Breast feeding does not come with an instruction manual, and although it is natural for a mother to want to nurse her own child sometimes it is not possible. There are many different conflicting opinions on the merits of breastfeeding; some thirty years ago women were told that bottle feeds were best for their child, [...]

For those of you who want the headline first, here it is: “Breast Implant Surgery Makes It At Least Three Times More Likely That a Woman Trying to Breastfeed Will Have An Inadequate Milk Supply.” That bulletin comes to you from the Institute of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and it’s based on a number of [...]

Breastfeeding may assist you to lose weight, at least during the 12 months after giving birth. When you breastfeed a number of hormones releases into your body which helps your uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size and shape. However, don’t count on breast-feeding to improve your weight loss during the direct postpartum period. Often, [...]

Breastfeeding, as you may have already heard, is the most recommended form of providing nourishment for the growing baby. Doctors and health care centers cannot stress enough how many great benefits are given to the mom and the baby when breastfeeding becomes established as a routine. If you are not yet familiar, here is a [...]

Carrie Lauth posted: If you’re feeling frustrated with breastfeeding, remind yourself of why you wanted to nurse your baby in the first place, then run – don’t walk – to find the help you need to continue to breastfeed. Here are some of the benefits of breastfeeding your baby. 1. Breastfeeding creates a strong emotional [...]