August 13, 2013
More and more women are breastfeeding in public these days, but if you’re just starting out, you might be uncomfortable.
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.
Here’s some advice and information to help you deal with the issues many moms face.
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Sore nipples? It’s natural when you first start breastfeeding.
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August 13, 2013
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If your nipples are flat or inverted, breastfeeding may be a little more challenging. Don’t worry. Most babies will learn to latch on anyway.August 4, 2013
Because preterm babies are small, and sometimes have to be separated from their moms for a while, they may have trouble breastfeeding.August 4, 2013
Milk ducts are the channels in your breast that milk flows through to get to the nipple. If a duct gets plugged the best thing to do is keep breastfeeding.
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Three to five days after giving birth, your milk supply increases. That can cause engorgement. So can a missed feeding.
