Is Nature's Antacid
• Weaning Between the Ages of 1 and 2 Years
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• The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning
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• Co-sleeping Positions
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• Breastfeeding More Than One
  Make Nursing Time Special for Everyone
• Breastfeeding Twins:
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• The Pacifier Debate
  Is a Pacifier Needed Baby Gear?
• Healthy Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms
  Slower Is Better for Both of Mom and Baby
• Taking Medication While Breastfeeding
  Breastfeeding, Medication and the Right to Choose
• Breastfeeding My Way
  A New Mom's Experience
• Less Is More
  A Lesson In Breastfeeding
• Religion and Breastfeeding
  How Breastfeeding Impacts the Religious Woman
• Smoking and Breastfeeding
  Stop Smoking for Your Baby's Sake
• Weaning After the Age of 2
  Tips for Weaning Your Toddler
• Weaning Issues for Breastfeeding Moms
  What is Happening to My Body?
• Breastfeeding Baby Gear Round-up
  What Baby Gear is in Store for Nursing Moms?
• Breastfeeding and PCOS
  Living and Breastfeeding With Low Milk Supply
• Sore Nipples
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• Can You Still Party While Pregnant and Nursing?
  The Facts for Young Moms-to-be Who Want to Hit the Club Scene
• Breastfeeding Pumping Problems
  3 Steps to Stop Pumping Problems
• Waiting for Your Milk
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• Regressive Therapy
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• Breastfeeding: Relactation
  The Chance to Change Course for Baby's Sake
• Pure and Simple
  The Purely Yours Breast Pump
• Recognizing Mastitis
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  Your Nursing Baby's Rise Through the Charts
• 101 Reasons to Breastfeed in your child
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• Breast Changes
  A Lifetime of Changes from Pregnancy to Menopause
• 10 Baby Myths Revealed
  From Baby Talk to Bonding
• When Weaning Isn't Easy
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• A Weaning Story
  One Mom Shares How She Weaned Her Son
• Rough Beginnings: An inspirational story of breastfeeding
  
• "It Was Love at First Sight!"
  A True Take on Motherhood
• Vendela
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• Keeping Your Home Clean When Expecting
  Tips for Housekeeping during Pregnancy
• Milk Production After Breast Reduction
  One Woman's Story of Success
• Blood Donation During Pregnancy
  Can You Donate Blood While Expecting?
• After Pregnancy
  A Guide on What to Expect from Your Un-pregnant Body
• Pre-baby Decisions
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• The Rush Mother's Milk Club
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• How to Avoid Engorgement
  When Breastfeeding Moms Have Too Much Milk
• Surviving Date Night While Nursing
  Help for Your Breastfed Baby and the Babysitter
• All About Breastfed Baby Bowel Movements
  What Goes in Must Come Out!
• Breastfeeding the Child With Cow's Milk Allergies
  A Year Without Milk Products
• Mom's Biggest Baby Worries
  The Top 5 Things New Moms Worry About
• Pregnancy Beauty Do's and Don'ts
  Beauty Tips and Tricks for Expectant Moms
• Are You an Earth Mother?
  Raising Your Child With a Back-to-nature Approach
• Breastfed Babies and Solid Foods
  Introducing Breastfed Babies to Baby Food
• The Nursing Mother's Companion
  
• Reflux and Infant Feedings
  Tips on Bottle- and Breastfeeding Babies with Reflux
• The Kangaroo Care Method
  Safe, Gentle Bonding Benefits Preemies
• The Nursing Mother's Diet
  Nourish Your Body and Your Baby
• Headaches During Pregnancy
  When Headache Pain Leaves You Frazzled
• Pregnancy Today Book Review:
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  Thrush Diagnosis and Treatment
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  What Working Moms Do When Traveling
• Breastfeeding: Exclusive Pumping
  A Look at Exclusive Pumping
• Modern-day Doulas
  Guiding Families Through Childbirth
• Love My Baby Girl
  Short Stories About Parenting
• Babies Today Book Review
  25 Things Every Mother Should Know
• Conception and the Caffeine Connection
  Is Your Daily Habit Hurting Your Chances of Conceiving?
