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The Advantages of Breastfeeding

The benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby

by: Dr. Jack Newman

reastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy – especially at first. Learning to get the correct latch can take time and patience. It is worth it though. The advantages of breastfeeding are endless and continue well past your baby’s first six months. If you’re not convinced that breastfeeding is right for you and your baby, please read on:

1. How to Rekindle your Relationship Has your relationship been pushed down your list of priorities since having children? Your relationship with your partner is the foundation upon which your entire family is structured–so if your marriage is strong, your whole family will be strong,
   April 14th, 2014
2. The Breastfeeding Detox Traditional detox diets don’t work if a baby is counting on you for nourishment. If you’re feeling sluggish you can still give your baby a boost. Here’s how to cleanse your body when you’re breastfeeding:  Why
   March 30th, 2014
3. End Bedtime Battles As parents we often talk at our kids, telling them to stop doing something or to do something we want them to do. In reality we should be talking to them and not just correcting behavior or directing them all the time. The solution? Have a little fun. Using
   March 18th, 2014
4. Find the Best Baby Carrier Baby carriers can be an invaluable accessory during the first year of your baby's life. Here are the three main styles to choose from and how to find the best fit for you and your baby. Slings Made of fabric, they "sling" sash-style
   March 18th, 2014
5. How to Eat Healthier as a Family Tired of making separate meals for everyone in the family? Try these healthy, homemade meals by Aviva Goldfarb, author of The Six O'Clock Scramble. They’re simple, creative, healthy, unprocessed and kid-friendly without being adult alienating
   March 18th, 2014
6. Surprising Holiday Hazards As parents, we don't want to make like the Grinch and steal all the Christmas cheer, but we don't want our children to get hurt during the holidays either. Unfortunately, holiday hazards can creep up where you least expect them. Here are four surprising
   February 11th, 2014
7. Start Your Own Holiday Traditions Holiday traditions make for fond memories and great stories. Traditional holiday meals and rituals from your past are a great place to start, but it’s fun to get creative and make some holiday traditions unique to your family. Here are some ideas
   February 11th, 2014
8. "Stop Whining!" Few things are more irritating to a parent’s ear than whining. It can be extremely difficult to deal with and can really push buttons for any parent. Whining is a behavior and behavior is a communication tool – in general children
   February 11th, 2014
9. Flat Tummy After Baby The crunch has long been synonymous with strong, attractive abs. Now researchers have found that not only is the crunch not the best way to train your core, crunches may even damage your back. “We stopped teaching people to do crunches
   February 11th, 2014
10. How To Fix Your Pelvic Floor Pre-pregnancy, you probably never thought much about your pelvic floor. (You know, the network of muscles that keeps your uterus, bladder and bowels in place.) Although now you may be noticing that things down under haven’t been the same since
    February 11th, 2014
11. Weaning Your Baby Weaning can be an emotional time for both mom and baby and isn't always an easy process, no matter when you decide to do it. We went to our experts for tips on how to make weaning easier for you and your baby. Top Five Expert Weaning Tips Start
    January 31st, 2014
12. Gifts for Moms, Babies and Moms-to-Be At Just the Facts, Baby we've compiled some of our favorite new products created by parents because, let's face it, they're the pros when it comes to what moms and babies want most. Here are some great gift ideas, whether you're shopping for new moms,
    November 21st, 2013
13. Healthy Grocery Shopping Strategies for Families When you're trying to shop for healthy foods for your family, it's easy to fall for products emblazoned with marketing buzzwords such as "fortified" and "sugar-free." But many foods that appear to be good for you are actually the opposite. Here's how
    October 6th, 2013
14. Most Common Plastic Surgeries For Moms If you're having trouble accepting your post-baby body and are considering a major "mommy makeover," here's what you should know about the plastic surgery procedures most often chosen by moms: Why Breast Implants Are the Most Popular Plastic
    September 18th, 2013
15. Is Your Kid a Whiner? Kids usually whine because they're tired, bored or hungry – and whining usually gets worse as the day progresses. Here's how to handle a whiny kid: Fight whining with food      Most children are whiny at the end
    August 7th, 2013
16. What Happens to Your Body After Childbirth Moms-to-be are often bombarded with information about what happens to their bodies during labour and delivery, but many are surprised by what happens to their bodies afterwards. To help prevent post-childbirth surprises, here are the top five things
    August 7th, 2013
17. A Safe and Fun Halloween Here's how to keep your tiniest ghosts and goblins protected while having fun on Halloween. 1. Protect children from situations beyond their abilities. Young children shouldn't be expected to navigate the streets without an adult
    August 1st, 2013
18. The Best Sunscreens for Kids Chances are you remember running around all day with little to protect your skin from the sun but a bikini bottom and, if you were lucky, a hat. Times have changed and the sun has gotten stronger and more powerful. While shade and clothing should always
    June 24th, 2013
