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Archives for July 2011
KellyMom Logo Contest
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Dental Work and Breastfeeding
(x-rays, local anesthesia, sedation and more) By Kelly … [Read more...]
Mom’s story: Breastfeeding & Gall Bladder Surgery
by Doe. Reprinted with permission from the author. I had … [Read more...]
Healing with Breastmilk
Breastmilk has many antibacterial and other healing … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Lasik eye surgery
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Many breastfeeding mothers have been … [Read more...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Health/Medical Issue FAQs
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many … [Read more...]
Should breastfeeding continue when mom is sick?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC It is very, very rare for a mom to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding when mom has surgery
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC General anesthesia should … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and West Nile Virus
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC (This is current info as of … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Caffeine
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Introduction Is baby … [Read more...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Beauty/Recreation/Misc.
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many … [Read more...]
Exercise and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Moderate exercise improves a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Should a mother who smokes … [Read more...]
Herbs to avoid while breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Herbs that may … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Limericks
I've had a request to move on from Haiku to Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Acne Medications and Breastfeeding
Over-The-Counter Treatments for Skin Problems from the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and anesthetics (and other medications used during anesthesia)
Links for additional information @ Breastfeeding when … [Read more...]
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Most methods of contraception that … [Read more...]
Cold and Allergy Remedies Compatible with Breastfeeding
The common cold will usually run its course within 7 to 14 … [Read more...]
Herb Safety Categories
source: The Nursing Mother's Herbal by … [Read more...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Various chemical exposures
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many questions … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Mercury Exposure
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Since mercury is all around us in … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and environmental contaminants
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Many moms worry about … [Read more...]
Perchlorate in Breastmilk: Responses to Concerns
by Purnendu K Dasgupta. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Asbestos Exposure
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Per the US Agency for Toxic … [Read more...]
Weaning Stories & Ceremonies
Child-Led Toddlers do wean... Mother-Led Night … [Read more...]
My Views on Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC I think that anyone who wants to … [Read more...]
Toddlers do wean…
Reprinted with permission from the author. … [Read more...]
Night weaning Jack
Reprinted with permission from the author. … [Read more...]
Partial Weaning & Combination Feeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Breastfeeding is not an … [Read more...]
Night Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Weaning from the pump
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Like weaning from the breast, … [Read more...]
Weaning Techniques
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Is weaning really necessary?
@ Will I need to wean when baby gets teeth? Pregnancy … [Read more...]
Breast comfort for mom during weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
What is weaning? When is it time to wean?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and … [Read more...]
Lactation suppression
Sudden weaning @ Is weaning really necessary? @ … [Read more...]
Weaning: How does it happen?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Links: Nursing During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
Nursing During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: The Official … [Read more...]
Galactorrhea (unexpected milk production) and other nipple discharge
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Per Breastfeeding and Human … [Read more...]
Information is Your Ally in preparing to breastfeed: 10 Tips for Success
by Eva Lyford. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)
Position Statements Comprehensive Lists of Benefits … [Read more...]
Circumcision and Breastfeeding (Resources)
The Effects of Circumcision on Breastfeeding (September … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Multiples (Resources)
"Virtually all mothers can breastfeed one or more infants, … [Read more...]
Q&A: Parents disagree about introduction of bottles
QUESTION: Our baby is 5 weeks old. My husband and I both … [Read more...]
Reusing expressed breastmilk
Q: Should breastmilk left over from a feeding be dumped … [Read more...]
Breastmilk Storage – Guidelines for premature infants
Milk storage guidelines are different for premature or … [Read more...]
Breastmilk Storage & Handling
How much? How much expressed milk will my baby need? @ … [Read more...]
My expressed breastmilk doesn’t smell fresh. What can I do?
Human milk that has truly soured has a very distinct sour … [Read more...]
Do I need a breastpump?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A good breastpump is a … [Read more...]
Hands-free pumping
By Catharine Decker, MD Family Medicine/Urgent … [Read more...]
How to bottle feed the breastfed baby
...paced bottle feeding tips for a breastfeeding supportive … [Read more...]
Resources: Milk expression tips & pump information
Manual/hand expression of milk Hand expressing your … [Read more...]
Resources: Working & Pumping Tips
Tips for moms who work & pump WorkAndPump.com is a … [Read more...]
Exclusive Pumping (Resources)
Pumping & Bottle Feeding @ Establishing and … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant
How Does Milk Production Work? General Information on … [Read more...]
Is Breastfeeding Linked to Tooth Decay?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It's often said that … [Read more...]
Why are my nipples sore after months of pain-free nursing?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Sometimes a mom will get sore … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Manners
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Kneading, patting, … [Read more...]
When Baby Bites
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Will I need to wean when … [Read more...]