• Childbirth After Pains
  What the Uterus Does After Childbirth
• The Mother-friendly Childbirth Initiative
  The First Consensus Initiative of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
• Sugar Substitutes During Pregnancy
  Do Artificial Sweeteners and Pregnancy Mix?
• The Pregnancy Food Guide
  10 Tips to Help Moms-to-be Eat Healthier and Manage Their Weight
• Healthy Bacteria for Baby
  Where to Find it and Why Babies Need It
• It’s That Time of Year!
  Cold and Flu Season
• Expressing and Storing Breast Milk
  A Working Mother's Guide to Pumping
• Allergies and Pregnancy
  Tips on Handling Allergies During Pregnancy
• A Touchy Subject
  How Does an Innocent Gesture Become Controversy?
• Salmonella in Babies
  Causes and Risks of Salmonella for Infants
• Lauralee Bell
  Soap Star is Still Young, but No Longer Restless
• My Adopted Daughter at My Breast
  Our Path Toward a Wonderful Nursing Relationship
• Childbirth Your Way
  Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want
• Baby Basics
  10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Baby
• "The Mommies"
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• Your First Grandchild
  How to HelpWithout Becoming a Hindrance
• Lactose Intolerance
  New Guidelines for Diagnosis and Diet
• A Postpartum Beauty Primer
  Addressing Cosmetic Concerns After Childbirth
• New Dads Fighting the Good Fight
  A New Dad Faces the Dawn of a New Era
• From Breast Milk to Solids
  The Real Scoop on Solid Foods for Breastfeeding Babies
• Twins Are Terrific!
  6 Reasons It's Great Having Twins
• Introducing Twins to New Friends
  Adding New Friends to Playtime
• Twins and the Battle for the Breast
  Curbing Competitive Nursing Between Twin Toddlers
• Postpartum Depression
  A Certified Doula Answers Common Questions About Postpartum Depression
• iParenting Book Review
  Review of Entering The Mother Zone -- Balancing Self, Health and Family
• Breast, Baby and Belly
  Can You Breastfeed Through a Pregnancy?
• Home Birth Help
  A Certified Doula Answers Common Questions on Home Birth
• Lights out on Night Nursings
  A Gentle Approach to Night Weaning
• Baby's Immune System
  5 Ways to Give Baby's Immune System a Boost
• All About Ovulation
  The Inside Story to Help You Conceive
• Difficulty Bonding
  When You Don't Fall Instantly in Love with Your Newborn
• Eating Healthfully While Expecting
  Dietary Needs During Pregnancy
• Money Worries While Pregnant
  The Priceless Feeling of Starting New Parenthood Debt Free
• Bottlefeeding Basics
  Tips and Suggestions for New Moms
• Birth Plan Considerations
  Tips on Making These Important Pre-baby Choices
• Pushing Pitocin
  The Pros and Cons of Pitocin Use After Delivery
• And Baby Makes Four
  Staying Connected with Your Wife and Children After the New Baby Arrives
• The First Weeks Home with Baby
  Tips from Newborn Care to Caring for the New Mom
• The Unexpected Cost of Having a Baby
  Financial Preparation for Starting a Family
• Doulas
  Getting Support from a Doula
• The Straight Story
  How a New Mom Found Low-maintenance Hair
• Having Twins
  Becoming a Parent of Twins
• Maternity Meals
  Surviving the First Weeks at Home with Baby
• Amniocentesis
  The Wonders of Amniocentesis
• Double the Baby Gear With Twins?
  What Baby Gear You Really Need to Prepare for Twins
• Cord Blood
  Cord Blood is the Gift of Life
• The Dirty Truths About Pregnancy
  You Never Warned Me About This!
• Premature Delivery of Twins
  What to Expect When Your Multiples Are Premature
• Just in Case of a C-section
  Making a Plan for Cesarean Birth
• A Big Adjustment
  Life with Your Newborn
• Vision and Pregnancy
  Eyesight Changes During Pregnancy
• Keeping Newborns Healthy When Traveling
  On an Airplane with a Newborn
• Childbirth Regrets and Observations
  Moms Speak out About Their Birth Experiences
• Year2000Babies: Low-tech Birth in High-tech Times
  
• Premature Labor With Twins
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• The Truths and Myths About Colic Quiz
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  Why New Moms Need Doctor Visits Too
• Pregorexia
  When Women Strive to Be Super Thin During Pregnancy
• Sex During and After Pregnancy
  The Dad-to-be's Guide to Keeping Sex "Hot" During and After Pregnancy
• Two Dads Sound Off About Going Back to Work After Baby
  Off to Work We Go?
