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Donor Milk Dangers: When Breast Isn't Always BestPrivate untested sales and donations of breast milk can create a dangerous situation, and possibly the only case where breast is not always best.- Formula Comes in Last: More Parents Are Seeking Out Breast MilkThe disadvantages of formula are becoming more and more of a concern to parents. Because of this, more parents are seeking out breast milk for their babies.
- The Myths and Reality of BreastfeedingMyths and reality of breastfeeding.
First Person: My Experience With Metoclopramide to Increase Breast Milk ProductionThe drug metoclopramide (Reglan) has been known to increase lactation in breastfeeding women. Many women, however, are hesitant to use it. Here is my personal experience with metoclopramide.- Blood in Breast MilkFinding blood in breast milk can be a result of stress caused from breast-feeding. Treatment can be done at home and usually do not require medical attention.
- Formula or Breast-milkWhat's right for your baby?
- On Breast Milk Versus Formula, Health Benefits, and the Sex-offender RegistryThis parenting advice column points out the many advantages of breast milk. We also tell readers where they can find a list of sex offenders living in their area.
- Transitioning to BottlefeedingTransitioning to bottlefeeding can be daunting- keep reading to learn helpful tactics that will ease the transition from breast to bottle.
- Three Herbs that Help Increase Breast Milk Production NaturallyHerbs that increase breast milk production are called Mastogenic herbs. Herbs that increase breast milk production are the best way to increase the production of breast milk in a natural way.
- How to Properly Handle and Store BreastmilkA guide to properly handling and storing breastmilk
- Top Breastfeeding Myths and MisconceptionsShould breastfeeding hurt? Is your milk supply low? Do you need to supplement with formula? Can you breastfeed if you take medication? Does your baby need water? Can pumping tell you how much milk you are producing? Is formula just as good as breast milk?
- The Best Foods for a Baby and the Ones to AvoidWhich foods should your baby eat? Which foods are off limits for a baby just starting solid foods?
- Breast Cancer Screening Using Breast MilkResearchers are looking at a novel way to screen for breast cancer using a woman's breast milk. Find out more about this radiation-free technique to determine the risk of breast cancer.
- Deciding Whether or Not to Breastfeed Your Premature BabyTo help you make a final decision, we ask you to go through the following steps:
- Breast Milk Ice Cream Planned, Banned, No Thank You Ma'am?Breast milk ice cream confiscated by authorities for fear of safety issues. Who's got Icecreamists' Baby Gaga? Read further of the breast milk food debate.
- Tips on Pumping and Storing Breast Milk at WorkMore and more employers and giving moms the time and facilities needed to pump breast milk, or even to feed their children during their workday.
- Can You Breastfeed with Herpes?Is it safe to breastfeed if you have cold sores or genital herpes? Find out here.
- Breast Milk and Facebook: When Mom's Can't NurseSome moms are turning to facebook for breast milk-sharing groups when they cannot nurse their infant and cannot afford to go to a breast milk bank for screened and donated breast milk.
- Milk Sharing: What it is and How it WorksPurchasing breast milk through a milk bank or accepting from an online donor.
- Rocket Fuel in Breast Milk: The Truth About PerchlorateWith new research emerging that indicates a chemical found in rocket fuel may be found in breast milk, many women are fearful for their baby's health. Switching your baby to formula out of fear of perchlorate exposure, however, is not the answer.
Tips for Freezing Breast MilkNursing moms often need a good supply of breast milk ready for baby when they are away. Freezing breast milk helps keep the milk fresh for months at a time.
How Long Does it Take for Breast Milk to Dry UpAn answer to how long breast milk takes to dry up or go away after your baby is weaned as well as some suggestions to help suppress lactation speeding this process.- How to Produce More Breast MilkAs a mother of four who has breastfed all my children up to eleven months, I am experienced with the ups and downs of breastfeeding.
Ways to Store Breast MilkAn overview of the methods of storing breast milk, guides on how to do each, and instructions on using stored breast milk.
Increasing Breast Milk Supply: A How to GuideAn in-depth guide to increasing breast milk supply.
Could Your Baby Be Allergic to Your Breast Milk from Nursing?When you begin to nurse your newborn and they begin to break out in rashes, it is possible that your baby may be allergic to a certain food that you are consuming that they are receiving through your breast milk.
Adequate Milk Supply Relies on Access to BreastBreast milk production is a supply and demand system. Practices such as pumping and scheduled feedings can impact breast milk production.
Breast or Bottle...Which Really is Best?Breast milk still comes out ahead when compared to formula. Here's why.
Have You Ever Tried Breast Milk?Have you ever been tempted to try your own or somebody else's breast milk just to see what it tasted like? If not, you're really missing out.- The Benefits of Breast FeedingScientists have not been able to make breast milk in the lab, so it remains a unique and healthy way to feed your baby; providing life-giving physical and emotional nournishment
Tips for Successful Breast PumpingWomen returning to work after maternity leave often have trouble pumping enough breast milk for their babies. The following tips will help you pump more milk.- Foods that Affect Your Breast Milk and BabyEvery mother wants to make sure she cares for her baby the best way she can. Learn the foods and beverages that can affect breast milk and your child.
Non-Medicinal Methods to Increase Breast Milk SupplyMany mothers are concerned about the adequacy of their breast milk supply. There are some simple, non-medicinal ways to keep your breast milk supply up.
Breast Milk DonationDonating breast milk is a very personal decision. There are many different options and venues available for women to donate their milk. Choosing the right one for you and your situation is almost as important as the choice to donate!- Herbs that Encourage Breast Milk ProductionFor women who are concerned about having enough breast milk to feed their babies, turning to herbs that promote breast milk production may be a good solution.
- Top 10 First Foods for a BabyFind out which foods are best for baby's first meals.
- Increasing Breast Milk Supply QuicklyBreastfeeding is not always stress-free, especially if you find your breast milk supply is decreasing. If this is currently happening to you, don't panic. Increasing breast milk supply is actually a lot easier than one might think.
What Does Breast Milk Taste Like? Well, I'll Tell YouThis is what breast milk tastes like and what it's like to breastfeed and remember it.- For Sale: Breast Milk for $22.12Her loss is your gain. Woman who produces an abundance of breast milk, sells her overage on the Internet.
Breast Milk Storage - Do's and Don'tsWhether you are thinking of getting back to work or just leaving your baby with another care giver, you should start concerning with breast milk storage. Here is a useful guideline on how to store your milk the right way!
