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Herbs and Galactogogues to Increase Breast Milk Production
Galactagogues are herbs and other substances that support breast milk production and increase milk supply. The most common are: fenugreek, blessed thistle, and more milk plus. Continue reading
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Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk? Average Baby Weight Gain for Breastfed Infants
This has to be one of the most common questions I get asked by new mothers. “How do I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk?” This can be the most frustrating and the most confusing for new mothers. Here is the average baby weight gain for breastfed infants. Continue reading
Signs that your baby is well Fed
Signs that your baby is well fed and getting enough breast milk is one of the biggest concerns to new mothers. So how do you know if the baby is well fed or needs more? Continue reading
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Benefits to Breastfeeding
Overwhelming scientific evidence has proved that breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. It is the perfect food for their gut. It reaps great health benefits for not only the baby but the mother, her family, the health care system and our society as well. So lets look at the facts:The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Here is why: Continue reading