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Breastfeeding for a Lifetime of Good Health

Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. It's also good for your baby's health and your health too. Most hospitals support and encourage breastfeeding, but the decision to breastfeed is up to you. This information explains the benefits of bre...


Breastfeeding: The First Weeks

Getting started The first weeks of breastfeeding are a learning time for you and your baby. You are learning how to care for and feed your baby, and your baby is discovering how to breastfeed and ask for comfort. Be patient. Over the next days and week...


Over-the-Counter Medications and Breastfeeding

Is it safe to take over-the-counter medications while I am still breastfeeding my baby? The answer is usually "yes." To provide some simple background information about this topic, briefly, here are some known facts about medications and br...


Providing Your Own Milk For Your Baby in Special Care

We encourage all new moms with a baby in the hospital to provide their own milk for their babies born early or with special needs. YOUR MILK IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BABY! It is like medicine and: Protects your baby from germs and illness Hel...


Storing Breast Milk

It is important to store milk properly so that it is fresh and maintains its nutritional and anti-infective qualities. Listed below are answers to some commonly asked questions on how to safely store and thaw breast milk. How long can breast milk be...







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