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Aromatherapy can safely be used to help alleviate pains in pregnancy, if you have a bit of know-how. Not all scents should be used during this time. Here is a good guide on using aromatherapy to ease some of the common discomforts and pains in pregnancy. Herbal Remedies to Ease the Discomforts of Pregnancy Francoise […]
Continue readingAlso Good For Overactive Letdown Reflex (“too much milk”) and Colic by Dr. Jack Newman Most mothers have lots of milk or could have had lots, but the problem is that the baby is not getting the milk that is available. Sometimes, mothers are told they have too much milk, and it may come out […]
Continue readingRisks of Using Baby Formula When a woman uses baby formula, she is either only partially breastfeeding or not breastfeeding at all. Research shows that the lack or absence of breastfeeding increases risks to both the child and the mother. Some of the risks of using baby formula are irreversible, lasting well into adulthood. Every […]
Continue readingThe Proper Way to Latch Baby on for Breastfeeding by Dr. Jack Newman Cross Cradle Position for Left Breast: • Align baby’s nose so that it does not go past your nipple, or go to the left of your nipple, in other words, your nipple should not be aligned with his chin • Place your […]
Continue readingBreast 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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