NEW! Breastfeeding in Mongolia Reprint from the July-August 2009 issue of Mothering Magazine."In Mongolia, there's an oft-quoted saying that the best wrestlers are breastfed for at least six years-a serious endorsement in a country where wrestling is the national sport." Thus begins Ruth Kamnitzer's heartwarming and hilarious tale of her three years raising a baby and living in a traditional felt tent in the Mongolian countryside. 8 pages. Digital format only.
NEW! Sometimes breastfeeding is about survival. Many lessons were learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina one of which is the importance of continued breastfeeding even in the face of devastation. In an emergency, mother's milk can save lives. - Digital Format Only
NEW !How research proves that nursing can actually help women recover from post-partum depression. Digital format only.
NEW! All medications enter breastmilk- so how do we know what is safe and what is not? Find out about the transmission of drugs into breastmilk, infant sensitivity to medications, and which drugs directly effect milk production. The author-Thomas Hale explores specific types of drugs as well as herbal remedies. An important article for not only breastfeeding mothers but anyone working with women and babies. - Digital Format Only
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