Great articles about all aspects of nursing.

Links on the Web and Useful Articles Concerning Breastfeeding General Breastfeeding Information and Support Resources: 

Frequently Asked Questions About Breastfeeding from the Texas Department of Women, Infant and Children.  Also includes FAQs about the postnatal period.

Breastfeeding Myths from WIC.  Debunks some of the common myths about breastfeeding.

Texas Lactation Support Hotline.  The lactation support hotline is a referral hotline available to anyone in Texas. Lactation specialists provide answers to breastfeeding questions. They will also give referral numbers of lactation specialists local to the Texas caller.

Texas Lactation Support Directory.  This directory serves as a referral system for people in need of breastfeeding support.

Did You Know?  Interesting facts about breastfeeding such as its impact on the environment and the economy.

Breastfeeding the fussy/colicky/reflux baby

Breastfeeding twins – Breastfeeding twins will take lots of time and patience at first, but it can be done!

Tips for success when breastfeeding twins – Includes information on positioning and frequency and a guide to the first few weeks.

Breastfeeding and Exercise/Nutrition:

How does a mother’s diet affect her breastmilk?  You do not have to eat a perfect diet to provide quality milk for your baby, but it will make you and your baby thrive. 

Are certain foods off limits while breastfeeding?  Read this article to find out; it also includes information about caffeine and artificial sweeteners. 

Breastfeeding and alcohol.  Is it okay to occasionally indulge? 

Breastfeeding and exercise – Exercise is fine for mom and the nursing baby 

Breastfeeding and weight loss – Is it okay to diet while nursing? Yes, if some precautions are taken.  

Breastfeeding and herbal supplements – Found out which ones are safe. 

Herbal Supplements that can increase/decrease your milk supply 

Breastfeeding & Dieting – Research Says You Can Do Both – Another article about losing weight while breastfeeding 

The ideal diet for the breastfeeding mother – A complete guide to eating while breastfeeding. 

The Benefits of Breastfeeding:

Benefits of Breastfeeding.  Explains the many benefits of breastfeeding for mother, child and society. 

Benefits of Breastfeeding to the Mother.  Explains the long-term benefits moms can experience by breastfeeding.  The long-term health effects are encouraging.

Breastfeeding and Child Illness.  Article concerning breastfeeding and its effect on your child’s immune system.

Study Links Breastfeeding to High Grades, College Entry

Breastfeeding linked to reduced incidence of SIDS

Breastfeeding and Diabetes Risk

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