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How much expressed milk will my baby need?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How much milk do babies … [Read more...]
My baby is fussy! Is something wrong?
What is normal baby fussiness? Whether breastfed or … [Read more...]
I’m not pumping enough milk. What can I do?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction Milk supply … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Guidance – International
World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Guidance – National
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COVID-19: More Infant Feeding & Birth Resources
COVID-19 and Infant Feeding COVID-19: Separating Infected … [Read more...]
Meet our Sponsor: Aeroflow Breastpumps
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A message from our sponsor: Doing Our Part for Prematurity Awareness Month
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How might I increase baby’s weight gain?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some causes for low weight … [Read more...]
Zika virus and breastfeeding
Should breastfeeding parents be concerned about … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding the Type 1 Diabetic Child
by Erin Hayden-Baldauf, MSEd, IBCLC, CD(DONA) As an … [Read more...]
What do health authorities say about breastfeeding past the first year?
The World Health Organization supports breastfeeding past … [Read more...]
What should I know about buying a new or used breastpump?
Closed system vs. open system pumps When you are buying a … [Read more...]
Milk Bank FAQ
When we talk about human milk banks in North America, we're … [Read more...]
On the Trail of Code Compliancy
by Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC Reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Handouts
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Insurance Reimbursement of Breast Pumps – Sample Letter
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
Exclusive Pumping
(aka: everything you wanted to know about exclusive pumping … [Read more...]
Financial costs of not breastfeeding
...or cost benefits of breastfeeding Compiled by Kelly … [Read more...]
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation or induced … [Read more...]
Do babies under 12 months self-wean?
Deutsch By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What to expect
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Are you considering … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: Legal Issues
Do you need information on legal issues and breastfeeding? … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Speech Development
Breastfeeding... Promotes normal oral-facial … [Read more...]
Is my exclusively breastfed baby gaining too much weight?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for breastfed … [Read more...]
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
by Tracy Hogg, with Melinda Blau Ballantine Books, New … [Read more...]
The “What to Expect” Series
The "What to Expect" Series by … [Read more...]
Кърмене на бебе над 1 година
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Translation by: Анелия … [Read more...]
ФАКТЫ О ПРОДОЛЖИТЕЛЬНОМ КОРМЛЕНИИ ГРУДЬЮ
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Translation by: Оксаной … [Read more...]
Beneficios de la lactancia prolongada
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Traducción: Andrea … [Read more...]
Job Opening
POSITION: Parent JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term team players … [Read more...]
References: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Breastfeeding
Recommended print resources Mohrbacher N. Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
How can I answer critics of tandem breastfeeding?
The first thing to bear in mind is that your breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Commentary on formulas supplemented with DHA & ARA
by Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC. Reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Immune factors in human milk
In human milk, there is a complex system of antimicrobial … [Read more...]
What should I know about infant formula?
Parents consider giving their babies formula for many … [Read more...]
How do we get started with solids?
Watch your baby, not the calendar! Should solids replace … [Read more...]
Is baby ready for solid foods? (Developmental signs of readiness)
What do the experts say? Health experts and breastfeeding … [Read more...]
DHA supplements for breastfeeding mothers
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC At present, there is a major … [Read more...]
Links: Diaper-free babies
Infant Potty Training and Attachment Parenting by Laurie … [Read more...]
Co-sleeping and Bed-sharing
What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping essentially means sleeping … [Read more...]
How Breast Milk Protects Newborns
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]
Good Nights – The Happy Parents’ Guide to the Family Bed: Introduction
excerpted with permission from: Good Nights - The Happy … [Read more...]
Conscious Sedation and Breastfeeding: Recommendations for Patients
by Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN. Reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Use of Radioisotopes (and other imaging agents) during Lactation
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Radiocontrast dyes … [Read more...]
Lactation Risk Categories
source: Medications and Mothers' Milk (2014) by Thomas W. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding when baby has surgery
... How long before & after general anesthesia is it … [Read more...]
My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Absolutely! Anytime a sick baby is … [Read more...]
What should I know about giving my breastfed baby a pacifier?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC When can I begin using a … [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 and West Nile Virus
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC (This is current info as of … [Read more...]
Exercise and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Moderate exercise improves a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Limericks
I've had a request to move on from Haiku to Breastfeeding … [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...]
My Views on Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC I think that anyone who wants to … [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...]
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...]
How to bottle feed the breastfed baby
...paced bottle feeding tips for a breastfeeding supportive … [Read more...]
Resources: Working & Pumping Tips
Tips for moms who work & pump WorkAndPump.com is a … [Read more...]
When Baby Bites
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Will I need to wean when … [Read more...]
Engorgement Help: Reverse Pressure Softening
... a technique to aid latching when a mother is … [Read more...]
How breastfeeding makes life easier for mom
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Going Out Need an … [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
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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...]
Breastfeeding: It’s So Easy
You hear a lot about how breastfeeding is so good for your … [Read more...]
Cleft Lip / Palate (Resources)
Breastfeeding a baby with cleft lip and/or palate Cleft … [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...]
Professional Handouts: Set 1
Set #1: Newborn Issues & the Early … [Read more...]
Website and Commenting Guidelines
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Why Children Continue
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Breastfeeding makes us stupid
A great commentary... Breastfeeding makes us stupid How's … [Read more...]
Startling results? Breastfeeding saves lives, health costs
Study says babies' lives, health costs saved if 90 per cent … [Read more...]
Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Hand Expression of Breastmilk newborns.stanford.edu Until … [Read more...]
Gap in health care law’s protection for children
The Associated Press: Gap in health care law's protection … [Read more...]
New cesarean birth statistics
The CDC released the latest cesarean birth statistics … [Read more...]
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
2010.03.08 -- Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in … [Read more...]
Extended Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
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Our experience with attachment parenting
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