• Melissa Joan Hart
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• Welcome Home Baby!
  Two Moms Share Their Home Birth Stories
• Biting the Breast that Feeds
  Educating Yourself
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• Oral Thrush
  Preventing and Treating Oral Thrush in Babies
• Attachment Parenting
  25 Things Every New Mother Should Know Part One
• Rude Behavior During Pregnancy
  Tips for Handling Unsavoring Comments While Expecting
• A Grandparent's Guide to Baby Shower Gift Ideas
  What Should Grandparents Buy for the Baby Shower?
• Dads Bonding, Learning and Making Way for Baby
  A Daddy Boot Camp for Expectant Fathers
• Home Birth Stories
  Two Moms Share Their Home Birth Stories
• Caffeine Calculator
  Do you know how much caffeine you consume a day?
• Elective C-sections
  Should Moms Have the Right to Choose An Elective Cesarean?
• Sheryl Swoopes
  WNBA Star Bounces Back from Baby
• If I Were a Celebrity Mom ...
  I Would Be?
• Write From the Beginning
  Your Pregnancy in Writing
• Laura Berman
  A Mom Devoted to Helping Parents Raise Sexually Healthy Kids
• Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
  One Woman's Experience
• Toxic Mold Part Two
  One Family's Story on Dealing with Toxic Mold
• Posh Delivery Rooms
  Upscale Delivery Rooms
• Eating Disorders and Pregnancy
  Helping the Anorexic or Bulimic Mom-to-be
• Which Birth Control Method?
  Changing Your Birth Control After Pregnancy
• Baby Slings and Carriers
  Baby Slings Are a Great Tool for New Moms
• Pumping at Work
  How Much Is Enough?
• Slings and Baby Carriers
  Selecting the Perfect Sling for You
• Rooming In With Baby After Delivery
  A Good Night's Sleep Includes Baby
• Safety First
  At Home and on the Road
• New Moms, Books and Reading
  How Motherhood Changes Reading Habits
• Sleep-promoting Products for New Moms
  Products to Help New Parents Make It to Dreamland
• Baby's Extended Stay
  The Reasons Some Full-term Babies Stay at the Hospital
• How Close Is Too Close?
  The Pros and Cons of Back-to-back Pregnancies
• Should Parents Let Babies Cry It Out?
  Two Moms and an Expert Sound Off
• Upping the Odds of Pregnancy
  Doing Your Best to Conceive
• "New Age" Grandma
  Modern Parenting Meets Dr. Spock
• Hope in a Bottle
  Finding Fertility Success with Non-Fertility Medications
• A Dad's Eye View of Bringing Baby Home for the First Time
  Home is Where the Hearts Are
• Now I've Had the Baby... Help!
  Adjusting to Your New Life with Baby
• Bouncing Back from Baby
  An Interview with WNBA's Sheryl Swoopes
• Smart Prenatal Supplements
  A Look at Prenatal Vitamins
• Carnie Wilson
  Carnie Wilson on Pregnancy, Weight Control and Postpartum Depression
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  The Whittlestone Breast Expresser
• Comfortable Childbirth and the Early Epidural
  No Childbirth Pain, No Gain?
• What Nobody Told Me About Maternity Clothes
  9 Things About Maternity Clothes You Need to Know
• Birth Team Considerations
  A Certified Doula Answers Questions on Choosing a Birth Team
• Navigating a Natural Childbirth
  A Certified Doula Answers Questions on Natural Childbirth
• Routine Labor Care
  A Certified Doula Explains the Basic Components of Maternity Care
• Pregnancy Testing Too Early
  Premature Home Pregnancy Testing
• Jaime Bergman
  From Beach Babe to Busy Mom
• Fertility Boosters
  6 Things You Might Have Overlooked
• Maternity Portraits
  Capturing the Beauty of Pregnancy in a Picture
• The Mr. Mom Myth
  Exploring the Modern Day Dad
• Becoming a Big Sib
  Preparing Toddlers for a New Baby
• Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
  Is Chiropractic Care Right for You?
