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NC Public Breastfeeding Law
http://www.lactivist.net/free-printable-thank-you-for-breastfeeding-in-public-cards/ NC Breastfeeding Law: states: “a woman may breastfeed in any public or private location where she is otherwise...
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Important UNC study on infant sleep: We need your help!
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am writing with a quick and important favor! Crystal Springer, MPH and IBCLC candidate, and I have received IRB approval to conduct focus groups to explore what new...
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1-855-NIP-FREE Best for Babes “Nursing in Public” Harassment Hotline Best for Babes (ww.bestforbabes.org) has initiated a hotline where momsAcross the country who have faced NIP (nursing in public)...
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Pumping 201- working, exclusively pumping, volume, and weaning
cafemama / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA In this article, we’ll look at pumping when you return to work or school and pumping exclusively, either by choice or for a health condition. Hopefully, these tips will...
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Do Older Babies Need Night Feedings?
Has somebody told you that your baby doesn’t need to breastfeed at night past a certain age? This age often varies by advisor. However, science tells us that in many cases, this simply isn’t true....
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Some Ways To Help Mothers with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Link used for questions to ask mothers Ask every mother that fills out the Edinburgh score that does not pass these questions. They seem to open pretty well to these. They are great conversation...
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Great Slide Show of Kangaroo care
Go to this link for the slide show Click Here for PDF Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on LinkedIn Add this to Google Bookmarks Email this via Gmail Email this to a friend? Send this page...
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Whoop, Whoop, A New Freebie For Moms
As Of January 1st, thanks to the Affordable Healthcare Act, breast pumps can be free to insured mothers. For some insurances this has been active since August. Please note a prescription must be...
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Combining Work and Breastfeeding: Successful Strategies and Tools
Over the past several years, I have helped hundreds of breastfeeding women in the work force and have found three tools that provide the most help to working mothers: Creating a breastfeeding calendar...
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The Difference Between Postpartum Depression & Normal New Mom Stress
Postpartum depression may be common, but it’s not normal. It’s NOT normal for a woman to suffer in new motherhood. It is not normal for her to feel anxious most of the time, it is not normal for her...
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NC State Breastfeeding Research
We are still recruiting breastfeeding moms in the Triangle area of NC for our extended lactation study. Could you help us spread the word by sharing the attached postcard? Thanks! Share this on...
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Sleep Management, Breastfeeding & Postpartum Depression
Tambako the Jaguar / Foter.com / CC BY-ND Being a new mother can be overwhelming. You don’t get enough sleep. Breastfeeding can be difficult. Some babies seem to cry and cry and cry and you don’t know...
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Booby Traps Series: Moms who have breast surgery face specific Booby Traps
Moms who have had breast reduction, breast implants, and other breast surgeries face some specific Booby Traps. To develop a good list of these barriers, I spoke with Diana West, IBCLC, author many...
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Tips for Getting More Sleep & Protecting Your Milk Supply During PPD
Here are things you can do to help protect your milk supply and get more sleep. Check out this great list by Postpartum progress. What are some ways you best got some sleep with your new born?...
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Nap Nanny Recliner Recalled After 5 Infant Deaths
USCPSC / Foter.com / CC BY The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is working to pull all Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners and covers off the market after more than 90 incidents...
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5 Cool Things No One Ever Told You About Nighttime Breastfeeding
The world is full of tired parents… and the Internet if FULL of message boards with posts from worried and exhausted parents seeking information about whether their babies are normal and what they...
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Trauma therapy may ease distress for mothers of preemies
Approximately 40% mothers of premature infants experience symptoms of PTSD. Trauma therapy can decrease depression and anxiety in these women. The new intervention included elements of the COPE...
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Check out this Breastfeeding Blog by Rex Healthcare
Rex has created a breastfeeding blog written by the lactation staff to help new mothers in transitions. They have articles on preemies, pumping laws, and helping new mothers make the transition. They...
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Ultimate Breastfeeding Preparation Checklist
Get your best game on, girlfriend! While pregnancy lasts nine months, the benefits of breastfeeding last a lifetime.Position yourself for success by getting inspired, prepared and empowered™ in...
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Six myths about breastfeeding toddlers and preschoolers
Breastfeeding beyond the first year has been something of a hot topic over on The Leaky Boob page this week. Read rest of article -The Leaky Boob
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