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October 13, 2008
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Breastfeeding Tips: Breast Compression
Breast Compression by Dr. Jack Newman The purpose of breast compression is to continue the flow of milk to the baby when the baby is only sucking without drinking. Drinking (“open mouth wide—pause—then close mouth” type of suck—see also the video clips at the website www.drjacknewman.com) means baby got a mouthful of milk. If baby […]
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October 13, 2008
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Breastfeeding Tips: Dr. Jack Newman’s Articles
Dr. Jack Newman is a pediatrician and author of “Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding” (published in the United States as “The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers”) He opened the very first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada in 1984. He was also a consultant of UNICEF for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Dr. Newman has helped […]
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October 13, 2008
- in Breastfeeding by Alexis Rodrigo
5 Breastfeeding Tips to Avoid Problems
by Carrie Lauth Over 70% of American women start breastfeeding their baby in the hospital but only 16% are still nursing a year later. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for at least a year, and the World Health Organization recommends two years of nursing. So what’s the problem? Many Moms […]
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October 13, 2008
- in Breastfeeding by Alexis Rodrigo
Breastfeeding Benefits on Intelligence
How Breastfeeding Increases IQ Modern parents want to do everything they can to help their children’s brain development. Never before have there been so many products and books sold that claim to help parents stimulate their baby’s brain, assist in brain development, and give baby an intelligence “edge”. Recently, a variety of studies have come […]
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October 11, 2008
Skin Home Remedies – DIY Facials
First, remove your makeup thoroughly with olive oil on an organic cotton pad or wash cloth and rinse well with warm water. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a bowl of very warm water. Rose oil and lavender oil are good choices. Wring out a washcloth in the water and […]
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