• Overcoming Infertility
  A Compassionate Resource for Getting Pregnant
• Holiday Temptations for Mom-to-be
  Sensible Holiday Eating During Pregnancy
• Baby Gear and Gadgets
  Two Moms Share Their Views on Baby Gear
• Sleep Training Twins
  Tips, Tricks and Advice from the Experts
• Marriage Postpartum
  Working Through the Rough Spots After Baby Arrives
• Labor, Delivery and Baby's Homecoming
  Tips for Helping with Delivery and the Homecoming
• Pregnant Movie Night
  A Cozy Night of Fun for Moms-to-be
• Eating Disorders While Expecting
  Coping with an Eating Disorder During Pregnancy
• Natural Childbirth: You Can Do It!
  The Natural Facts on Natural Childbirth
• Constipation in Babies
  What Causes Constipation in Infants?
• Baby's Day Out
  A New Mom and New Baby Get out of the House
• Kathy Ireland
  A Supermodel and Entrepreneur Finding Solutions for Busy Moms
• Mommy Cocktail Hour
  Is Combining Play Dates and Alcohol a Good Idea?
• Breast Milk Banks
  Helping Infants in Need of Nutrition
• Thrush Management Suggestions
  Treatment and Relief for Breastfeeding Moms
• This Crazy Pregnancy
  Moms Share What Makes Them Crazy While Expecting
• What Parenting Books Don't Tell You Part Two
  12 More Tips for New Dads
• An Even Dozen of Healthy Tips
  Tips from the Surgeon General for a Safer, Healthier Mom and Baby
• The Road to Good Back Health
  5 Tips to Get You Started
• Swine Flu and Babies
  Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment for the Swine Flu
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  One Woman's Story of Breast Cancer Survival
• The VBAC Companion
  The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
• There She Blows!
  Projectile Vomiting in Infants
• Laurie Smith
  Designing the Perfect Life
• A C-section Baby Boom
  Why Cesarean Delivery Is on the Rise
• A Proactive Pregnancy
  How a Proactive Attitude and Actions Can Influence Pregnancy
• Babies and Dehydration
  Recognizing the Signs of Dehydration
• Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
  Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
• Infant Massage for Twins
  A Loving Touch Times Two
• Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights
  Why Your Baby Is Crying and What You Can Do About It
• So, You're A Vegetarian?
  People Who Don't Eat Meat
• Baby Gear and Tips for Air Travel with Older Babies
  On an Airplane with a 3- to 9-Month-Old
• Pursuing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
  Can You Really VBAC It?
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• From Naming Baby to Religion
  Overcoming Disagreements during Pregnancy
• From Beach Babe to Busy Mom
  Actress Jaime Bergman Looks Forward to Motherhood
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  Tips to Keep Mom-to-be's Skin, Hair and Nails Healthy While Expecting
• Exercise During a Twin Pregnancy
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• Raising Twins Without Breaking the Bank
  Twins Are an Expensive Proposition
• A Look at Homeopathy and Pregnancy
  Will Homeopathy Work for You?
• Omegas and DHA During Pregnancy
  The Importance of DHA for Mom-to-be and Baby
• Baby's Chubby Cheeks
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  Plan Ahead with a Birth Plan for a Less Stressful Birth
• Taking Baby to the ER
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• New Year's Beauty
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• You and Your Newborn Baby
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• Eva Halina
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• Josie Bissett
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• How important is it to breastfeed immediately after birth?
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• Who can parents call for breastfeeding support?
• What will happen to my breasts after breastfeeding?
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• What is involved in becoming a lactation consultant?
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• Must you manually express milk or use a breast pump if you nurse?
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• How can I become a lactation consultant?
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• Do all nursing women get hot flashes while breastfeeding?
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• Is it safe to eat honey while I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old?
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• How long will it take to lose the extra weight that I gained during pregnancy?
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• Will my lack of sexual desire last the entire time I’m breastfeeding?
• Will my lack of sexual desire last the entire time I'm breastfeeding?
• What are some advantages of having my baby at home?
• I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
• How does a doula help with breastfeeding? Isn't that what a lactation consultant is for? Do they do different things?
