World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding
and Thyroid Disease: Questions and Answers
Thyroid problems frequently appear in women following pregnancy. If
you have developed postpartum thyroid problems, or are going through
a pregnancy with an existing thyroid condition .. such as
hypothyroidism .. you may wonder if you can safely breastfeed your
baby. Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon looks at the most important
questions and answers you might have, and offers some good news for
nursing mothers with thyroid disease.
Adoptive mothers can - and do - breastfeed successfully. For those who are interested, there's a wealth of information, support, and community. From Sass Stanfield, About Guide to Adoption
Alcohol
and Breastfeeding
Mothers who breastfeed receive conflicting advice about whether it's
okay for them to consume alcohol without effecting their babies.
About Alcoholism Guide BuddyT sorts through the confusion.
Breastfeeding
and Allergies
If allergies run in the family, the best way to avoid milk or other
food allergies from developing, is to breastfeed your infant
exclusively for the first 6 to 12 months. From Allergies Guide
Judy Tidwell.
Breastfeeding
Basics
Breastfeeding is a natural, but learned, art. Get your breastfeeding
relationship off on the right foot with advice from Pregnancy
Guide Robin Weiss on educating yourself beforehand and making the
first feeding go smoothly.
Breastfeeding
Is Good For Mom, Too!
Discover the many health benefits to mothers who breastfeed from
reduced risks of certain cancers and osteoporosis to faster return of
the uterus to its pre-pregnant size, from Women's Health Guide
Tracee Cornforth.
Breastfeeding,
Natural and Cheap
Breast feeding your baby is a frugal alternative - cheap and natural.
From About Frugal Living Guide Pat Veretto.
Breastfeeding
while Traveling
How to travel with your child and deal with the breastfeeding in
public issues from Teresa Plowright, About guide to Traveling with
Kids.
"Got
Milk?" Ads Targeted by Doctors
There's a study being released during the World Breastfeeding Week to
highlight the potential health problems to infants when mothers who
breastfeed consume cow milk. Milk proteins, which are difficult for
babies to digest, are passed through the breast milk. Terri Ramacus,
About guide to Alternative Medicine explains.
Nurturing
the Special Infant
Breastfeeding your infant with special needs is essential to their
emotional and physical well-being. From Jody Swarbrick, your guide to
Parenting Special Children.
Prozac
During Breastfeeding
Weighing the pros and cons. One woman's mistake could have proven
fatal. From Depression Guide Nancy Schimelpfening.
Local Resources
Breastfeeding
in Louisville
Louisville, KY A look at local resources for
breastfeeding education and support.
Celebrating
a Natural Bargain
Dayton, OH An interview with Linda Smith, FACCE, IBCLC.
She runs the Bright Futures Lactation Resource Centre. We also have
two activities for World Breastfeeding Week. From Dayton Guide Connie
Livingston.
- Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy -- The range of issues related to fertility, pregnancy and their relationship to thyroid disease are explored, and helpful guidelines are provided on how to have a healthy pregnancy with thyroid disease.
- Breastfeeding Basics, From About Pregnancy -- Information to get you started on breastfeeding your baby
- Remedies for Low Milk Supply and Relactation From About Babyparenting -- Information to help you raise milk supply, or restart breastfeeding
- La Leche League -- The nation's most prominent support group for nursing mothers, and advocates of breastfeeding.\
- Promotion of Mother's Milk, Inc. -- Website, offering articles, message boards, and advice about breastfeeding.
- Dr. Jack Newman's Breastfeeding Articles -- An excellent resource on all facets of breastfeeding
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