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Parents' Stories

Breastfeeding, the Second Time Around!

Human Milk Donation: One of the most rewarding experiences of my life!

Small baby at the breast. "The gift the keeps on giving. Breastfeeding is so much more than a meal."

A sleeping baby nurses with one arm around a kitten. "Thanks, Mom."

A close up of a baby with his mouth wide open, about to latch on. "Did someone say dinnertime?"

A mother nurses her big baby in the passenger seat of a parked car.

If you were to describe breastfeeding your baby in one word, what would it be?" A heart shape is formed by the words Precious, worthwhile, awesome, Beautiful, peaceful, heaven, purpose, caming, acrobatics, love, convenient, healthy, amazing, relaxing, connection, bliss, soothing, magical, life, yeowch, special, blessing, best, gymnastics, and more.

A baby uses 22 different muscles to breastfeed. "There is another compelling benefit to exclusive breastfeeding: positive effects on the development of an infant's oral cavity, including improved shaping of the hard palate resulting in proper alignment of teeth and fewer problems with malocclusions." ~Brian Palmer, DDS

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