When my friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer, all of his loved ones were surprised. She never smoked, never drank, lived an active, healthy lifestyle, but fate decided to throw up an unexpected obstacle. The prognosis was very grim: by the time the cancer was detected, it had already reached four organs and the lymphatic […]
Tag Archives: Breastmilk
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Jun
Jun
With all the talk about the dangers of formula feeding, many mothers are concerned about something. They have been feeding for months, now they wish that they had milked, but alas, the supply of milk has long since disappeared. Adoptive mothers often face a similar question. They know breast is best, but since many of […]
There are a few ways to increase milk supply that have been proven to work. You can try supplements like Milk Plus Plus from Motherlove More or plain old fenugreek supplements. Another reason often warms up throughout the day and night. However, in another way, there is a recipe that I have worked with and […]
Breastmilk is, without a doubt, the perfect nutrition for a baby. But its usefulness is not limited to children. People of all ages can benefit from the healing properties of breast milk. From cuts and scrapes to major health issues and surgery, breast milk can be used to boost immunity, fight infections, and soothe the […]
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Aug
Aug
Breast milk has long been the best way to nourish an infant. However, can it also play a role in providing nutrition and guarding against disease in adults as well? It would seem that if it prevents breastfed infants from contracting certain diseases and illness that it just may do the same for others as […]
Parenting
Review of the Playtex Embrace Breast Pump: a Great Double Electric Breast Pump at a Reasonable Price
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Apr
Apr
When I was pregnant with my son, I knew I needed to buy a high quality, double electric breast pump. I went back to work when my son was 90 weeks old, but I wanted to breastfeed him exclusively for much longer. I did my research and weighed my options, and I finally came up […]
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Oct
Oct
Most mothers who pump milk for their babies keep extra in the freezer just in case of emergency. Breastmilk does not stay good in the freezer forever, however. What do you do with the breastmilk that you do not use? It would be a shame for it to go to waste. Here are some tips […]
Breastfeeding has its many benefits for not only the baby, but also the mother. Actually, it can have some great benefits for others in the household as well. Here is a list of a few breastmilk uses that you may not even be aware of. Eye problems/conjunctivitis – Pumping some breastmilk and then using a […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all mothers breastfeed their babies instead of feeding them formula. Partly because of this, and partly because of growing health-conscious mothers, an increasing number of women are choosing it. Breastfeeding is recognized as much healthier for babies. However, even if a pregnant woman wants to breastfeed, sometimes breastfeeding […]
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Oct
Oct
Breastfeeding is a vastly rewarding experience that has extensive benefits to both mother and baby. More and more mothers are choosing to breastfeed their baby. However, many moms aren’t aware of what measures they can take to build their milk supply from day one. Further, many don’t realize how some things that seem harmless can […]
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