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Born to Breastfeed
You have been preparing for breastfeeding all your life. When you were a fetus, your breasts began as “buds.” Inside each bud, a basic mammary duct system — which produces and delivers breast milk —...
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Feeding Time
Within minutes of being born, a baby is ready for his first meal. The first few days his stomach is tiny — about the size of a blueberry on day one, expanding to the size of a large chicken egg by day...
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A Head Start for Your Baby
Prenatal testing can reassure expectant parents, while ruling out possible concerns. Throughout your pregnancy, your healthcare provider will recommend one or more screening tests to assess fetal...
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There’s help available if your baby is suffering from reflux. It’s hard for babies to communicate with Mom and Dad when they have a problem. And it can be particularly hard on parents who don’t...
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If you have decided to breastfeed, be sure to get all the support you need to give your baby the best start. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast milk promotes sensory and...
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The scientific data supporting the notion that breastfeeding is best for both mothers and their babies continue to grow. The basic phenomenon underpinning this natural fact is that breast milk is...
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What’s for Dinner
Exploring real-food options At six months most babies have the physical skills needed to start eating solid foods. You may have noticed that your baby is interested in what’s on your plate, and he...
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Nursing School
10 Tips to ensure breastfeeding success Doctors, health organizations and childbirth educators all agree: Breast milk is best for babies. A mother’s milk contains nutrients needed to enhance her...
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Foolproof Formula Feeding
Ensure your child is thriving By the time she is a few days old, a formula fed baby will be taking in about two to three ounces every three to four hours. As she grows, she will eat more volume less...
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Nutrients Every Child Needs
Vitamins and minerals that promote growth and development Most young babies get all the vitamins and minerals they need from breast milk or ironfortified formula. The exception is vitamin D, which is...
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What to Eat When You’re Breastfeeding
Nursing is a natural and simple way to provide nutrients to your newborn. Nature intended your baby to drink breast milk, and your body is perfectly designed to produce it. According to the American...
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Message in a Bottle
Whether you’re feeding your baby formula or pumping your breast milk for later use, here are tips that will have you bottle-feeding your baby like an expert. Choosing a Bottle Bottles come in variety...
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Message in a Bottle
Whether you’re feeding your baby formula or pumping your breast milk for later use, here are tips that will have you bottle-feeding your baby like an expert. Choosing a Bottle Bottles come in a...
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A Head Start for Your Baby
Prenatal testing can reassure expectant parents, while ruling out possible concerns. Throughout your pregnancy, your healthcare provider will recommend one or more screening tests to assess fetal...
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Nursing School
10 Tips to ensure breastfeeding success Doctors, health organizations and childbirth educators all agree: Breast milk is best for babies. A mother’s milk contains nutrients needed to enhance her...
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Foolproof Formula Feeding
By the time she is a few days old, a formula feeding baby will be taking in about two to three ounces every three to four hours. As she grows, she will eat more volume less often — up to as much as 32...
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Nutrients Every Child Needs
Most young babies get all the vitamins and minerals they need from breast milk or ironfortified formula. The exception is vitamin D, which is recommended for babies who drink less than 32 ounces of...
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Message in a Bottle
Whether you’re feeding your baby formula or pumping your breast milk for later use, here are tips that will have you bottle-feeding your baby like an expert. Choosing a Bottle Bottles come in variety...
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Bonding & Breastfeeding in the NICU
Having an infant who requires extra medical care can elicit a host of emotions: Grief, worry and anticipation are common during a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. Parents often ask: “How can...
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Message in a Bottle
Whether you’re feeding your baby formula or pumping your breast milk for later use, here are tips that will have you bottle-feeding your baby like an expert. Choosing a Bottle Bottles come in a variety...
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