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Breastfeeding Articles

Why Breastfeed?

The First Week of Breastfeeding

Engorgement

New Product Spotlights

Whisper Wear Hands-free Breast Pump

Ameda ComfortGel Hydrogel Pads

Whittlestone Manual Breast Expresser

Avent Mother's Minder Reminder Bracelet

Health Tip Spotlights

Thrush

Breastfeeding & Yeast Infections

The Use of Fluconazole to Treat Candida Infections of the Nipple & Breast

Parenting

Circumcision - Is It Still Wise?

Child Care Interview

Authorization to Treat a Minor Form

Your Stories

The Hecht Family (A latching problem leads to a frenulectomy for the baby)

The Menn Family (After battling thrush while breastfeeding, a hydrocephalus scare reinforces a Mom's decision to

                         breastfeed)

The Masse Family (Nursing pain and finding support with other breastfeeding mothers, a Mom's determination to give

                         her baby the best makes for a great breastfeeding success story)

Radio Archives - Babies and Moms ~ Breastfeeding & Beyond

Week 1 - "Surviving the First Two Weeks With Your Baby" with Host - Sheila Janakos

Related Articles

The First Week in Breastfeeding

Engorgement

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Gabrialla Hot/Cold Packs

Ameda ComfortGel Hydrogel Pads

Week 2 - "Surviving Weeks Three to Eight With Your Baby" with Host - Sheila Janakos

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Happiest Baby on the Block Products

Over The Shoulder Baby Holder

Baby's Bliss Gripe Water

Week 3 - "Surviving The Awakening Period (3-6mos)" with Host - Sheila Janakos

 

Week 4 - "Getting Your Baby to Calm Down, Stop Throwing Tantrums, & Sleep" with Guest - Dr. Harvey Karp

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Week 5 - "Breastfeeding & The Working Mom" with Guest - Karen Lynch

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Child Care Interview

Sample Authorization to Treat a Minor Form

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Traditional Medicinals Mother's Milk Tea

Mother's Milk Storage Bags

Week 6 - "Infant and Maternal Nutrition - Nurturing Bodies" with Guest - Dr. Jimi Francis-Morrill

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Nurture Breastfeeding Supplements

Week 7 - "Surviving Months Six to Nine With Your Baby" with Host - Sheila Janakos

 

Week 8 - "Getting Your Baby to Calm Down, Stop Throwing Tantrums, & Sleep" with Guest - Dr. Harvey Karp

Re-Broadcast of Week 4

Week 9 - "Breastfeeding & Complications" with Host - Sheila Janakos

In this show, Sheila will discuss the complications that sometimes arise when Mom is breastfeeding. Issues like sore/cracked nipples, plugged ducts and nipple pores, engorgement, mastitis, & thrush. Sheila will also discuss oversupply, overactive letdowns, breast surgery, low milk supply, biting, and the different ways to resolve these issues.

Related Articles

Thrush

Engorgement

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Over The Shoulder Baby Holder

Gabrialla Hot/Cold Breast Gel Pack

Lansinoh Lanolin Cream

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Whisper Wear Breast Pumps

Week 10 - "Infant Nutrition ~ Nurturing Babies" with Guest - Dr. Jimi Francis-Morrill

Don't miss this show!  Want to know how to optimize your child's nutrition and how you can reap the benefits?

Jimi is back with more information specifically on infant nutrition.  Discover how years of research have led to clarification on nutritional misconceptions and the benefits of her breastfeeding supplement "Nurture".

 

Week 11 - "Surviving Months Nine to Twelve With Your Baby" with Host - Sheila Janakos

This week, Sheila will discuss developmental behaviors of the child-on-the-go and how to breastfeed while you’re actively on the move.  She will discuss infant safety and ‘child-proofing’ as your baby begins to move around and explore their surroundings.

 

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Happiest Toddler on the Block Video/DVD

Nurture Breastfeeding Supplements

Hyland's Teething Tablets

Super Baby Food Book

 

Week 12 - "Mammary Candidosis Among Lactating Women" with Guest - Dr. Jimi Francis-Morrill

This week, Dr. Jimi discusses mammary candidosis (Thrush), it's causes, and it's remedies, including home care treatment.  Discover how to deal with this breastfeeding challenge from one of the world's authorities on the subject.  "Nurture"

 

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Nurture Breastfeeding Supplements

Bravado Cotton Bras

 

Week 13 - "Mammary Candidosis Among Lactating Women - Part Two" with Guest - Dr. Jimi Francis-Morrill

A topic so hot, we had to give it to you in two parts.  Dr. Jimi is back and continues to discuss why mammary candidosis (Thrush) deserves more attention.  Discover how to deal with this breastfeeding challenge from one of the world's authorities on the subject.  "Nurture"

 

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Bravado Cotton Bras

Week 14 - "Dealing With Difficult Breastfeeding Issues" with Host - Sheila Janakos

This week, Sheila will discuss the difficult and often not talked about issues that are associated with breastfeeding.  Topics we'll cover are low milk supply, overabundant milk supply, breastfeeding & surgery, breastfeeding after breast augmentation or reduction surgeries, and bottle refusal.

 

Week 15 - "Ultimate Breastfeeding" with Guest - Dr. Jack Newman

Dr. Jack Newman joins us to discuss the cultural and international aspects of breastfeeding.

Dr. Newman will talk about his position on neo-natal breastfeeding, medications and breastfeeding, & the latest in breastfeeding & breast milk research.  Find out what this internationally renowned expert is up to and what's next.

A wonderful show!  Dr. Jack Newman's Home Page

 

Week 16 - "Preventing Environmental Risks for Our Children" with Guest - Nancy Chuda, President, CHEC

Nancy Chuda, Co-Founder & President of the Children's Health Environmental Coalition teaches us about preventable health and development problems caused by exposures to toxic substances in homes, schools and communities.  Discover how you can take action to protect children against these toxic threats.  www.checnet.org

 

Week 17 - "Advanced Breastfeeding Issues - Part Two" with Host - Sheila Janakos

This week, Sheila continues to discuss the difficult and often not talked about issues that are associated with breastfeeding.  Topics we'll cover are restarting breast milk, adoption & teen pregnancy breastfeeding, lactation and men, AIDS & breastfeeding, and international & cultural differences in regards to breastfeeding timelines.

 

Week 18 - "Human Milk for Human Babies ~ Milk Banking" with Guest - Pauline Sakamoto RN, MS, LS

Pauline Sakamoto, Executive Director of the Mother's Milk Bank at Valley Medical Center will teach us how to give your extra breast milk to others who need it, and how to become a recipient.  We'll learn about the benefits and differences of Milk Banking and how it is becoming more widely accepted around the world. http://www.milkbanksj.org/ 

 

Week 19 - "Dads ~ The Making of a Father" with Guests - Joe Kelly, President, Dads & Daughters and Jan Richter, Advocacy Director, Connect for Kids

This show is for Dads interested in becoming the Father they want to be.  These two organizations have been representing the interests of our children for years.  Joe Kelly and Jan Richter will talk about the importance of Dad’s role and discuss some hard topics. They'll give practical advice and excellent resources that will help you make noticeable changes fast! www.dadsanddaughters.org   www.connectforkids.org

 

Week 20 - "Tummy Remedies for Babies and Moms" with Guest - Roshan Kaderali RN, CNM, & CEO of Mom Enterprises

 

This week, the creator of Baby's Bliss Gripe Water and the new Morning Sickness Magic will join us to explain how natural remedies can ease stomach stomach upset, hiccups, gas, nausea, and other digestive problems.