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Low Milk Supply
In the United States, concern about low milk supply is the most common reason given by women for supplementation and early weaning. Why do so many women in our culture...
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Biting and Teething
Most breastfeeding babies will at some point attempt biting. Usually, but not always, biting happens during teething. This can be painful for the mother, but it is a behavior that...
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Thrush and Breastfeeding
What is Thrush and How Does it Affect Breastfeeding? Thrush is an irritating yeast infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Although this fungus occurs naturally in all human bodies,...
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Raynaud's Phenomenon (Vasospasm of the Nipple)
FREE - New Mother's Breastfeeding Support Group! Sign Up Now - Use Code FreeSG at Checkout! Raynaud's phenomenon is a term used to describe intermittent loss of blood flow to...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
FREE - New Mother's Breastfeeding Support Group! Sign Up Now - Use Code FreeSG at Checkout! by Diana Cheng Scheible, MA, OTR/L, CLE, IBCLC Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a...
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Definitions of Breastfeeding Acronyms & Abbreviations
Definitions of Breastfeeding Acronyms & Abbreviations What do all these abbreviations mean? Here's a quick, alphabetized cheat sheet on the shorthand you'll find in the world of babies & breastfeeding!...
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Breast Pumping Guidelines
There are many reasons women pump their breasts to provide milk for their babies. Some are separated from their hospitalized newborns and must pump to provide the many benefits of...
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Breastmilk Collection and Storage
How to Collect Breastmilk for Newborns Wash hands well with soap and water. Wash all the collecting bottles and breastpump parts that touch your breasts or the milk. Use hot, soapy...
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Donate Mother's Milk Bank
 If you have an abundance of milk and would be willing to donate this life saving gift to the Mothers' Milk Bank, there is currently a desperate shortage. If...
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Study Proves Importance of IBCLC Care
A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that patients connected with International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) were three times more likely to be exclusively...
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Video: How to Increase Milk Supply
Corky Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC explains why so many women worry that they aren't making enough milk for their babies and what they can do about it. Â Â Essential...
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Videos: Common Questions About Breastfeeding
 Back to Breastfeeding Help Library How do I know if My Baby is Getting Enough to Eat? Published on August 2014 Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC answers a common...
