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- 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.
Gerber Seal N Go Breast Milk Storage BagsThis is a product review based on my husband and my 4 years experience using Gerber Seal N Go Breast milk storage bags.- Can Human Breastmilk Cure Cancer?Scientists have known for decades that breastfed infants are less likely to develop cancer than formula-fed infants, but studies have only recently demonstrated similar a similar effect in adults.
- What to Do with Extra BreastmilkMany women have an ample breastmilk supply and fill their freezers wondering what to do with it-there's many options.
- Why Breastfeeding is Important!Breastfeeding is important for not only yourself, but also for your children. It is the most efficient and easiest to save money.
- How to Make Breastmilk YogurtMaking natural yogurt from breastmilk is easy, fun, and a simple way to add nutrition to your baby or toddler's diet. Breastmilk yogurt contains all the nutritious properties of breastmilk, plus active yogurt cultures.
Pumping Breastmilk: Don't Spill that Liquid Gold!Pumping can be quite the adventure! Here are some tips and tricks to make your pumping experience a more positive one.
Things to Do with Your Extra BreastmilkDo you have extra frozen breastmilk that's nearing it's due date? Don't just throw it out. Here are some great ideas on how to use it before it goes bad.- Why You Can't Microwave BreastmilkThis article answers the question, why exactly is it that breastmilk can not be microwaved.
Tips on Proper Handling and Storage of BreastmilkBreastmilk is a precious commodity produced by mothers and needs to be handled carefully in order to preserve its immunologic and nutritional value. These tips will tell you how.- Breastmilk Surcharge?A few months back we heard about a mother who was charged $10 a day extra for city Kids Daycare to store her expressed breastmilk. Does your daycare have a breastmilk surcharge?
- The Basics of Breastmilk StorageStoring breastmilk is a simple process, but certain guidelines must be followed to ensure that your breastmilk remains suitable for your baby.
Breastfeeding the Premature InfantOne of the most important things you can do for your preemie's health is to breastfeed, yet many mothers of premature babies are discouraged from breastfeeding. Premature infants need breastmilk even more than babies born at full-term.- 10 Great Ways to Use Breastmilk (other Than Feeding Your Child)From cuts and scrapes to major illness and surgery, breastmilk can be used to boost immunities, fight infections, and soothe skin.
Switching from Formula to Breastmilk: 3 Options Every Mother Should Know AboutWith all the talk about the risks of formula, many mothers wish that they had chosen to breastfeed. Adoptive mothers may wish to breastfeed, but feel that it's not an option. There are ways for mothers who are not currently lactating to make the switch back to the breast.
Providing Breastmilk for the NICU BabyJust because a baby is in the NICU does not mean new moms cannot provide the premature baby with healthy breastmilk.
The Benefits of Breastmilk & Dangers of FormulaFormula does not have the immunological benefits or digestive qualities of breastmilk, and babies fed formula are less likely to be healthy.- Grieving Minnesota Father Seeks Breastmilk; Blogger Gets InvolvedMandy Muench died unexpectedly days after giving birth to baby Matthew. Her husband, Marc, is trying to see that her wish to breastfeed their baby is fulfilled. Blogger Jennifer "MckMama" McKinney gets involved.
- Pumping & Milk StorageUsing a breast pump to express and store milk for later use is a very time consuming and difficult job. Make sure you are doing everything possible to ensure you are preserving the quality and integrity of your expressed milk.
- Metoclopramide to Increase Breast Milk SupplyA prescription medication intended for use on patients with gastrointestinal issues has a known side affect of drastically increasing breast milk supply.
- How the Body Produces BreastmilkThis article explains how a pregnant woman's body produces breastmilk.
- Exclusively Pumping is Possible...It Just Takes a Little WorkHere is are some tips to successfully pump your breast milk for baby, even after breastfeeding has failed.
- Surplus Breastmilk, and Other Oddities for SaleOne woman takes out ads for her frozen breastmilk, while another puts her wedding album on eBay. Where will it stop?
- Infant Formula: A Harmful Substitute for a Babies Natural FoodA look at the dangers of formula feeding infants, the natural benefits of breast feeding and the importance of using more correct terms when discussing the topic in question.
How to Build and Maintain a Breastmilk Supply that Satisfies Your BabyLearn what mothers can do from day one that will enhance their breastmilk supply. Also learn the common pitfalls that can deter breastfeeding. These suggestions will help build and maintain a mother's breastmilk supply.- New York Governor Signs Law to Protect Nursing Moms in the WorkplaceGovernor Eliot Spitzer has signed into law legislation that protects working mothers ability to continue providing nutrient-rich breast milk to their infants upon return to the workplace.
How to Promote Optimal Gut Health in Your InfantBreastfeeding, then a slow introduction of low-allergen foods can help with avoiding food allergies in those who are prone to them- The Secret Reasons to Breast-feedA light-hearted look at the not-often-talked-about benefits of breast-feeding.