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The Father’s Role in Breastfeeding

Say what? Fathers play a role in breastfeeding? Isn’t it between the baby and mother only? Certainly not, loving Dad! Learn how you can help too!

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Breastfeeding: Challenging and Really Doable

It’s really wrong to sugar coat breastfeeding as easy and natural. Sure, women naturally produce milk during pregnancy but one has to appreciate the art, science (and for some cultures, the necessity) of breastfeeding for one to really be successful with it. Because there will be challenges from Day One. First, there’s teaching the baby to [...]

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Why I Chose to Breastfeed

I was in seventh grade when I first heard about breastfeeding. “They do what!?” I incredulously asked my best friend. “Women’s boobs have milk and they feed their babies? I thought boobs were…for decoration.” I was completely turned off by the whole thing, not to mention oddly curious how milk could come out of a breast. No [...]

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Breastfeeding in Public – How to Make It Work

One of the more serious concerns that women (and even their partners) have about breastfeeding is nursing in public. Really shy and conservative women naturally balk at the idea of baring their breasts . Husbands and boyfriends may also be concerned that other men may start staring. It’s also been reported in my breastfeeding support [...]

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