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How Dad Supports Breastfeeding
Mom and baby are center stage at delivery and thereafter, but dad is also an integral part of the scene. YES, mom carried baby in her womb for…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
As a new mother if you have made the decision to nurse your baby, you are encouraged to learn and read as much as you can about breastfeeding.…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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The Golden Hour After Birth
Placing baby skin to skin on mom may be a simple act to do with the newborn after delivery and the days following, but it is developmentally important.…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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How to Latch Fussy Baby
You’re trying to breastfeed, but baby is fussy and won’t latch. Now what do you do? Hopefully this is an isolated situation, and baby has been latching during…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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How to Begin Well in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding
The first days and weeks of frequent breastfeeding are critical for establishing a healthy milk supply, and having lactation support from the start of your journey, can make…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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Two Years of Breastfeeding: Baby’s Growth & Development
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding the first six months after birth, with addition of complimentary foods around six months of age. The AAP continues…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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