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Marijuana & Breast Milk – How Long Does It Stay?
Now that marijuana is legal in many states and all of Canada, whether or not it has an affect on...
Nursing and Skin-to-Skin Contact in First Hour of Birth Could Boost Long-Term Breastfeeding Success
Breastfeeding can be difficult, even for a seasoned “veteran.” Each nursing experience is unique...
Skin-to-Skin Contact in Delivery Room Linked to Higher Odds of Exclusive Breastfeeding
Hospitals, health officials and health organizations have been working hard to improve...
Study: Early Breastfeeding Struggles, Lack of Support may Explain Why Some Moms Stop Nursing Early
With all its benefits, it’s not hard to see why the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends...
Not All Medications Inhibit Mother’s Ability to Breastfeed, Pediatric Panel Says
For years, doctors have been hesitant to give the go-ahead to breastfeed to mothers taking...
Study: Mother’s Personality Influences Decision to Breastfeed
Experts have long acknowledged that breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and baby, and...