Breastfeeding Challenges

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HIV and Breastfeeding: The Fear. The Misconceptions. The Facts.

A look at the evidence regarding HIV and breastfeeding.

The author with her daughter Breastfeeding Molly: My Special Needs Daughter

The story of a mother who would not give up and a child who continues to grow.

One Breast is Enough

Able to nurse from only one side, this mother still produced ample milk for five children.

Breastfeeding Miracle

Beth reminds me that breastfeeding triplets is hard enough, never mind three babies with cleft lips.

Two Pairs and a Trio: Breastfeeding Twins

Nursing twins is frequently a circus, at times an altar, occasionally a battle zone, always a reunion.

The Most Difficult Promise

After an induced labor, the author vows to allow her daughter to grow (and wean) at her own pace.

Good News for Breastfeeding Moms: Treating and Preventing Thrush

A common cause of breastfeeding failure, and one that often goes undiagnosed, is yeast overgrowth.

Seashells

A natural remedy for aching, cracked and bleeding nipples.

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Is this a dairy allergy? posted by texmati, 11-18-2009 10:26:32 PM
I think I have a blister on my nipple (tmi sorry!) posted by lilzippy59, 11-18-2009 10:12:20 PM
6-day old has never latched - scared, please help posted by MariaSangria, 11-18-2009 09:51:38 AM
Why would milk be slow to come in? Help me help my sister.. posted by stellabluz, 11-17-2009 11:33:06 PM
How long did you continue the domperidone? posted by paulamc, 11-17-2009 05:10:00 PM

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