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Bottle feeding increases risk of overweight babies reports new study

The current rate of obesity in Los Angeles County stands at 20% and is on the increase, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health....
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When You Get Pressure to Stop Nursing

  • pressure to wean
  • April 23, 2012
New moms often get pressured by well meaning friends and family members to stop nursing at a certain point. You may know in your heart that what...
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Always let your conscience be your guide

New mothers often disregard their own instincts regarding their babies, prefering to listen to the advice of doctors and other so-called "...
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Talking with Mayim Bialik about her new book "Beyond the Sling"

Perhaps you aren’t familiar with attachment parenting (AP). I wasn’t before I got pregnant. But once I had a baby on the way, I soon...
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New study reports WHO breast feeding guidelines unrealistic

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that new mothers should breast feed for six months; however, a new study claims that recommendation...
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Breastfeeding may improve lung function

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, approximately 24.1% of women in the county breastfeed. That percentage would most...
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New study: breastfeeding may promote mental development

Approximately 24.1% of women in Los Angeles County breastfeed, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health. That percentage would most...
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My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

  • nursing pillow
  • August 19, 2011
Orange County moms certainly know the importance of breastfeeding a newborn baby. New moms may find the experience challenging and rewarding at the...
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Breastfeeding problems linked to postpartum depression

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, only 24.1% of women in the county breastfeed. According to a new study, one factor...
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Prevent childhood asthma: breastfeed

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, on the average, only 24.1% of women in the county breastfeed. That percentage...
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