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Blue Milk or Clear Color Breastmilk

Several posts are now circulating about "blue milk" having more antibodies for baby when mom or baby are sick. It has become viral in some circles, but it’s not actually based on fact, therefore the importance for clarification.
Breastmilk has a natural bluish hue caused by the presence of CASEIN.
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Issues producing enough breastmilk? Let’s talk about Hypoplasia

Issues producing enough breastmilk? Let’s talk about Hypoplasia

Low milk supply is the main cause for breastfeeding failure, let's explore one of the reason why some women aren't producing enough breastmilk. There are many reason why a woman may have delayed milk production or failure to produce enough milk. Reasons may include: Gestational diabetes, Pre-eclampsia, High blood pressure during pregnancy. Here in this article we will learn about Hypoplasia.
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Updated Guidelines for Milk Storage AAP 2021

Updated Guidelines for Milk Storage AAP 2021

Guidelines for milk storage can be confusing. Many common recommendations are not evidenced based or practical, differ for term and preterm infants, and can lead to families wasting their precious milk. Containers. Mothers should aim for cleanliness but realize milk is a biologic substance an...
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Oversupply and Overactive Letdown During the First Weeks After Given Birth

Oversupply and Overactive Letdown During the First Weeks After Given Birth

Out of all the challenges that can happen with breastfeeding, overproduction and over active letdown was never mentioned before I had my baby. I was prepared for sore nipples, engorgement and low milk supply. Learning what is normal or not when you just had a baby can be challenging. Here are some tips that can help moms to overcome over active letdown and oversupply.
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¿Cómo incluir a papá en la lactancia?

¿Cómo incluir a papá en la lactancia?

No falta quien piense que la lactancia exclusiva es un egoísmo de la mamá y que es injusto con papá porque él no puede pasar tanto tiempo con su bebé. Por supuesto que no hay nada más lejos de la verdad, porque si hay algo que no es egoísta, es amamantar. ¿Cómo podría serlo? Es dedicarse con todo el amor posible a esa nueva personita que vino a llenarnos la existencia.

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