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- Manual Breast Pumps Are Mostly For Occasional Use
Certain manual or non-electric breast pumps rate well with users, and some breast pumps, especially very inexpensive ones, do not. Piston-style pumps will require the use of two hands, trigger-type use one hand, and there is also a foot-powered model.
- Maternity Leave and Breastfeeding Duration
As maternity leaves for Canadian women have increased, more mothers have met the six-month breastfeeding target recommended by public health officials, according to a new study. "For public health officials aiming to increase breastfeeding duration, it appears the labour market policy may prove an effective way of achieving breastfeeding goals," the researchers concluded.
- Breastfeeding and the Sexual Abuse Survivor
Women vary in their reactions to past sexual abuse, and they will also have a wide range of reactions to breastfeeding. Some women who have been sexually abused cannot tolerate even the thought of breastfeeding. Others find that breastfeeding is enormously healing. A PDF format article by Kathleen Kendall Tackett, PhD, IBCLC.
- Breastfeeding Tips (Part 6)
La Leche League podcasts, solutions to common breastfeeding problems, the new massaging breast pumps, how the desire to control hurts breastfeeding, the gentle way to wean a toddler, breast feeding styles, nursing necklaces, breastfeeding myths, exclusively pumping breast milk are the tips included in this series.
- Breastfeeding Abbreviations
Just as many on-line communities have their own abbreviations, the community of breastfeeding professionals has its own set of abbreviations too.
- Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies
Because the growth trajectory of breastfed babies differs from those of formula fed babies, mothers may find it helpful to understand the origin of the growth charts that their doctor uses. A history of the recently developed growth charts and their consequences is explained.
- An Overview to Choosing a Breast Pump
Suggested articles to read to gain a basic understanding of breast pump technology and pump features.
- Baby-Led Attachment for Breastfeeding
Baby-led attachment is the term given to the process where your baby follows a pattern of instinctive behaviours to get to the breast. This can be for the first breastfeed or at any time when the attachment is not correct and your nipples are damaged. Step by step instructions by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, including instructive photographs.
- Fathers Supportive of Breastfeeding
Fathers are the topic this month (June 2007) for the Carnival of Breastfeeding blogs. Kelli of the Nursing Your Kids blog tells her story of the ways her husband Manoj has supported her in breastfeeding their son Arun.
- Some Breastfeeding Myths
Dr. Jack Newman, MD FRCPC, addresses some breast-feeding myths, such as low milk supply, difficulty to breastfeed, pain, extra water for baby, washing the nipples, modern infant formulas, and medications in breastmilk.
- Breastfeeding Reduces Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Breastfeeding is important to the proper development of the swallowing action of the tongue, proper alignment of the teeth, and the shaping of the hard palate. Bottle-feeding, pacifier use, and excessive thumb-sucking can cause tongue thrusts and malocclusions. Occlusion and a high palate impact the flow of air through the airway and thus may contribute to OSA.
- La Leche League 24-Hour Breastfeeding Hotline
Toll-free phone help is available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the US, providing information, education, and support for women who want to breastfeed, healthcare providers, and others. Call 1-877-4-LA LECHE for a warm voice, correct breastfeeding information and support.
- New Breast Pumps Work by Massaging Instead of Tugging
Some new breast pumps like the Playtex Embrace and the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow breast pumps have massage as part of their design and avoid elongating or tugging on the nipple.
- Important Points About Breastfeeding Promotion
The highest remaining hurdles to more and longer breastfeeding are neither scientific nor epidemiological; they are primarily political, socio-cultural, economic and organizational.... Embracing breastfeeding automatically places us on the right side of history. A quote originally published in the British Medical Journal and posted by Pamela H. Pilch in the Heart, Mind and Strength weblog.
- Letter for Court Cases in Support of Extended Breastfeeding
Prepared by Kathy Dettwyler, PHD, this letter can be downloaded and sent to lawyers, judges, social workers, ex-spouses, pediatricians and family physicians to inform them of the merits and normalcy of breastfeeding beyond infancy. If you would like a copy signed by the author, send her an email.
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