Links: Lets Get Technical
How does milk production work? @ Examining the Evidence … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Local | Online Local breastfeeding support Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Links: Breastfeeding, Parenting and Religion
Breastfeeding, Parenting and Christianity Breastfeeding, … [Read more...]
Links: Becoming a Lactation Consultant
International Board of Lactation Consultant … [Read more...]
Links: Cultural Context of Breastfeeding and Parenting Choices
Low Breastfeeding Rates and Public Health in the United … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Haiku
Here is some basic information on Haiku poetry: How to Write … [Read more...]
General Breastfeeding Links
LLLI Mother-2-Mother.com by Paula Yount. There is lots of … [Read more...]
I have thrush. Can I give baby my expressed milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Candida albicans is a … [Read more...]
Q&A: Preventing Thrush
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC QUESTION: I need to take an … [Read more...]
Engorgement Help: Reverse Pressure Softening
... a technique to aid latching when a mother is … [Read more...]
Recurrent Mastitis or Plugged Ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Risk factors for recurrent … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Many moms with PCOS have no problems with breastfeeding, but … [Read more...]
How do you treat a milk blister?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a milk blister? … [Read more...]
Nipple blanching and vasospasm
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Nipple blanching (turning … [Read more...]
Nausea when breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A small percentage of moms … [Read more...]
Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How do I know if I have … [Read more...]
FAQ: Does Breastfeeding Cause Postpartum Hair Loss?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Postpartum hair loss is a normal … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Maternal Diabetes
Bibliography Internet resources Breastfeeding if you are … [Read more...]
“Dangle feeding”
Some mothers with a plugged/blocked duct find it helpful to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding after breast surgery
BFAR - Breastfeeding After Reduction Web Site Excerpt from … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and breast abscess
by Rhondda Smiley. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Challenges in the Early Days (Resources)
Various Issues and treatments Nipple and breast pain Low … [Read more...]
Oral Motor Therapy for Breastfeeding Problems (links)
Beckman Oral Motor Therapy addresses issues concerning Oral … [Read more...]
Nipple shields
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a nipple shield? A … [Read more...]
CranioSacral therapy and other gentle body work for breastfeeding problems
Resources How can chiropractic work, acupuncture, or … [Read more...]
My baby makes a clicking sound when nursing. Is this a problem?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A clicking (or clucking or … [Read more...]
How can I find breastfeeding help? (Resources)
LC Directories | Support Groups | Locating good … [Read more...]
How breastfeeding makes life easier for mom
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Going Out Need an … [Read more...]
Toddler Words for Breastfeeding
Words for Nursing Jordan Alex Children use many … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: References
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Fact Sheet General Benefits … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: 9 Myths
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC MYTH #1-- Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Links
Recommended re yourticles Why? Nursing Manners … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Fact Sheet
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC PDF version (great for printing) … [Read more...]
Handling criticism about breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
Vital information about safe infant feeding in emergency … [Read more...]
Does My Baby Need Vitamins?
lourideBy Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Overview … [Read more...]
Teething
Teething is one of the most common causes of frequent night … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: It’s So Easy
You hear a lot about how breastfeeding is so good for your … [Read more...]
Is my baby lactose intolerant?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC If your baby is sensitive to … [Read more...]
Dairy and other Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
How closely do I need to watch what I eat? Normal Baby … [Read more...]
Down Syndrome and Breastfeeding (Resources)
Print Resources Internet resources Breastfeeding a baby … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie (Resources)
Great basic info on breastfeeding and tongue-tie Q&As … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice (Resources)
Breastfeeding and Jaundice by Jack Newman, MD Jaundice by … [Read more...]
Hypoglycemia in Newborns (Resources)
Hypoglycaemia from BabyCentre.com AAP Policy Statement: … [Read more...]
Cleft Lip / Palate (Resources)
Breastfeeding a baby with cleft lip and/or palate Cleft … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues (Resources)
@ My baby is sick - should I continue to breastfeed? … [Read more...]
What breastfeeding supplies do I need?
One breast. One baby. Simple, huh? … [Read more...]
Will lying down to nurse cause ear infections?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC You might hear that … [Read more...]
What breastfeeding supplies do I need? (part 2)
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding — Starting Out Right (Resources)
The Basics | Choosing Health Care | Choosing a Nursing Bra | … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Toddlers
Deutsch It seems that all the the information I see … [Read more...]
Spitting Up & Reflux in the Breastfed Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC My baby spits up - is … [Read more...]
Dads and Breastfeeding (Resources)
What About Dad? by Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC "For as long … [Read more...]
Encouraging Teen Moms to Breastfeed
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some ways to encourage teen … [Read more...]
Testing 123
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | … [Read more...]
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