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Should You Breastfeed a Sick Baby?

Krys Gray
August 14, 2014
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Dear Diary, Breastfeeding my daughter was the best bonding experience imaginable. I felt so connected to her as I looked into her eyes while nourishing her. Then suddenly at three weeks old, she became...

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August 13, 2014
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Dear Diary, I was nervous about breastfeeding before I had my daughter Peyton.  I heard so many stories about women not being successful at nursing; I was scared I wouldn’t be able to.  Boy was I wrong....

5 Tips to Successfully Breastfeed

#Chocolate Milk
August 12, 2014
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Dear Diary, Sometimes it’s the people who are the closest to you that discourage you the most. My decision to breastfeed my daughter almost four years ago was met with cynicism. I remember sharing the...

When You Can’t Breastfeed

Cindy Mendoza
August 11, 2014
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Dear Diary, Yes, your breast do talk. I know that sounds strange, and when my breasts spoke their first words to me I thought, Yo, you really are a weirdo. But, the conversation has been a part of my six...

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August 10, 2014
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Dear Diary, Breastfeeding is best for babies. There’s an entire campaign selling mothers on it. And now that I’m a mother, I know that we’ll do anything if we believe that it is good for our babies....

How Long is Too Long to Breastfeed?

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August 9, 2014
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Dear Diary, Most of the time when you see me, you see my children close behind. They even went to the White House with me! It was an amazing experience. I was briefed by President Obama himself and my...
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