Breastfeeding

There are countless benefits to breast feeding and what mother doesn't want to give their baby the best? Breastfeeding is so good for your baby that even the World Health Organization has taken steps to encourage exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of your baby's life. The benefits of breastfeeding, like boosting your baby's immune system and providing the best nutrition possible, will impact the health of your baby for a lifetime.  Of course, even though breastfeeding provides many benefits to both you and your baby, it can at times be challenging.  

Things like storing your breast milk, mastitis and dealing with blocked ducts can be frustrating. Nipple vasospasms can make breastfeeding downright painful!  Find out more about what you can do about these breastfeeding difficulties and discomforts and learn to make your breastfeeding an easy and enjoyable experience.

Getting more information on how to breast feed will help ease your fears and solve your breastfeeding problems. Read up on the proper latch on technique and about all the different breastfeeding positions that can make feeding time more comfortable for you and your baby. Sometimes a dose of confidence is all you need when you're experiencing trouble with breast feeding.

Smoking can have a major impact on your baby's health, as nicotine is passed through breast milk. Learn about the dangers of smoking and breasfteeding so that you can ensure your baby stays healthy and happy.  Also discover how your nutrition and what you put in your body will impact your baby through your breast milk. 

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