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What is eczema? Eczema is a skin dermatitis which is an inflammation of the skin that can occur anywhere on the body, including on the breast and nipple. Eczema on nipples causes itching, burning, and pain, which can worsen over time. What causes it? There are a variety of causes of eczema on the nipples, […]

We’ve all heard the expression “breast is best,” and it is, but when it comes to preterm babies, breastmilk is not just best; it is medicine.  The time to decide whether or not to breastfeed a premature baby is not when you give birth early. The most important thing you can do at this time is express your

Here are 101 great reasons to breastfeed:

Having a baby is an exciting time for everyone in a family and the grandmas-to-be are no exception.  Grandmothers can’t wait to hold their new grandchild, brag about their new grandchild, and share parenting wisdom from their experiences of motherhood. But when it comes to breastfeeding, many grandmothers who were mothering in the 1960’s, 70’s,

Being as prepared as possible when a disaster strikes is critical.  If you are feeding a baby, there are some important points to consider. If you are breastfeeding – good for you!  This is the safest way to feed a baby during a disaster!  No matter what happens to the water or electrical supply, your milk

Can I make enough milk for twins? You have two breasts and two babies – you should be able to make plenty of milk!  First, carrying twins you will have more placental tissue than with one baby.  Thus, your body is already preparing to make more milk to feed your babies.  Then, as your body

Sleep is something our bodies need and yet something that most new moms seem to feel deprived of.   Worrying about not getting enough sleep once your baby comes and then worrying about how to sleep more after your baby arrives can dominate a mother’s thoughts. And then there’s breastfeeding and sleep.  These can seem to

How should I position my twins for nursing? There is no right or wrong way to nurse your twins.  Once you are able to attach and nurse each of them individually you will probably want to nurse them together at times (or most of the time!).  The following positions for breastfeeding twins will give you

You may have heard that breast milk has living antibodies that help protect your baby from getting sick.  It’s true!  But, how does all of that work and how can you maximize the specific antibodies your baby receives? How it works Immunoglobulins in breast milk produce an antibody response specific to the germs and bacteria