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Topic Archive: breastfeeding

Episode 107 | August 26, 2008

“First Series” show 2 of 3: First Days After Birth

What to expect during the first few days while caring for your new baby? How does your body and your baby’s body change? Danger signs, breast feeding cues, car seat tips and establishing visiting hours at home. Midwife, Gerri Ryan returns for part 2 of our 3 part series. Plus, win a BabyHawk baby carrier!

NEXT WEEK: PregTASTIC “Firsts Series”. Part 3: What to expect during the first few weeks after giving birth. And, your chance to win another BabyHawk baby carrier!

 
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Episode 104 | August 6, 2008

Breastfeeding Myths and More

The 411 on breastfeeding. PregTASTIC celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Week! Are you magically supposed to know how to BF? What does a hamburger have to do with breastfeeding? What is an enteromammary pathway? Hot or cold compress? Are breastfed babies protected from diseases mom was vaccinated against? Lactation Consultant and author Rose DeVigne-Jackiewicz RN, IBCLC gives the 411 on breastfeeding myths and more. Plus, another PregTASTIC contest!

 
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Episode 65 | August 28, 2007

Notes From a Lactation Consultant

When should you hire a lactation consultant? How to handle those offering well meaning advice. How to tell family that you may not want to have visitors right after giving birth. What’s up with underwire bras? And, another PregTASTIC contest! This week’s guest, Margaret Goebel is the owner of “The Sweetest Milk” Lactation Consulting business.

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Episode 64 | August 20, 2007

Dr. Jack Newman & Helping Mothers Achieve Their Breastfeeding Goals

What are two basic principles to understanding breastfeeding? How do they help new mothers? Leading lactation expert, Dr. Jack Newman discusses why there is more to BF than the breastmilk. Plus, breastfeeding myths, common problems, milk banks and more!

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Episode 62 | August 6, 2007

Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. The importance of the latch and colostrum. Breastfeeding right after a c-section? Lactation Consultant, Annie VerSteeg, addresses these concerns. Plus, tube/finger feeding, nipple confusion, and thrush.

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Episode 61 | July 23, 2007

Annie’s Birthing Story

Why was Annie induced? Why did she break all the rules of delivery? And conflicting breastfeeding advice. Annie and Rob join us to talk about the birth of baby Matty. A contest winner! And a caller shares how she was the last to learn of her pregnancy.

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Episode 53 | May 29, 2007

Formula Feeding Facts

What if breastfeeding does not go as planned? Maybe breastfeeding is not what you have in mind. What you can do to optimize the health of a formula-fed baby? Plus, formula options, new trends in homemade formulas and cow’s colostrum.

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Episode 44 | March 26, 2007

5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

Many women plan to breastfeed although when the time comes many struggle with various issues. Learn what you can do before birth that will lead to success with breastfeeding.

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Episode 15 | August 28, 2006

Breastfeeding Part 4 of 4: Breastfeeding Gear

What breastfeeding products work best, are right for you, help with pain, and what products are a must have? Veronica Tingzon IBCLC, RLC, CLE, theoriginalcomfortfood.com, details breastfeeding bras, pumps, nipple creams, nipple shields, nursing pillows and more.

 
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