• Is it possible to resume breastfeeding after weaning?
• I'm a vegetarian. Do I need to give my baby supplements because of this?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old who I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• What are the effects smoking has on breastfeeding?
• My doctor says my baby is lactose intolerant. He wants me to stop breastfeeding and start formula. What should I do?
• What is the best place to breastfeed on an airplane?
• I wonder if you can pump the entire time or if there is a period that you have to actually breastfeed?
• Will breastfeeding affect my husband’s sexual view of me?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old whom I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• Will running affect my milk?
• What do I need to do to prepare myself for breastfeeding and what do I need to purchase before the birth of my baby?
• I have silicone breast implants. Can I breastfeed my baby?
• I was wondering whether there was any information (research or anecdotal) that would indicate that extremely fair haired individuals have more sensitive skin and struggle more with breastfeeding?
• My 6-week-old baby is breastfeeding and gaining weight. Should I give him cereal?
• My daughter just turned a year old. I need to go back to work but I can't get her to stop nursing. She refuses to take a bottle. She has started baby food but she still wants to nurse afterwards. I have tried everything I can think of -- please help.
• I'm breastfeeding and my baby is having blood in his stools. What can I do?
• Is it normal to have sore nipples when breastfeeding?
• I am concerned that because my breasts are small that I could have problems producing enough milk. Is this true?
• Can I "pump and dump" while on Clomid and then resume breastfeeding my daughter?
• I was told to stop breastfeeding immediately, because it was not nutritious for my 8-month-old. Any suggestions?
• Is there anything to make me ovulate without having to give up breastfeeding?
• I am breastfeeding but frustrated because I don't seem to be losing weight or regaining any of my pre-pregnancy shape. Is there a quick fix?
• The pediatrician says my baby is tongue tied? What does that mean?
• Is there a way to know if my breast reduction will cause breastfeeding problems before my baby is born?
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• I plan to breastfeed and would like to know at what age can I give my baby a bottle of breast milk?
• My 4-month-old son's doctor checked his blood yesterday and he is iron deficient. How common is this?
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• Is it safe to get a tattoo while I am nursing?
• Can I drink a toast after my baby's birth?
• After what seemed like a long pregnancy, I was looking forward to enjoying a beer or glass of wine with my husband. But now that I am breastfeeding, I'm not sure if there are risks involved?
• Why am I having a hard time weaning my son from his evening nursings?
• Is it too late to begin nursing a 1-week-old baby?
• Is it alright to use the Herbalife products while breastfeeding?
• I'd like to know how to go about weaning a 12- to 15-month-old.
• I think I am afraid to breastfeed. What should I do?
• My wife needs to wean our 5-month-old as soon as possible. Do you have any tips?
• When should I teach my baby to use a bottle?
• Will I put on weight when I wean my 2-year-old?
• Is it safe to breastfeed with saline breast implants? Can it have an ill effect on the milk?
• I've heard wonderful things about nursing in the middle of the night and falling asleep together in bed. What about burping? How can you burp the baby after a feeding if you both fall asleep?
• I feel very strongly that newborns DO NOT need to have water. How can I make sure the hospital staff will respect my wishes in this matter?
• I'm taking valium – can I breastfeed my baby?
• Is it okay if I pump and then breastfeed my baby that way instead of directly from the breast?
• I'm breastfeeding, and got a fissure from bad positioning. How long until it's healed?
• Any hints for us big-breasted women?
• I want to wean my 13-month-old daughter because she can't sleep without nursing -- is she too young?
• My nipples are really flat and the area around them large. Can I still try breastfeeding?
• I am having trouble breastfeeding my baby. Can you give me information on breastfeeding and nutrition?
• What is the real truth about Depo Provera while breastfeeding? Is it safe?
• How long does it take for your body to get back to its pre-pregnancy condition?
• Is it OK to breastfeed while taking Tegretol?
• I get depressed and sad when I breastfeed. Is this postpartum depression or my hormones acting up?
• What are the risks to my baby if I don't stop taking anti-depressants?
• When can I expect my milk to come in?
• How do I nurse Baby the first time?
• Why is breastfeeding best for a baby?
• How will I be able to tell when I am ovulating?
