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Risks of NOT Feeding Breast Milk
Human breast milk is specifically produced by human mothers to be fed to their human babies. Accordingly, the greatest risk of not feeding breast milk is rooted in…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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Breastfeeding a Premature Baby <37 Weeks
My preemie story took place 28 years ago, but the memories remain on my heart and mind like it was yesterday. My husband and I already had three…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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Tips from a Lactation Consultant
The initial intense excitement of delivery wanes and reality begins to set in. Time to start taking care of the tiny human you just delivered. You already decided…
Carolyn Bruich,RN,IBCLC
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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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