Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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March 17, 2024
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WHO versus CDC Growth Chart
Breastfeeding Resources The WHO or the CDC Growth Chart: Which Is Better? In every well-child check with your pediatrician or family doctor, your baby’s weight will be checked and plotted on a growth chart. Why is that done? Because ensuring healthy growth is important for infant health, brain development, and…
Julie Hazard
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March 15, 2024
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Nipple Care
Preventing nipple pain and trauma is important to sustaining long-term breastfeeding. Photo Credit Shutterstock. Breastfeeding Resources Nipple Care What does your nipple look like after the breastfeeding session? Is it flattened, misshapen like a new lipstick, or red and irritated? If your baby was latched well, it should look about…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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March 14, 2024
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WHO Expert Panel Review of the Ten Steps
Breastfeeding Resources The WHO Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding How Successful Are They? There are essential elements to ensuring a birthing parent is successful in breastfeeding their baby for as long as mutually desired. For instance, teaching a parent how to breastfeed is critical to successful breastfeeding. Almost all parents…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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March 13, 2024
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Managing Engorgement After Milk Comes In (Lactogenesis II)
Breastfeeding Resources Managing Engorgement After Milk Comes In After your full milk supply comes in (also known as lactogenesis II), you will feel your breasts become heavier and fuller. For some, lactogenesis II can change the nipple shape, which can temporarily change your baby’s latch, making it shallower and less effective. At…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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