• I really have tried everything to nurse my daughter, but I'm having severe problems. Do you have any ideas for my situation?
• What is the nutrient content of my breast milk for a 21-month-old, and how insufficient is it?
• My 2-week-old only eats for about three to eight minutes. Am I doing something incorrectly that is making him interested for such a short time?
• I had a breast reduction. Will I be able to breastfeed?
• I am hoping to adopt a newborn baby. Can I still breastfeed? How?
• How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?
• How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
• Can I drink fennel tea while breastfeeding?
• Why do experts tell women to breastfeed right after giving birth?
• I am having a baby but a surrogate mom is carrying the child. Can I still breastfeed? How?
• My baby refuses to take bottles of breastmilk while I am at work – what can we do?
• Can I breastfeed three babies, and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• What kind of birth control am I able to take while I am breastfeeding?
• Do I need to pump while I am on a business trip or will my supply stay steady?
• What does breastfeeding feel like?
• I am breastfeeding and do not want to take medication for depression. Are there alternative therapies that can help?
• Can women breastfeed three babies (I'm of medium build) and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• I am having my tubes tied after giving birth. How will the nursery handle my breastfed baby during my surgery?
• My 3-month-old fights taking a bottle of expressed milk on Monday mornings. Should I refuse to breastfeed all weekend so she will take a bottle on Monday?
• Where can I find breast shells? Will they help with flat nipples?
• Can I exclusively breastfeed my 6-month-old son for the first 12 months?
• Can I have a mole removed from my areola if I'm breastfeeding?
• Should I wean my baby?
• Are there any laws pertaining to pumping breast milk at your place of employment?
• I am having a difficult time breastfeeding. Can you help?
• Should I suppliment my breastfeeding twins with formula?
• I'm breastfeeding. How can I ensure that I'm getting enough calcium without drinking milk all the time?
• Do I have to eat vegetables and fruit all the time to nurse successfully?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• What kind of support and information do teenagers need to breastfeed successfully?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15 month old?
• I am so afraid of RSV and the rotavirus. How can I keep my newborn safe from these illnesses?
• Is it normal to have an increase in the amount and darkness of facial hair while pregnant?
• My son is almost 4 1/2 months old, and breastfeeding is still painful. Any suggestions?
• Do I need to do anything to prepare my nipples for breastfeeding?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• My 19-month-old daughter's pediatrician advised that I stay with a friend during the weaning period. This is my second day away from my family, and my breasts hurt incredibly -- very engorged and painful. Any help for me?
• Can a judge order me to express milk for court-ordered visitations? What if I cannot express milk?
• Will it be hard to position my baby for nursing if my breasts are large?
• With all the difficulties I've been having, will I ever be able to breastfeed my son?
• How can I avoid the latch-on problems I had with my other children with my new baby without the use of breast shields?
• Does breast size matter to successful breastfeeding?
• My baby doesn't seem to really like anything I offer him. How can I make him want to try new baby foods?
• What should I do if I develop a clogged duct?
• Is there any legitimate contraindication for breastfeeding while your infant receives a vaccination?
• What makes an international board certified lactation consultant the best choice for breastfeeding support?
• How does breastfeeding protect my baby from illness?
• I'd like to try to establish a milk supply before my scheduled Cesarean section. Can you advise me on how to go about this?
• I stopped breastfeeding and I am now pumping. I have a lump in my left breast and it is very painful, but it isn't red. Would you know what it could be? Or, what I could do about it?
• Should I expect my 5-month-old daughter to be sleeping through the night?
• On your "Fitness and Breastfeeding" page, you mention a study by Clapp and Little regarding women and exercise. Could you give me the full reference on this?
• What is the opinion on an infant's spending time away from Mom on an overnight basis so Dad can have time and equal opportunity to bond with Baby?
• Can I take medication for motion sickness while breastfeeding?
• My newborn refuses to take my breast. I'm giving him expressed milk now, but I'd like some advice on getting him back to my breast."
• What is thrush?
• My baby boy is 11 days old and he hasn't gained any weight. Any suggestions?
• Breastfeeding is the perfect food, so why do I have to feed my child solids before the age of 1?
• My baby is breastfeeding every two and a half to three hours. When is the best time to express milk so I can have it ready for when I need to go somewhere without my baby?
