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Food Dyes In Our Child’s Diet

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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…

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Zinc While Breastfeeding: Is Zicam safe?

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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…

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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…

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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…