When a nursing mom gets prescribed medication, doctors usually put the brakes on breastfeeding. A review of the information provided by the medication manufacturer shows that 80% of available medications are not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Researchers suggest this recommendation is not based on any data about real risk, but is easier […]
Skin-to-skin contact is a great way to welcome your baby into the world; your baby’s bare skin is against your bare skin. When researchers measured the stress level of newborn babies, they found the lowest level of stress in babies that spent the most time skin-to-skin with Mom (or Dad!). Research shows the best way […]
Lipase is a naturally occurring component in breast milk and in our digestive systems. It helps our body break down the fat we eat and use it inside our bodies. Lipase helps keep your baby healthy by allowing your body to absorb the nutrients from your breast milk. Our bodies need some lipase but if […]
In certain circumstances, it is not possible for a mother to breastfeed or pump milk for her baby. If a baby is born very premature, the mom’s body may not be prepared yet to make milk. If a mother is very ill at the time of birth or has a communicable disease, such as HIV […]
During the cold winter months we are reminded to prepare for power outages, treacherous driving conditions and frozen water pipes. But what special considerations should you make if you are caring for a baby? The good news is that by choosing to breastfeed your baby, you are already prepared for an emergency. Breastfeeding is recognized […]
