Causes of Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
Several years ago, a mother of one of my newest patients came to me with the complaint of nipple pain. Mary was a first time mother to a sweet baby boy. She had been nursing him for the last 2 weeks since his birth. He was happily feeding at the breast and...
Can You Get Rid of Mastitis On Your Own?
Susan woke up with fever and chills. She had given birth to her first child three days ago and thought that breastfeeding was going well. Unfortunately, these new symptoms seemed to indicate that maybe it wasn’t going so well after all. After taking a moment to...
3 Reasons for Fussiness at the Breast: Understanding Your Baby
Breastfeeding is a unique journey for every mother and baby, filled with serene moments and, occasionally, some tough challenges. One common hurdle that many new mothers face is fussiness at the breast. This behavior can be puzzling and sometimes stressful, but...
Postpartum Depression is Not Your Fault
Postpartum depression is not your fault. Last night as I was settling into my nightly routine and waiting for the late night news broadcast to come on, I caught the tail end of a show. It was one of those candid camera type shows where they set up an unsuspecting...
You Can Safely Exercise While Breastfeeding
Whether you were an elite athlete before and during pregnancy or you are more of a “walk around the neighborhood” kind of gal, you can safely exercise while breastfeeding. Maternal exercise and breastfeeding can go hand in hand. Most health care providers...
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