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There are several different reasons why you might be thinking about stopping pumping.  Whatever that reason is, you should know that it is best to wean slowly and gradually.  Stopping pumping “cold turkey” can have painful and even hazardous consequences, such as inflammation and infection. Why is it Important to Wean from Pumping Gradually? Stopping pumping too suddenly can … [Read more...] about How To Stop Pumping Safely

As we all know, it is essential that your baby be in a head down position during labor in order for the birth to be safe.  When a baby is not head down, they are in a breech position.  A breech position is dangerous to both mother and baby. You should be aware that a baby can change its position in the uterus numerous times during pregnancy, so if it isn’t in the right … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A Baby Is Head Down

The Boppy pillow is a popular brand of nursing pillow.  A c-shaped nursing pillow helps to provide support when nursing your baby.  It has a few other uses, too. The Boppy pillow fits around the mother’s belly, giving her support while she is nursing.  It is used as a positioner, making it easier for the mother to get her baby into the right position when feeding. While … [Read more...] about How To Use A Boppy Pillow

Have you noticed that your baby is starting to develop a bit of a flat patch on the back or side of his or her head, or are you worried that this might happen to your child?  It may sound strange, but this is a common problem.  Luckily, it is not dangerous and has no adverse effect on the child’s brain or overall health.  Also, in many cases it will correct on its own over … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Flat Head On a Baby

While colic is a very common condition in infants, it can also be extremely disruptive and distressing to parents and families.  Colic and its symptoms usually disappear, or at least drastically improve, around the age of five or five months.  There is no known “cure” for the condition, and its cause isn’t even agreed upon by medical professions. What is Colic? Colic is a … [Read more...] about How To Soothe A Colicky Baby

One of the biggest challenges experienced by new parents is that of trying to get their newborn to go to sleep at night.  Newborns can sleep up to about 16 to 18 hours a day, but they do so in short blocks, waking up frequently (even at night). Further complicating matters is the fact that newborns have difficulty in telling the difference between day and night.  After your … [Read more...] about How To Get a Newborn To Sleep