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Breastfeeding and Smoking
Of course, it is better for baby if you don’t smoke. However, if you will not or cannot quit smoking, it is still better to breastfeed than to feed baby with formula. Even if you cannot quit, cutting...
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Breastfeeding and Caffeine
Being a mom, especially a new mom is a tiring job. Many moms really enjoy -some even say need, that morning cup of coffee. If you are one of those moms, there is good news. Most moms don’t have to give...
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Breastfeeding and Alcohol
Many women miss having the occasional glass of wine during pregnancy and look forward to being able to drink again once baby is born. Breastfeeding moms need not completely abstain from alcohol, but...
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Getting Your Body Back into Shape
Many women are anxious to start an exercise program after giving birth. Once your body has healed from childbirth (at least 8 weeks postpartum), there is no reason you cannot start a fitness program....
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Weight Loss by Breastfeeding
One of the many ways that breastfeeding can benefit mom is that it can help you to lose weight. Because it takes an extra 500 calories to make breast milk, you have a 500 calorie head start on moms who...
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Should I Take Prenatal Supplement While Breastfeeding?
Many doctors recommend that breastfeeding mothers continue to take a prenatal supplement. In theory, if you eat a well-balanced diet, you should be able to get all the nutrients your body needs. In...
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Eating Right for You and Baby
The good news about breastfeeding is that you don’t have to eat specific foods to make high quality breast milk for your baby. Mothers from all over the world, eating many different diets, have all...
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