When Should Kids Start Going to the Dentist? (Baby Teeth FAQ)
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4 Health Benefits of Eating Meals as a Family
What if there were something families could do to improve everyone’s health? To reduce risky behavior in their teenagers? To be more mentally healthy overall? There is something. I’m referring to the family meal, a time when people gather to eat together. Shared family meals have many health benefits, both physical and emotional. In recent…
Zinc While Breastfeeding: Is Zicam safe?
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When Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?
Whether a baby has been drinking infant formula their whole life or if they’re transitioning from breast milk to formula, many parents want to know at which temperature it’s best served. Sometimes heating formula is a hassle, so it’s worth knowing if cold formula is okay for babies. Good news. For a healthy term baby,…
6 Benefits to Breastfeeding Beyond 6 Months
Feeding babies can feel complicated. However, there are a few recommendations to make things a little simpler. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding of infants for at least six months and continued breastfeeding (along with nutritious complementary foods) up through 2 years, or as long as both…
A Breastfeeding Checklist: 17 Things You May Need
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Lip Fillers While Breastfeeding: 2 Things to Consider
Wondering if lip fillers are safe while breastfeeding? You’re not alone. Many women who have a nursing infant are interested in different cosmetic procedures. A lip filler treatment (or other dermal filler) is just one of many. This post goes into detail about what someone might want to consider if they’re thinking about dermal fillers…
Breast Milk and the Blood Stream: How human milk is made
Yes, parts of breast milk come from blood! Just how is breast milk made? Today’s post covers the basics. Let’s review some anatomy first, then go over how someone’s blood will influence their breast milk. Lastly, I’ll go over why this matters. A few words on breast anatomy for making milk (It’s possible for someone…
Is it safe to take probiotics when breastfeeding?
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