• Can thrush be painful to a baby?
• Why does my baby need to receive eye ointment?
• Are there any problems with alternating breastfeeding and formula?
• My niece's breast milk was chunky looking. Could you please help us?
• What can I do to reduce the chances that I will have postpartum depression?
• My 14-month-old won't drink milk. I'm still breastfeeding, but concerned that she's not getting enough calcium. Should I worry?
• My milk seems to go bad after a day or so in the refrigerator. What would cause the milk to smell different and should I throw it out?
• When is the best time to put my newborn to my breast?
• I've replaced the evening feeding with formula. Is there anything I should do to assure my breast milk supply for the rest of the day?
• When will I get to hold my baby for the first time?
• What is newborn screening?
• When should I start my baby on solid foods?
• Will nipple rings affect breastfeeding?
• How will I ever get back into the groove of exercise after my baby is born?
• How can adoptive moms prepare to breastfeed?
• What can my daughter do to ensure that breastfeeding doesn't get off to a rough start?
• How can I give my husband the same bonding experience that I can have without compromising my plan to breastfeed?
• Is it safe to get a flu shot while breastfeeding?
• My breasts are so large now, I am worried I will smother my baby if I try to breastfeed. Also, will my breasts return to their former size?
• Nurses at the hospital said my daughter is latching on properly, so why am I still sore?
• Is it OK for my husband to suck on my nipples during love-making?
• What can you do when a newborn refuses to latch?
• One of my breasts has become noticeably larger than the other. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
• Whom can I turn to for breastfeeding support?
• Does milk leakage after weaning mean anything?
• How should I feed my baby if I don't want to breastfeed in public?
• What should I take to the emergency room?
• I'm 23 weeks pregnant, and one of my breasts has become noticeably larger than the other. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?
• One of my six-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• I noticed that there was blood mixed with my pumped breast milk. What could be causing this?
• I think my milk has dried up. If it has, should I continue to nurse my 4-year-old or should I make an effort to stop?
• One of my 6-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• My left breast is considerably larger than my right breast! How can I stimulate more milk production in the smaller breast?
• I have a 6-week-old baby. When should I start putting her on a sleep schedule?
• My daughter is about 8 1/2 months old and she refuses to take a bottle. I'd like to give her one bottle a day -- any suggestions?
• Is it normal to have one breast be bigger than the other when breastfeeding?
• I plan on delivering my third child c-section. Is it wise to look into a doula?
• Is it okay to breastfeed on a schedule?
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• My 2-month-old began sleeping through the night. Must I wake and pump in the middle of the night the entire time I'm breastfeeding?
• Is it safe to keep taking Amoxicillin during pregnancy?
• How can you tell if your milk is of good quality?
• I had day time surgery for milk clog after my first son was born. I am seven months pregnant with my second baby. Can I breastfeed my second baby? Will I produce enough milk from the breast that had surgery done for milk clog?
• What affect does caffeine have on a baby's system?
• Can I nurse immediately after a C-section?
• My baby does not pass stool on her own. Is something wrong with her?
• I gave birth a few months ago and would like an eating plan to shed postpartum pounds. Any ideas?
• How can I get my newborn to nurse more efficiently?
• Do you have any ideas on how I can keep track of breastfeeding my twins without stressing?
• Can you provide me with some birth plan tips for multiples?
• My husband does not want me to breastfeed because he thinks that he's getting cut out of quality time with the baby.
• Will I be able to eat sushi when breastfeeding?
• Can I prevent engorgement? How?
• My husband does not want me to breastfeed. What should I do?
• Will picking my baby up and breastfeeding a lot spoil her?
• I apparently have a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance. Is there anything I can do?
• Can I stop breastfeeding by day and only nurse at night?
• My baby is very colicky. Is there anything over-the-counter that I can give him that may help?
• Is there anything that I can do to increase my evening supply so I can satisfy my baby's needs and stop supplementing with formula?
• We are having problems with our baby's feeding times. Is my wife breastfeeding correctly?
• How can I tell if my baby is latched on well?
• I have heard of women being given pitocin without their direct consent. How does this happen?
• My right breast consistently produces less than my left breast. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?
