Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Moms- Are you willing to start speaking as if breastfeeding were the norm?

Fajina asked: So instead of saying that breastfeeding is best. It should be breastfeeding is normal and formula is inferior. Maybe if we all started speaking as if breastfeeding is normal more people would do it. Instead of thinking breastfeeding … Continue reading

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Does breastfeeding really help you to drop the baby weight?

Charley asked: I’ve gained 35 pounds so far in my pregnancy, which is ok according to my doctor. I’m planning on breastfeeding and supposedly that helps you lose your baby weight relatively fast. Has anyone else found this to be … Continue reading

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How much liquid should a breastfeeding mother be drinking a day? Or does it not matter?

Lin F asked: Sorry for the breastfeeding questions. But this is my first time doing really well breastfeeding and I want to be able to keep it up. This is not intended to put down formula feeding mothers. How much … Continue reading

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What is the evolutionary history of breastfeeding in our species?

Bella Vita asked: What is the history of breastfeeding in homo sapiens and our ancestors? At what age did early humans stop breastfeeding? Did it help advance our species? What do you think when someone refers to modern breastfeeding as … Continue reading

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Questions About Breast-Feeding

Why should you breastfeed? There are several reasons why you should give breast-feeding a try… – Believe it or not, breastfeeding can create a calmer baby as the regular comforting feeling of being held by mum and the skin to … Continue reading

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What does breastfeeding do to your body?

Nancie asked: I’ve been hearing a lot about how breastfeeding is good for your baby but I can’t seem to find out what it does to your own body. I’ve been super thirsty all the time. Is it because my … Continue reading

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When breastfeeding, how long after do you start your menstrual cycle again?

The real Bella and Edward asked: I am still breastfeeding and not supplementing. My baby is 8 months old. Would it be normal to start again and dose it depend on how much he is eating when I get it … Continue reading

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How does breastfeeding make you burn calories?

TwinMomma asked: HI, I just had questions, I always heard how breastfeeding makes you burn calories and I was just wondering how?

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