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“Dangle feeding”

KellyMom — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:40:57 +0000

Some mothers with a plugged/blocked duct find it helpful to breastfeed while leaning over baby (this positioning is sometimes called "dangle feeding") so that gravity aids in dislodging the plug.

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A Texas Photographer’s Public Breastfeeding Project

KellyMom — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:30:04 +0000

Text by Leilani Rogers I have 4 children, ages 8 to 15. I breastfed them all, but it was a tough journey. Breastfeeding was very important to me, it just did not come easy. My first 2 babies were premature, and that presented some unique challenges. Advocating for my baby and myself did not […]

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Acne Medications and Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:55:10 +0000

The information summarized below is only a general overview. For detailed information on the specific drugs, please review the references listed below with your health care provider.

Over-the-counter topical acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide or salicyclic acid are considered compatible with breastfeeding. Per Thomas Hale, PhD (author of Medications and Mothers' Milk), "The transcutaneous absorption of both of these drugs is minimal to nil. Peroxides, even if absorbed, would be instantly metabolized in the body and would not be able to reach the milk compartment."

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Are mothers supposed to love breastfeeding 24 hours a day?

KellyMom — Fri, 21 May 2021 04:46:25 +0000

by Glenda Dickerson, IBCLC. Reprinted with permission from the author. If there is a day or week where you no longer feel like you are loving or even enjoying breastfeeding, does it mean that this is the right time to stop? I have felt for years that many mothers wean because they thought they were […]

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Average Toddler Growth

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:58:59 +0000

Some things to look at to determine that your child is getting appropriate nutrition...

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Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies

KellyMom — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:42:46 +0000

A few things to keep in mind when evaluating weight gain

A 5-7% weight loss during the first 3-4 days after birth is normal. A 10% weight loss is sometimes considered normal, but this amount of weight loss is a sign that the breastfeeding needs to be evaluated. It's a good idea to have a routine weight check at 5 days (baby should be gaining rather than losing weight by day 5), so that any developing problems can be caught and remedied early.

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Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies (Metric)

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:56:42 +0000

It is acceptable for some babies to gain 4-5 ounces (113-142 grams) per week.

The average breastfed baby doubles birth weight by 3-4 months. By one year, the typical breastfed baby will weigh about 2 1/2 – 3 times birth weight.

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Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:22:37 +0000

by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of Breastfeeding in Combat Boots “You can’t breastfeed if you have tattoos on your breasts, the ink will get into your breastmilk.” “You’ll never be able to breastfeed since your nipples have been pierced.” “Your baby will get HIV or Hepatitis from your body mods if you breastfeed.” These are […]

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Birth Control and Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:37:22 +0000

It's recommended that any estrogen-containing contraceptive be avoided until baby is at least six months old AND after baby is well-established on solid foods.

Combination contraceptives contain both progesterone and estrogen and come in several different forms:

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Breastfeeding / Nursing Aversion and Agitation (BAA)

KellyMom — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:48:43 +0000

By Zainab Yate (MSc) What is the phenomenon of Breastfeeding Aversion and Agitation (BAA)? BAA or ‘aversion’ is a phenomenon that some breastfeeding mothers experience, which includes having particular negative feelings, often coupled with intrusive thoughts when an infant is latched and suckling at the breast (Yate, 2017). The two days before I get my […]

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