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Breastfeeding information is everywhere on the internet, but which sites contain the most accurate breastfeeding information? Here are some great sites to start with in your search. If there’s a website that you would like to see listed here, please email us.
Dr. Hale’s Medications and Breastfeeding website Dr. Newman's breastfeeding articles American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Coalition of Delaware National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (NABA) World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Featured Articles The Case for the Virgin Gut “Breastfed babies who are fed formula in the first week of life have a delay in the development of a healthy gut flora. Their gut flora is more like formula-fed infants.” Read more...
Breastfeeding In Public “Most people agree that breastfeeding gives Baby the very best start in life. Still, some nursing moms find themselves the subject of steely glares and nasty comments.” Read more...
Used Breast Pumps “The concern of buying a used pump is something many breastfeeding moms encounter. Although a used pump may be more affordable than a new one, there are real health implications involved.” Read more...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control “As long as the nursing mother is exclusively breastfeeding, (nursing frequently day and night with no supplemental feedings), the baby is younger than 6 months of age, and the mother has not started having periods, she is more than 98% protected against pregnancy.” Read more...
What is Normal? “There are a few guidelines that nursing mothers can use to be sure that their baby is within the range of what's considered normal for the breastfed infant. If any new mother is concerned about her infant, she should seek counsel of a breastfeeding experienced person, such as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).” Read more...
www.wiessinger.baka.com/bfing/index.html
Ordinary Newborn Jaundice “Ordinary newborn jaundice is almost never a reason to interrupt breastfeeding. Parents deserve to have their questions answered thoroughly before they are asked to take such a serious step.” Read more... Vaccines Is it safe to be vaccinated if you’re nursing? Read more...
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