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Mastitis and Sore Breasts

A milk blister, or bleb, is usually a painful white dot on the nipple or areola. This is the result of inflammation or mastitis in the breast which sends inflammatory cells … See more

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Breastfeeding Positions, Latch, and Positioning

WEBAim your nipple slightly towards the roof of their mouth, bringing your baby to you, chin first. At least ½ inch of your breast around the base of your nipple is in your baby’s mouth. If …

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Importance of Breastfeeding

WEBImportance of Breastfeeding Nursing your baby is the biological norm. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding explains that “there is almost nothing you can do for your child in his …

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The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

WEBThe Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort initiated by World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to encourage health …

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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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How Human Milk Helps Build Baby Brains

WEBThe bioactive role of extra-nutritive components of human milk on cognitive development. Milk is a major contributor to optimal brain development and improved cognitive …

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

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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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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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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Tattoos and Breastfeeding

WEBGeneral information about tattooing also applies to breastfeeding women. Local and systemic infections are the most prevalent risks of tattooing. Local infections can occur …

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The Power of Hand Expression

WEBHand expression can also be used as a technique during and after pumping to increase caloric content2 and remove more milk.3 It can be more reliable than a pump …

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Webinars Archive

WEBThrough our webinars, LLLI hosts global industry-leading speakers and subject matter experts who will help the viewer grasp new concepts and learn new approaches to …

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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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