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Breastfeeding Twins: Late Preterm

Episode 49 | April 12th, 2013

Breastfeeding twins can be challenging, especially when the babies are late preterm. What are some of the ways these babies behave differently? What should you know before attempting to tandem nurse? Plus, some great advice for managing triple feedings: breastfeeding, supplementation and pumping. (more…)

Breastfeeding Your Baby in the NICU

Episode 30 | November 30th, 2012

If your baby has been placed in the NICU, the separation between mom and baby can sometimes cause a challenge with breastfeeding. How can a mom maximize her breastfeeding success when in this situation? What are your options when it comes to supplementation? And how do you maintain a good milk supply when separated from your baby? (more…)

Partial Breastfeeding: When Supplementation is Needed

Episode 5 | July 2nd, 2012

There are times when a new mother, who plans to exclusively breastfeed, needs to provide supplementation for her baby. How do you cope with the shock and disappointment? In what situations would a baby need something other than breast milk? And what types of “supplementation” are we taking about? (more…)