World Breastfeeding Week

Got Milk? Making Breast Best for Diabetic Moms
Babies who breastfeed have a lower incidence of type 1 diabetes, and may be less likely to become obese adults. But moms with diabetes who choose to nurse face a special challenge -- balancing their own treatment needs with their child's well-being. Find out helpful hints for maintaining blood sugar control while keeping baby healthy and happy from your Guide to Diabetes, Paula Ford-Martin.

Breastfeeding Multiples
Hints to help you successfully nurse your babies, from your Guide to Multiples, Pamela Prindle Fierro.

Breastfeeding in the Information Age
Twenty years ago, there was little support for breastfeeding mothers. Today, we live in an "Information Age" brimming with breastfeeding resources and assistance, from Lynn Johnson, your guide to Baby Parenting.

Breastfeeding = Risk Reduction
Looking for ways to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer? Breastfeeding is high on the list of things you can do to lower the risk.

Nurturing the Special Infant
Mother's milk provides the infant with necessary antibiotics that strengthens their immune system, helping to prevent chronic illnesses associated with special needs. Many disorders will hinder your ability to naturally breastfeed your infant. In spite of these disorders, you can find alternatives that enable you to nourish and nurture your beloved little one. From Jody Swarbrick, your Guide to Parenting Special Needs.

Prozac During Breastfeeding
Weighing the pros and cons. One woman's mistake could have proven fatal. From Depression Guide Nancy Schimelpfening.

Breastfeeding, Natural and Cheap
Breast feeding your baby is a frugal alternative - cheap and natural. From About Frugal Living Guide Pat Veretto.

Breastfeeding Is Good For Mom, Too!
Discover the many health benefits to mothers who breastfeed from reduced risks of certain cancers and osteoporosis to faster return of the uterus to its pre-pregnant size, from Women's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth.

Adoptive Breastfeeding
Adoptive mothers can - and do - breastfeed successfully. For those who are interested, there's a wealth of information, support, and community. From Sass Stanfield, About guide to Adoption.

Breast Cancer and Breast Feeding
It seems logical that these topics should be related, but is there really a link between breast cancer risk and breast feeding?

Breastfeeding while Traveling
How to travel with your child and deal with the breastfeeding in public issues from Teresa Plowright, About guide to Traveling with Kids.

Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding is a natural, but learned, art. Get your breastfeeding relationship off on the right foot with advice from Pregnancy Guide Robin Weiss on educating yourself beforehand and making the first feeding go smoothly.

Local Resources

Celebrating a Natural Bargain
Dayton, OH An interview with Linda Smith, FACCE, IBCLC. She runs the Bright Futures Lactation Resource Centre. We also have two activities for World Breastfeeding Week. From Dayton Guide Connie Livingston.

Breastfeeding in Louisville
Louisville, KY A look at local resources for breastfeeding education and support.

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