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How Important Is It, Really, to Nurse?
This is a guest post by Dr. Laura Nathanson, author of The Portable Pediatrician. Most of the parents I see know full well that breast milk is optimal for babies. But does that really outweigh other factors? What if the mother is returning to work at four, eight, twelve weeks? What if she has inverted nipples or…
Is It Safe To Take Medication While You’re Breastfeeding?
The following is a guest post byJennifer Buchanan, RN Remedies blogger and nurse care manager in the Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.The choice to take medication or not while you are breastfeeding can be a stressful decision for many moms, especially during flu season when there are many flu and cold medications available.The key questions to consider for taking medication during lactation are:1. Do the benefits …