19. Sore Nipples while Breastfeeding Baby Despite your best intentions, the stabbing pain in your nipples may make you want to give up on breastfeeding. Nipple pain is the most common complaint among lactating women, but nursing should not be a painful process. "Prolonged stabbing or irritating
    June 18th, 2013
20. Could You Have Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is an illness and it can be cured. Once you learn more about what's causing the depression and take some steps towards treatment, you'll be on the road to finding yourself again and enjoying life with your new baby. Here's what
    June 3rd, 2013
21. Stress-Free Shopping With Baby Are new moms destined to turn from shopaholic to shopaphobic? The truth is, shopping does become more difficult once your newborn arrives. But the good news is a little planning can make your shopping experience efficient–and even enjoyable–once
    May 30th, 2013
22. Exercise After Baby After childbirth, I was amazed by how much my stomach looked like a deflated balloon. If this is happening to you too, don't panic–your uterus will naturally contract back to its pre-pregnancy shape a few weeks after you give birth. But this
    May 13th, 2013
23. Help For Working Moms Some women start worrying about whether to return to work long before their babies are born – and many change their minds several times along the way. "Sometimes you just don't know how you're going to feel until after your baby is born," says
    May 10th, 2013
24. Does Your Toddler Listen to You? Preschoolers are amazing little people, but they can also be oppositional, impulsive, self-centered, inflexible and illogical – especially when upset. If you feel as though you and your toddler are speaking different languages, here's how to
    May 10th, 2013
25. Surviving Air Travel with Children If you're afraid of turning into "one of those families" we've all seen aboard planes with squalling, unruly children, don't worry–with a little forethought and preparation you can get to your destination with minimal stress and a happy family.
    May 8th, 2013
26. Coping with Invasive In-laws Much as you may not want to hear this, in the minds of your in-laws, their opinion does matter more than yours. They've done this all before and, when it comes to their grandchild, they consider themselves to be the best authority on everything
    May 8th, 2013
27. Is Your First Born Jealous? Before your new baby arrived, your toddler was told he'd have a wonderful little brother to play with and how much fun it would be. Then the little brother was born and your toddler started thinking, "This squirming, red-faced baby that takes up all
    May 2nd, 2013
28. New Mom Survival Guide Giving birth is one of the most physically challenging experiences a woman can go through. And, with the excitement of preparing for the baby’s arrival, new moms sometimes forget that they’re going to need a little TLC too. While
    May 2nd, 2013
29. Choose the Best Child Care Finding great child care should be easy, but many parents find themselves on long waiting lists or are traumatized by child care horror stories. Here's what you need to know when it comes to choosing the best child care for your baby: How
    May 2nd, 2013
30. More Sleep for Mom If you're like us, chance are you're chronically sleep deprived. As a mom, it isn't easy to get enough shut-eye. Kids wake up at all hours of the night and most are notoriously early risers. Plus, the quest for a little "me time" often keeps moms up
    May 1st, 2013
31. Raise a Street Smart Child It's not easy to admit how scary our world can be–especially to our children. Here's how to create a street smart child without making your child fearful. 1.    Be a protector and teacher. No parent wants to admit
    May 1st, 2013
32. Getting your Pre-Baby Body Back There were probably days during your pregnancy when you thought your body couldn't possibly expand any further. But, incredibly, it did. And then you discovered that everything doesn't just miraculously deflate once your baby is born. Fortunately,
    May 1st, 2013
33. Breastfeeding 101: How to get the perfect latch Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. One of the biggest complaints from new moms is nipple pain. "If your nipples hurt, it's usually because of a poor breastfeeding latch," says Dr. Jack Newman, head of the Newman Breastfeeding
    May 1st, 2013
34. How to Make Every Day Earth Day From the coolest green products to helpful tips for making your home more eco-friendly, here's how to live like it's Earth day, every day. Buy food with less packaging Discarded packaging makes up around one-third of all waste in
    May 1st, 2013
35. How To Do Pelvic Floor Exercises Kegel exercises are one of the best ways to prep your body for labor and also help restore pelvic health after giving birth. Not
    November 18th, 2012
36. Are You Spoiling Your Baby? When you pick your baby up every time she cries, or buy your toddler a toy on every shopping trip, are you spoiling them rotten? We asked the experts to weigh in: Is it possible to spoil a baby? No: Cindy Brandon,
    August 27th, 2012
37. Stress-Free Parenting Tips It's hard to balance a successful work and home life–and it's even harder to focus on your own mental health. Over time, the anxiety can start to build up until ultimately it starts to affect your attitude and abilities. Managing and reducing
    August 7th, 2012
38. Should You Get the Flu Shot? Being sick isn't fun, but the flu can actually be dangerous for young children and pregnant women. Here’s why the flu shot is so important for your family. How the Flu is Spread The flu virus is spread from
    July 6th, 2012
39. 10 Easy Ways to Go Green Earth Day is right around the corner – what better time to get a little greener? With help from Earth Day Canada, parenting expert and mother-of-four Maureen Dennis shares her Top 10 Earth Day Canada Approved Sustainable Tips for Families
    April 25th, 2012
