Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Mama Merit Badges

Finally! A merit badge for moms (and anyone else who takes care of kids) – something that I never knew I needed. I came across this from another one of my favorite blogs right now, SouleMama – and just had … Continue reading

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Bottles and Breastfeeding

Joanna of Lexington Park, Maryland writes: From birth until 2 weeks, my daughter was happy to use both the bottle and the breast. When I went for the 2 week appointment, the doctor said to stop the bottle until 4 … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Can Be Hard – Get Help!

I was totally surprised at how hard it can be to breastfeed. I had such problems getting my daughter to latch on properly, and just about everyone else I know had some sort of issue. Its compounded because you have … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Stats – It’s Worth It!

Here are some good statistics on breastfeeding, courtesy of Mothering Magazine – Breastfeeding reduces an infant’s risk of: Respiratory-tract infections 72% Ear infections 50% Eczema 42% Asthma 27-40% Type 1 diabetes 20% Type 2 diabetes 39% Source: See below. Breastfeeding … Continue reading

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