Is Codeine Safe For Breastfeeding Mothers?
Codeine is commonly prescribed to new mothers for pain following a c-section or for other reasons but the drug has been a cause for concern in recent years—particularly in breastfeeding mothers....
View ArticleHow Can I Safely Nurse My Baby At Night?
For some mothers, the only way to safely nurse at night is to leave the bed and sit up with their baby. (This is true of mothers who are exceptionally deep sleepers, mothers who are overweight or...
View ArticleWhat Are The Signs My Baby Is Hungry?
“Watch your baby” is standard advice for infant feeding. But that can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for. After all, your baby can’t tell you when he is hungry (at least not in ways...
View ArticleWhat Are The Signs My Baby Is Full?
Just as your baby gives you signs when she is hungry, she will also give you cues to let you know that she is full, including: Cessation of hunger cues: Your baby, when satisfied, will stop signaling...
View ArticleCan I Use Marijuana If I Am Breastfeeding?
Crystal Cain, a Portland, Oregon mother was recently barred from breastfeeding her newborn after telling the staff at the birthing hospital that she used medical marijuana, prescribed by her midwife,...
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Breastfeeding Diet Myths
What should I eat? As a new parent, you likely receive lots of information—which car seat to buy, whether to stroll or carry your child, and when and how to put your child to bed. No doubt you’re...
View ArticleWhen Will My Baby Stop Waking Up At Night To Eat?
The truth is, it varies. Each baby is different. While young babies need to be fed every 2–3 hours in order to consume enough nutrients to support their growth, older babies and toddlers don’t have the...
View ArticleCan I Reduce My Baby’s Risk Of Celiac Disease?
Many mothers are told that by simply breastfeeding until their baby is ready for solids (around 4–6 months of age), and then introducing foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, or barley), they can help...
View ArticleCan I Eat Sushi If I Am Breastfeeding?
Although women are cautioned against eating sushi and other raw seafood (such as sashimi, oysters, clams, and mussels) when pregnant, there is no need to forgo this seafood when breastfeeding. Sushi...
View ArticleCan I Breastfeed If I Am Sick?
Despite being sick with a cold or flu, breastfeeding mothers can and should continue to breastfeed. In fact, breastfeeding is one of the best things a mother can do to keep her baby from getting sick....
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