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All About the Breastfeeding Baby

There's so much to know about the breastfeeding baby. From the first latch-on to handling health issues that may arise, here's everything you need to know.
My Baby Breastfeeds For Comfort. Is This Okay?
Is it okay for your baby to breastfeed for comfort?
Burping Your Baby When Breastfeeding
Should you burp your breastfed baby? Do breastfed babies need to burp often? What are some good positions for burping?
What Should A Breastfed Baby's Diapers Look Like?
What should a breastfed baby's diapers look like? What is the normal appearance of stools? What do abnormal stools look like? What happens if there is blood in the baby's stool? How often should a breastfed baby urinate? What is brick dust urine?
Witch's Milk
What is witch's milk?
Latch a Baby in the Side-Lying Position
Details on how to breastfeed a baby in the side-lying position
Latch a Baby in the Cradle Hold Position
Description of the cradle hold position for breastfeeding
Latch a Baby in the Football Hold Position
Details on how to use the football hold position for breastfeeding
Latch a Baby in the Cross-Cradle Position
Detailed description of the cross-cradle position and latch-on
Alert the Baby for Feeding
Tips and techniques to help awaken a sleepy baby for a feeding
Baby's First Feeding, Latch-On, and Positioning
What to expect from your baby's first feeding and latch-on. Techniques and tips to make latching-on easy and successful. You can also view a video on positioning and latching.
The Immune System and Breast Milk
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?
Infant Digestion
Why is breast milk so easy on a baby's gastrointestinal system? Most new mothers are concerned about what is happening externally--making sure latch-ons are correct and milk transfer being sufficient--but what is happening with your baby internally? Here you will learn all you need to know about infant digestion.
Breastfeeding Problems Associated With The Infant's Oral Cavity, Head, And Neck
What is the functional anatomy of the oral and pharyngeal region in an infant? What role does it play in breastfeeding? What are some associated breastfeeding problems?
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