• My daughter has refused the breast since her birth. I've tried everything to get her to breastfeed -- is there anything you can suggest?
• I am raising my 8-month-old as a vegan. What can I do to ensure he's happy and healthy?
• Could my tongue-tied baby be the cause of my sore breasts?
• When is it safe to start pumping breast milk for future use?
• I want to be prepared to spend three days away from my daughter. What should I do?
• I'm 7 months pregnant and breastfeeding my 10-month-old. When the baby is born, will I produce colostrum or will there just be regular breastmilk since I'm already nursing?
• What are an employer's legal responsibilities and duties for breastfeeding and/or pumping at work?
• I have large breasts and have trouble using a breast pump. What can I do to get more into the bottles than I get on me?
• My baby is 3 weeks old. Recently she was very sick and unable to nurse. Her doctor told me to express and bottle feed until she felt better. How can I get her back to breast without causing us both a lot of unneeded stress?
• How long after weaning does it take for my milk to dry up?
• I have an inverted nipple – can I still breastfeed?
• How do I breastfeed and feed my baby solid foods?
• It has been a year since my wife weaned our youngest child. Why would her nipples still be sore to the touch?
• I did not breastfeed my first kid. I felt a bit guilty. If I breastfeed my second kid, can I also breastfeed my first kid who will be 1 1/2 years old? Will it be too late?
• Can I continue to breastfeed my first baby while I am pregnant with my second?
• If I supplement my week-old daughter with formula for one or two days can it turn her away from the breast forever?
• How soon after giving birth can I start exercising?
• Will I get my figure back after pregnancy?
• Will I get my figure back after pregnancy?
• How can I increase the volume of milk I’m pumping?
• What is the best way to breastfeed two babies at once?
• How long after ingestion does it take for caffeine to enter and exit my breastmilk and get through the baby's system?
• I'm allergic to dairy, so how can I get enough calcium?
• What is jaundice? How come babies are born with jaundice and is it something I should worry about?
• I'm allergic to dairy, so how can I get enough calcium?
• What herbal or alternative treatments are available for thrush?
• How can I keep my 3-year-old occupied while I nurse her baby sister?
• I need to stop nursing due to surgery. Do you have any suggestions?
• What can I do to have a natural birth?
• My baby is gassy and spits up often. How can I help him?
• Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• Is my baby just really hungry or not getting enough to eat at each nursing?
• My 1-month-old is choking a lot when I nurse him. Is this normal?
• Breastfeeding my 3-week-old daughter has taken a turn for the worse. What can I do?
• Why does my 6-month-old pull away from the breast after only a few minutes?
• Do you know what I can do to assure that I will have breastmilk when my baby is born?
• My cousin and I nurse each other's children when we are babysitting them. Is this harming my child in any way?
• Could breastfeeding my toddler be preventing pregnancy even though I am probably ovulating?
• How should I wean my 22-month-old son? Quickly or slowly?
• What should I do the minute I suspect thrush?
• I have had mastitis in one or the other breast since soon after delivery.
• My wife and I just brought our second child home yesterday. She is breastfeeding. How do we keep him awake to breastfeed the entire time? He's wet one diaper in the last 12 hours -- is he getting enough to eat?
• How can I get my 8-week-old son to take a bottle?
• I am attempting to relactate in order to feed my 7-week-old son. He was tongue-tied, but I found a doctor willing to snip his tongue. How long should I wait to see if my supply comes back?
• How is thrush diagnosed and treated?
• Is it worth hiring a doula if I am going to have a C-section?
• What are some ways to soothe a colicky baby?
• How can I safely store expressed breast milk?
• What exercises are okay to do in the first trimester?
• What exercises are OK to do in the first trimester?
• Can I nurse my baby too often?
• My daughter, 18, wants to become a doula. What sort of education is necessary and what can she expect from this career?
• My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
• I'm pregnant again and still overweight. Can I take an all-natural supplement to help me lose some fat?
• I'm pregnant again and still overweight. Can I take an all-natural supplement to help me lose some fat?
• I'm pregnant again and still overweight. Can I take an all-natural supplement to help me lose some fat?
• I'm pregnant again and still overweight. Can I take an all-natural supplement to help me lose some fat?
• How can I breastfeed with such a crazy schedule?
• My 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?