40. Take Better Photos of Your Baby Professional photography is great for capturing the perfect baby shot, but when it comes to every day activities the onus is on you to take great pictures. Don’t worry; it’s easier than you think. You just need to spend
    March 30th, 2012
41. March Break Solutions Sometimes we feel we need to fill every minute of our children's day with FUN. March Break doesn’t need to be a frenzy of planning, organizing and rushing from one activity to the next. Kids like–and need–some downtime. “You
    March 15th, 2012
42. Get your Pre-Baby Body Back Your promise to yourself may have been to get your pre-baby body back, or simply to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2012, but chances are you’ve already fallen off the fitness bandwagon. Most people fall short of their New Year's resolutions before
    February 4th, 2012
43. Holiday Shopping Guide Cool treats for mom and baby: For Mom-to-Be Share the Luv
    December 15th, 2011
44. The Best Mom and Baby Classes Anxious to get out of the house? Turns out, socialization (for both mom and baby) is just one of the benefits of doing classes with your infant. Here’s how to find the best class for you and your baby: When to Start A recent
    August 27th, 2011
45. Lose Your Pregnancy Weight If you've discovered that those extra pregnancy pounds don't just magically disappear after your baby is born, this article is for you. Here's how to get back in shape post pregnancy: When can you start exercising? Depending
    August 27th, 2011
46. Sex After Baby Let’s face it, when new moms get any time between the sheets, there’s only one thing they want to do – and that’s sleep. If you’re worried about your lagging libido (or are afraid sex after baby might involve more pain
    August 27th, 2011
47. Couple Time After Baby Even if it’s just a dinner date, time away from the kids is important, but many women are caught between bonding with their partners and worrying about their children, says parenting expert Jennifer Kolari. Here’s how to take the time you
    August 27th, 2011
48. Surviving Air Travel with Kids If you're afraid of turning into "one of those families" we've all seen aboard planes with squalling, unruly children, don't worry–with a little forethought and preparation you can get to your destination with minimal stress and a happy family.
    December 21st, 2010
49. Breast Milk Pumping Facts It’s hard to believe, but prior to 1996 double-electric breast pumps weren’t available for at-home use. Now, pumping technology is so advanced moms can
    September 14th, 2010
50. Dealing with Anger Our children bring us incredible joy. Yet, there are times they can bring out the anger in us. Regardless of how skilled you are at parenting, and no matter how wonderful your children are you cannot avoid all the unpleasant situations that can occur
    August 26th, 2010
51. Great Gifts for Moms Desperately searching for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? Look no further, we've got six gifts guaranteed to make her day perfect. 1. Baby food cooking classes on dvd
    May 18th, 2010
52. Would you ever drug test your child? And you thought your toddler was trouble–just wait ’til he’s a teen. The latest parenting trend is taking a page from the Olympics as worried parents submit their teens to random drug testing. Is this an unforgivable betrayal of trust,
    April 30th, 2010
53. Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss It’s the ultimate “kick me when I’m down” scenario: you’re still recovering from having a baby, your body doesn’t look the same–and now your hair is falling out. Is this some kind of cruel beauty joke for new
    April 27th, 2010
54. The Truth About Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss After giving birth, many moms assume those first pounds will melt off in days. But some women can hold onto weight for up to a month after giving birth. Here’s why your body may not look like Heidi Klum’s the week after you deliver: Baby
    April 27th, 2010
55. Dealing with Unwanted Parenting Advice While an occasional, well-meaning comment may be okay, too much unsolicited parenting advice can be annoying and put a strain on relationships. Here are 10 ways to respond to unwanted baby advice:  1. Listen before you react It’s
    April 27th, 2010
56. How to Interview a Babysitter or Nanny Hiring a nanny or babysitter can be a time-consuming and stressful time for a parent. The first step is to dedicate enough time to the hiring process so you can make sure that you’re making the best decision for your family. When
    April 27th, 2010
57. Facts about Finding a Nanny for your Baby Hiring a nanny for your baby can be stressful, especially for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know to make the process easier so you can find the best care for your kids. Live-in, or live-out? Before you start
    April 27th, 2010
58. Managing with Multiples I can spend hours talking about the joys and challenges of raising twins (I have twin girls, and an older boy), but first I usually try to assuage an expectant mom's fears and address her main concerns about delivering multiples. Here's my two-minute
    December 22nd, 2009
59. Post-Pregnancy Health Problems There are a lot of things people don't tell you about what happens to your body after you give
    December 22nd, 2009
60. Baby Car Travel Tips Listening to your baby cry while you are trying to drive is challenging. But a few new ideas and a little time and maturity can help your baby become a happy traveler. Pick and choose from our list of car travel tips until you find one that works for
    December 22nd, 2009
61. Gift Ideas for Moms, Babies and Moms-to-be At Just the Facts, Baby we've compiled some of our favorite products from companies created by parents because, let's face it, they're the pros when it comes to what moms and babies want most. Here are some great gift ideas, whether you're shopping
    December 22nd, 2009