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Episode 150 | August 10, 2009
A mom’s healthy, balanced diet is essential for future breastfeeding. Mothers often have questions about which foods are important to eat and which foods should be avoided when nursing their babies. What are some helpful nutritional guidelines? How important is calcium, iron, protein? What foods and snacks are best? And the importance of staying hydrated. April Boyle, a board certified lactation consultant and registered dietitian is this week’s expert. Show Notes
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Episode 149 | August 4, 2009
Breastfeeding Basics: What are some advantages for both mom and baby? When will your milk come in? How much and how often should you feed your newborn? When should you consider purchasing a breast pump, bottles and other breastfeeding gear? When is your window of opportunity to introduce a bottle? Plus, common breastfeeding hiccups and ways to overcome them. Is there a genetic factor? Dr. Eyla Boise, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University California San Diego School of Medicine is this weeks breastfeeding expert.
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Episode 14 | August 22, 2006
Sore nipples, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, low milk supply and prior breast surgeries. Annalee Hulburt, IBCLC, RLC, Lactation Consultant is in our studio to shed some light on these issues and more. For more info and resources on Breastfeeding Solutions for Common Problems, visit Annalee’s website Breastfeeding San Diego.
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Episode 13 | August 14, 2006
Margaret Goebel IBCLC, RLC Lactation Consultant, discusses what to do and what not to do during the first days of breastfeeding: feeding cues, the correct latch, nipple preference, resources if breastfeeding is not going as planned and much, much more! Margaret is the owner of “The Sweetest Milk” Lactation Consulting business.
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Episode 12 | August 8, 2006
Breastfeeding: What to know before it’s time to breastfeed, is discussed with Carol Hunter, a La Leche League Leader. This week PregTASTIC kicks off Breastfeeding Awareness Month with the first of a four part series about breastfeeding. How breastfeeding benefits both baby and mom, tips on utilizing breastfeeding resources, misconceptions about breastfeeding and Dad’s role.
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