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Breastfeeding-Safe Medication Guidelines, Right in Your Pocket

May 2, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

An Asian mother in a cream shirt leans back, relaxed, while her toddler nurses peacefully.

All throughout pregnancy, we have to check and double-check what goes into our bodies and balance our needs with the needs of our babies. It doesn’t stop once they’re born! Breastfeeding moms still have to check their meds for safety issues. Sometimes even health care providers aren’t exactly sure what is or what isn’t safe, and will just err on the side of “pump and dump for 24 hours.” We’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: breastfeeding, health, mental health, postpartum, safety, technology

Help! How Do I Feed My Baby in My Baby Carrier?

April 1, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

Black mother smiles proudly as her toddler nurses from his Asher ring sling.

Deep breath, friend. We’ve been there! This advice applies equally to nursing and bottle-feeding babies, so read on. Realistically speaking, you’re going to want to have a grasp on the two separate skills first. Feel confident feeding your baby; learn the little details like the angles she likes to nurse at, or the temperature he likes his bottle.  Check out your ring sling’s instruction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babywearing Tagged With: babywearing, breastfeeding, food, formula

The Parenting Manual to Avoid

February 2, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

A chubby white baby looks directly into the camera as it nurses from its mother

When I became pregnant, the first thing my husband and I did was scream and hug. The second thing was shop for parenting books.  We didn’t know much about parenting philosophies at that point. I knew I wanted to try to breastfeed and use a baby carrier (both of which I did), and also that I would never ever resort to screentime (HAH!). We ended up picking out Expecting 411 and Baby 411, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: breastfeeding, newborns, parenting style

Reclaiming “Breastfeeding” from “Human Milk:” Politics, Public Health, and the Power of Money

December 13, 2018 by Becky Leave a Comment

There are a lot of moms out there that are still breastfeeding. However, many women have completely stopped the practice and regard it as being very outdated. They use things like formulas and processed baby food to ensure that their child gets the things that they need to. A lot of individuals do not realize all the benefits that come from breastfeeding. Now, due to political reasons and public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: breastfeeding

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