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Category Archives: Colostrum
Hand Expression Technique Video for Increasing Breast Milk by Dr. Jane Morton
Overwhelming evidence has shown that hand expression and breast compression while breastfeeding your infant can greatly increase your milk supply. The below link is a video explaining hand expression techniques, especially beneficial in the first few days post delivery to ensure adequate amounts of colostrum is given to the new baby. 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