Breastfeeding Your Baby while you work

I breastfed both my babies even though I had a demanding full time job. It is possible, but it requires a lot of effort. Determination. Willpower. And of course, a good breast pump. I started breastfeeding my babies from birth. I was lucky. The hospital where I bore my first baby had a breastfeeding consultant.…

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Breastfeeding the First Few Hours

Your infant has just entered the world a few hours ago. He’s opening his eyes, rooting about, pushing his fists to his mouth, and seeking the comfort of the breast. It’s only natural that your baby would have the immediate instinct of wanting to nurse. In the beginning, it may be difficult for Baby to…

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Be The Parent

“No! No! It’s MINE!” my two year old screamed as I chased around her around the room for the remote control. A few minutes later I was negotiating with her for a bottle of ketchup at the dinner table. And before bedtime, we watched a series of three Veggie Tales videos over and over again…

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