General breastfeeding questions answered by a professional lactation consultant using the ease of the internet.
Breastfeeding Help and Information 
"... Because breastfeeding is bestfeeding."
Making the world a better place: one mother - - one baby at a time.
Marie Davis, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.
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The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual:
A practical guide to establishing a lactation practice. 1st ed
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| Breastfeeding Basics | Manuscript Excerpts |
Always contact your medical provider for further information.
Is my baby getting enough? Here's a simple scoring system to help you tell how well your newborn is breastfeeding.
L-A-T-C-H-E-S Assessment Tool L-A-T-C-H-E-S Score Key
Dry up info for the mom who chooses not to breastfeed
Plugged Duct, Mastitis or Abscess? What do I have?
Colic -- Over Supply Syndrome
AKA Foremilk Hindmilk Imbalance / Overactive Let Down
Artificial Baby Milk (AKA formula)
Preterm Babies and Their Special Needs
Rebirthing Help For Latch on Problems
Potential Effects of Breast Surgery
(implants/reduction/lumpectomy)
on Breastfeeding Success
Exclusive pumping IS a viable option for some mothers
Check out pumping moms information and support site.ALL Commentaries are referenced on the works cited page and are the opinion of the author. You can research any topic yourself by going to: www.medscape.com and selecting "search" Medline.
Changing Hospital Routines to Support Breastfeeding: The Role of the Doula
Labor Medications Affect on Breastfeeding
Dangers in self diagnosis and self treatment
Time for medicine to change attitudes
The Legacy of Scientific Motherhood
RISKS OF FORMULA USE - - ARTIFICIAL BABY MILK (ABM)
Breastfeeding Basics Selections:
Questions after the first 4 weeks
Storage of EMM (Expressed Mother's Milk)
Other Issues: Weaning and Starting solids
The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual:
A practical guide to establishing a lactation practice.
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