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Pump and Dump?
By Kalin McBean and Melanie MyersConsider this excerpt from The American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: “Many mothers are inappropriately advised to discontinue breastfeeding or avoid taking essential medications because of fears of adverse effects on their infants. This cautious approach may be unnecessary in many cases, because only a small proportion of medications are…
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Baby Blues, Postnatal Mental Health and Breastfeeding
By Christy Sharer LPC, NCC The transition to parenthood can be an exciting and joyful time, as well as a stressful one with many challenges and sometimes limited support for new parents. Even seasoned parents can struggle with the addition of a new baby in the home. A new baby can bring changes in the…
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Wearing Your Baby
By Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC Do you have a new baby? Is your baby only happy when he is being held? Are you finding it hard to get anything done in the house? Are you wondering when you will be able to get out for some fresh air and exercise, or maybe even go out…
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When is the Best Time to Start My Baby on Foods Other Than Breastmilk?
By Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC NOTE: This article is the first of a series about introducing solids and weaning. The next articles in the series are: Good Foods for Babies Thinking About Weaning? The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed for six months before other…
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Sleeping Like A Baby: What Does That Really Mean?
By Deanna Soper-Pinkelman When I first became a mom, I was struck with how frequently my son was waking up at night. Even though I am a trained biologist, I had no idea about the biology of newborn humans. In my blurry-eyed postpartum state, I struggled to understand why he wouldn’t just “sleep through the…
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Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy
By Christy Sharer Have you ever been told that a certain fruit or vegetable will be less nutritious for you after your next birthday? Many would scoff at such an idea. However, some parents may believe they need to stop breastfeeding after their child turns one. Parents may receive information about switching their baby to…