Can Breastfeeding Really Improve Your Child’s IQ? Martha and I have always been big proponents of breastfeeding and it was especially important to us that all of our children were breastfed. Even our adopted daughter was fed with breastmilk from a circle of “milk moms”. There are so many benefits from breastfeeding and this recent […]
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Don’t Let Colic Derail Your Commitment to Breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and undisputed. It creates a healthier immune system that not only protects baby from numerous infectious diseases, it also lowers the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, allergies, and asthma. Breastfeeding improves intellectual and visual development and can result in a higher IQ for the child. Moms who […]
Safely Diet While Breastfeeding
“My nine-month-old only nurses once or twice a day. He likes to concentrate more on foods now. Is this ok? I am worried he is not getting enough breast milk anymore.” Infants will slow down on breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) during the second half of the first year. This seems to be a normal pattern. […]
Safe to Get Tattoo While Breastfeeding?
“I have heard various opinions on the subject of getting tattooed while still breastfeeding. I have a 16-month-old daughter who still nurses on demand and want to get a tattoo on my forearm. Is there a possibility this could hurt my daughter? “ The ink used for tattoos will be safe, as it primarily stays […]
Safe to Fast While Breastfeeding
“Thank you for having this website. I am reading The Baby Book right now. I do have a question concerning spiritual fasting. I have tried to find info on this subject and cannot. My question is…. Can a woman who exclusively breastfeeds her 8-month-old fast once or twice a week? And if so, for how […]
Juice Plus & Vitamins While Pregnant & Breastfeeding?
“Can I safely take Juice Plus supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Do I also need to take my prenatal vitamins if I take Juice Plus?” Yes and yes. Juice Plus is basically fruits and vegetables, with a few other natural ingredients. So it is both safe and beneficial to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You […]
Does My Breastfeeding 8-M-O Need Solids?
“My eight-month-old still does not seem interested in solids. I am breastfeeding, and he is gaining weight well. I am worried that my breast milk is not enough for him. Does he need the solid foods for complete nutrition at this age?” I encounter this situation frequently in my office. Many parents have the misconception […]
Does Breastfeeding While Lying Down Cause Ear Infections?
“After 10-11 months of nothing worse than a cold, my one-year-old daughter has had constant ear infections. I know that giving a child a bottle while lying down can contribute to ear infections, but what about breastfeeding while lying down? We have recently started co-sleeping full time to allow me to get more sleep, so […]
Does Breastfeeding Infant Need Extra Vitamins?
“I have a 4-month-old boy, who is exclusively breastfed and growing perfectly. At his 4-month visit to the pediatrician, the doctor told me to start him on a vitamin supplement (Tri Vi Sol), since he’s breastfeeding. I thought the best thing I could do for him was to breastfeed? I don’t understand why I need […]
Can I Safely Diet While Breastfeeding?
“I want to go on a diet while breastfeeding my baby. Is this safe? I don’t want to deprive my baby of nutrients.” It is generally felt that going on a major diet during breastfeeding can decrease the amount of much-needed fats in your breast milk. Babies’ brains need a lot of good, healthy fats […]
Babywearing while Breastfeeding
Babywearing allows breastfeeding on the move so that busy mothers can nurture their babies with the best nutrition, yet continue their active lifestyles. Babywearing is convenient. Breastfeeding while babywearing makes life easier for the mother of a marathon nurser, such as a baby who is going through a growth spurt. Breastfeeding while babywearing allows mother […]
GER: How Breastfeeding Helps
How Breastfeeding Helps with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) Breast-milk is known as the “easy in – easy out” food. It’s easier to digest and makes easier-to-pass stools. Whey, the predominant protein in breast-milk, forms an intestine- friendly, soft, easy-to-digest curd, unlike the rubbery, harder-to-digest casein curd formed in the digestion of most formulas. Breastfeeding helps tiny […]