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Alcohol and Breastfeeding

Many new moms have questions about alcohol and breastfeeding.  Perhaps it is the stress of caring for an infant or the 9 months of pregnancy without alcohol that makes new moms want to have a drink...

Patriotic Crafts for the 4th of July

July 4th, here we come!  We hope you plan to celebrate our great nation and freedom in a big way this year.  Patriotic crafts are a wonderful opportunity to teach your kids about America and some o...

Diapering Tips

Keeping your baby clean is one of his most basic needs and that task will require many diaper changes per day.  You’ll probably soon learn that diapering your baby is not as treacherous as you may ...

Breastfeeding with Inverted Nipples

You may have thought a lot about the shape of your breasts over the years, but what about the shape of your nipples?  Your nipples are just as unique as your breasts themselves.  Some women have in...

Eating your Placenta

Some people cringe at the thought of eating your placenta while others believe it has several health benefits. The practice of eating your placenta is called placentophagy.  It’s not for everyone b...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Pregnancy

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects approximately 10 percent of women in their childbearing years.  While there are several health complications associated with PCOS, wom...

How Your Body Prepares for Breastfeeding during Pregnancy

Many expectant moms are curious how to prepare for breastfeeding.  The truth is, your body is doing most of the work without you having to even think about it.  It is wise to take a breastfeeding c...

Breastfeeding for the Health & Well-Being of Babies and Mothers

Happy World Breastfeeding Week, everyone!  We are thrilled to celebrate this week every year, although our mission to promote breastfeeding is a year round goal.  As we dive into World Breastfeedin...

The Ecological Benefits of Breastfeeding

It’s World Breastfeeding Week and we are excited to be celebrating with you.  Breastfeeding is about as natural as it gets and we’re going to be talking about how breastfeeding affects nature today...

The Economic Advantages of Breastfeeding

This week we’re talking about the plethora of amazing benefits of breastfeeding in honor of World Breastfeeding Week 2016.  The theme this year is Breastfeeding, a key to sustainable development.  ...