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Study urges vitamin D supplement for infants
Study urges vitamin D supplement for … [Read more...]
Vitamins & other supplements for breastfeeding mothers
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC If you eat a reasonably-well … [Read more...]
Who needs vitamin B12 supplements?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Infants of well-nourished mothers … [Read more...]
Does My Baby Need Vitamins?
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Meet Our Sponsor: Theralogix
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Meet Our Sponsor: Theralogix
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Meet Our Sponsor: Theralogix
Our sponsor for the month is Theralogix, maker of … [Read more...]
Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [Read more...]
Die Ernährung gestillter Kleinkinder
English Translated and reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Will breastfeeding affect the nutrition of my unborn child?
This concern is valid for malnourished mothers, but it does … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Diets and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC A vegetarian or vegan mother does … [Read more...]
Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50
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Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women (teens) aged 14-18
(click here for information for women aged … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Toddlers
Deutsch It seems that all the the information I see … [Read more...]
How much expressed milk will my baby need?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How much milk do babies … [Read more...]
My baby is gassy. Is this caused by something in my diet?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Does a mom need to watch … [Read more...]
Meet our Sponsor: Milkies
Our sponsor for the month is Milkies… Meet Helen Anderson, … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Motherlove Herbal Company
Our sponsor this month is Motherlove Herbal Company. … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Milkies Milk Trays
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in breastfeeding mothers
by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Carpal tunnel syndrome can … [Read more...]
How might I increase baby’s weight gain?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some causes for low weight … [Read more...]
Thrush Resources
... more than you ever wanted to know about thrush Compiled … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Earth Mama
Our sponsor for the month is Earth Mama®... Meet the Mama! … [Read more...]
Is baby ready for solid foods? (What do the experts say?)
Health experts and breastfeeding experts agree that it's … [Read more...]
Milk Bank FAQ
When we talk about human milk banks in North America, we're … [Read more...]
My power went out and I have breastmilk in the freezer – Help!
Are you a mom who needs to pump and uses an electric pump? … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Breastfeeding Rates by Country
Ever wonder how breastfeeding rates compare from country to … [Read more...]
Beneficios de la lactancia prolongada
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Traducción: Andrea … [Read more...]
On Starting Solids
by Eleanor Goulding Smith from The … [Read more...]
Just Once More
I'd like to be pregnant just once more. I'd like … [Read more...]
Nutrition for mom while pregnant & breastfeeding or tandem breastfeeding
Special Dietary Considerations (Nursing … [Read more...]
Häufig gestellte Fragen zum Tandemstillen: Ernährung der Mutter
Immer daran denken: Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit … [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...]
Is it safe to use cow’s milk or other milks as a supplement to breastfeeding?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC General Guidelines Cow's … [Read more...]
How does a mother’s diet affect her milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Do I need to maintain a perfect … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I … [Read more...]
Can I diet while breastfeeding?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Six guidelines for safe dieting … [Read more...]
Is baby ready for solid foods? (Developmental signs of readiness)
What do the experts say? Health experts and breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Anemia No More
How one mother successfully battled anemia … [Read more...]
Calcium
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Do nursing mothers need … [Read more...]
Is Iron-Supplementation Necessary?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Why is anemia uncommon in … [Read more...]
Lecithin treatment for recurrent plugged ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Lecithin has been … [Read more...]
How Breast Milk Protects Newborns
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]
Natural treatments for nursing moms
Although many medications are compatible with breastfeeding, … [Read more...]
Herbs and Breastfeeding: References
Most herbal treatments have not been thoroughly researched, … [Read more...]
Herbal safety for nursing moms
It is possible for anyone (mother or baby) to have an … [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 Caffeine
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Introduction Is baby … [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...]
Cold and Allergy Remedies Compatible with Breastfeeding
The common cold will usually run its course within 7 to 14 … [Read more...]
Perchlorate in Breastmilk: Responses to Concerns
by Purnendu K Dasgupta. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)
Position Statements Comprehensive Lists of Benefits … [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...]
Is Breastfeeding Linked to Tooth Decay?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It's often said that … [Read more...]
Recurrent Mastitis or Plugged Ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Risk factors for recurrent … [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...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: References
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Fact Sheet General Benefits … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Fact Sheet
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC PDF version (great for printing) … [Read more...]
Dairy and other Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
How closely do I need to watch what I eat? Normal Baby … [Read more...]
Spitting Up & Reflux in the Breastfed Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC My baby spits up - is … [Read more...]
Encouraging Teen Moms to Breastfeed
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some ways to encourage teen … [Read more...]
Professional Handouts: Set 3
Set #3: Nutrition for Mom and Baby 020: Why … [Read more...]
What causes blood in baby’s stool?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Many cases of blood in infant … [Read more...]