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Vitamin D, Your Baby, and You

WEBVitamin D is a key nutrient in the maintenance of bone health in children and adults. Because vitamin D is essential for promoting calcium absorption in the body, vitamin D …

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LLL Today #3 – The Science Behind the Benefits of Human …

WEBSeptember 18, 2023. English, LLL Today, LLL Today 3. La Leche League ( LLL) Leaders support breastfeeding mothers by giving information and mother-to-mother guidance . …

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Milk Donation and Sharing

WEBFreezing human milk at -20° C (-4° F) for 20 days has been shown to reduce the viral load for cytomegalovirus (CMV) to undetectable levels. It is important to use the milk in less …

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INCREASING BREASTMILK SUPPLY

WEBMilk production is driven by supply & demand. The more milk the baby drinks, the more milk our body makes. A well latched-positioned baby, frequently breastfeeding …

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Skin-to-Skin Care

WEBSkin-to-skin care (SSC) is a biologically normal practice. It consists of placing an unclothed or diaper-only newborn baby chest-to-chest with mother immediately after delivery and …

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Breastfeeding: What’s in it for Mothers

WEBBut breastfeeding’s physiological effects for mothers are even more extensive. The human stress response involves three main components: catecholamine …

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Breastfeeding Information

WEBBreastfeeding Info A to Z. 11. This information is on topics of interest to parents of breastfed children. It is general in nature and may not be pertinent to your family. It is not intended …

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Breastfeeding for HIV-Positive Mothers

WEBCurrent World Health Organization guidance on HIV and infant feeding is clear that for most mothers in most countries, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six …

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Newborn Breastfeeding Frequency

WEBOver the second and third days, a minimum of 2 to 3 wet diapers and 2 stools 4 indicate that your baby is nursing effectively and getting the milk they need. Five or more wet …

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Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing

WEBResults of this study found no significant difference in babies born at full-term or non-full-term between the two groups; birth weight was also unaffected. The researchers …

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Medications- A Quick Guide for Parents

WEBMedications- A Quick Guide for Parents. Print/PDF. One of the most common questions that mothers ask their health care providers is- “Can I safely take medication while …

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Breastfeeding during Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: Is it Safe

WEBThe evidence is in and getting stronger each year, that breastfeeding during pregnancy does not pose risks to a well-nourished mother in a healthy pregnancy. …

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Lactational amenorrhea: fertility, birth control and breastfeeding

WEBLactational amenorrhea is a period of temporary infertility that accompanies breastfeeding and is marked by the absence of monthly periods. Postpartum fertility is …

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International Code

WEBThe Code is a World Health Assembly Resolution, a recommendation that nations pass legislation to implement the guidance in the Code so that it is enforceable. However, …

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A Quick Guide to the International (WHO) Code

WEBProtecting Infant Health, A Health Worker’s Guide to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Originally from the USA, Helen Gray is a La Leche League …

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The Benefits of Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting

WEBThe day a newborn baby is born, their stomachs can contain just a few millilitres of milk. The capacity grows a little each day, which is why they need feeding little and often. …

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Tattoos and Breastfeeding

WEBMost tattooists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. This is for liability reasons on the tattoo artists part, but also to prevent any disease that might …

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