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No matter how well we think we are preparing for the birth of our baby, it is impossible to know every detail involved in the birthing process. The same can't be said for our midwives who are there to guide mums along the way with these…

Dark Devotional: Mary, motherhood and mixed feelings Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me according to your word. The last Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Mary's assent, the Sunday of motherhood. It is also the…

When Kelsie Elliott was only 20, she became pregnant with her first child. Her inexperience with pregnancy led her to the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center, where the welcoming and safe environment helped her prepare for her…

Dr Kerri Hecox, left, and peer support specialist Jillian Mahon discuss patient care in the family playroom at the Oasis Center in Medford. Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune Dr Kerri Hecox Jill mahon !-->…

FORT WALTON BEACH - Allegra Gast had 6,000 Instagram followers in June; now she has over 31,000 followers - and there's more to it - devouring her postpartum nutrition and breastfeeding advice.The Fort Walton Beach resident and military…

CHENNAI: Young mothers also face a number of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Dr Jayashree Jayakrishnan, lactation consultant. “New mothers, who gave birth during the Covid-19 pandemic, may feel unprepared…

Breastfeeding is one way to provide your baby with the necessary nutrients. Whether you want to breastfeed or not can be a personal choice, but you should at least know its benefits before you make the decision. Breast…

“Between latching on to your baby, producing enough milk and general exhaustion, it's no wonder that many new moms find it difficult to continue breastfeeding.”Did you know that 90 percent of new moms!-->…

Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed infants for the first 6 months. After 6 months, you can introduce complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years or more. Why? Because exclusive breastfeeding…

Mayim with her little suckling humans AAs a Certified Lactation Advisor (CLEC) for the past seven years, I often speak with women who have difficulty breastfeeding. I talk to women who can't get their babies to the…

Whether you are new to breastfeeding or breastfeeding your fifth child, the act of supporting another human being with your body is not easy. So imagine the unique challenges women face when breastfeeding more than one baby. Whether it's…

TIt's hard to overstate the benefits of breastfeeding for moms and babies: research suggests that breastfed infants will have a lower risk of developing health problems like asthma and type 2 diabetes, while d Other research shows that…