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Breastfeeding Moms: Why our Underarms Swell 

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Did you know that many women have breast tissue that actually extends deep into our underarms? 

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It’s National Breastfeeding Month!

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While not every mom can breastfeed exclusively for the recommended 6 – 12 months, as health care providers we try to encourage as much breastfeeding as possible and provide resources.

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Quick Tips: Breastfeeding

Here are some tried and true tips that moms have been relying on for years.

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Breastfeeding: Does it have to be All or Nothing?

Any breastfeeding is good breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding In The First Few Days

Right after your baby is born, you’ll be asked to start breastfeeding.

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The First Days: Breastfeeding Your Newborn

Pregnancy and delivery can be incredible challenging and yet when your sweet baby is born, your journey as mother takes a new turn.

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Mom’s Nutrition While Breastfeeding

After birth, your baby still relies on you for nutrients. Without the umbilical cord, it’s a little less immediate, but what you eat mostly determines what you’re giving your baby.

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Birth Control While Breastfeeding

Despite what you might have heard, breastfeeding is not effective birth control. Many women mistakenly think that they’re not fertile and able to get pregnant until they have a period, that’s not true.

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Why Can’t I Breastfeed?

This is a question I hear from a lot of moms who are doing everything right, following all the advice and still they’re not producing enough milk for their baby.

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Longer Maternity Leave = Longer Time Breastfeeding

It was recently reported in Canada, that when maternity leaves are longer, moms breastfeed their babies longer. It seems like a no-brainer and it’s good to remember when you’re planning your maternity leave.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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