When to Stop Breastfeeding: Is There a Right Time?

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It is considered that a child is usually ready for weaning when all the teeth have appeared, the sucking reflex is almost extinguished, and the number of attachments to the breast reduces to 2-4 per day, which usually happens by 2-3 years old. Sometimes it is necessary to stop breastfeeding because of the mother’s illness, or if the other … Read more

Alcohol and Breastfeeding: How Much Can You Drink?

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The question of alcohol and breastfeeding is currently very topical. Almost 90% of the population consumes alcoholic beverages anyway, including breastfeeding women. The compatibility of alcohol and breastfeeding with lactation isn’t studied enough. Most nursing mothers hear controversial advice about the impact of alcohol on the baby. In this article, we will examine some of the aspects … Read more

Black Women Breastfeeding: I Hear the Rumors

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Before starting the conversation about black women breastfeeding, I have to say that it was a surprise rumor about black women breastfeeding, which said that black women seem to breastfeed less than white mothers. I was born in USSR and the major part of the population in my area was and is still white. As a … Read more

Breastfeeding – Don’t Believe the Rumors! Myths and Tips on Breastfeeding

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Ancient sacraments of childbirth and breastfeeding were surrounded by many superstitions. Though ancient medicine has been quite developed for the time, modern scientists are still studying breast milk and making discoveries. Those researches refute the many superstitions young mothers are willingly guided by. This happens because the new mother during the first months of life is very susceptible to … Read more

Breastfeeding in Public: the Pros and Cons

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Public breastfeeding is an act of breastfeeding a baby in public places (restaurants, bus stops, malls, etc.), where it may be noted and observed by other people. Women Require a Tolerant Attitude As a breastfeeding mother, I know everything about the convenience of breastfeeding, considering the fact you may breastfeed wherever, whenever. Though, I have … Read more

Is Smoking Weed While Breastfeeding Dangerous for Your Baby?

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“Can I smoke weed while breastfeeding?” Nowadays, when smoking cannabis has been legalized in some states there are more and more breastfeeding mothers obsessed with this question. The majority of people using marijuana think of it as a “gateway drug” which do not have any lasting effects on a human organism. But a few researchers already have some fairly … Read more