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Protesters rejoice! Habiba and Alma reunited

Women around the world are celebrating as news of a special reunionyesterdayin Spain spread through Twitter, Facebook, and international news...
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Help Habiba! Mother and infant separated for breastfeeding in Madrid

A young Moroccan mother and her 15 month old daughter have been separated for failure to comply with a rule to discontinue nursing. Habiba was...
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Trouble breastfeeding: find a local lactation consultant

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and amazing things in life. So why is it so hard? This is a question many of us find ourselves asking....
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The benefits of breastfeeding

Many people call breast milk “liquid gold”. To me this term always represented the fact that it saves you practically a half year&rsquo...
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New dietary guidelines for child-bearing women

New York has the 38th highest rate of adult obesity at 22.4 percent and the 18th highest rate of overweight youths (ages 10-17) at 15.3 percent in...
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Simply Motherhood helps meet the needs of new mothers

New breastfeeding mothers often discover that misinformation and the lack of community support can make the challenging job of a new mom even more...
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New mom gift idea: Lactation cookies

Breastfeeding isn't always easy, especially for the inexperienced mother. What better way to support a new mom than bygiving her food designed...
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Lactation consultant Beverley Rae discusses weaning your toddler

Meet Manhasset lactation consultant Beverley Rae. She's an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Clinical Social...
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Pediatricians may be undermining breastfeeding goals

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a revised policy statement in 2005 to reflect theimportance of breastfeeding. The policy...
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4 Natural ways to increase breast milk production

Many new mothers mistakenly think that breastfeeding, the most natural way tonourish your child,will come easily. Although it's a natural act,...
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