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    A Bedsharing Breakthrough
    • Jan 20, 2020
    • 6 min

    A Bedsharing Breakthrough

    New evidence-based protocol for healthcare providers offers guidance on how to help families sleep safely. The majority of healthcare...
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    It's Black Breastfeeding Week!
    • Aug 28, 2019
    • 2 min

    It's Black Breastfeeding Week!

    In 2011, feeling that National Breastfeeding Month didn’t highlight enough of the specific issues that Black breastfeeding mothers...
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    Everything You Need to Know About Donating Breastmilk
    • Aug 14, 2019
    • 2 min

    Everything You Need to Know About Donating Breastmilk

    Babies all over the country need breastmilk, especially when they are born premature or with other health complications. Not all mothers...
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    World Breastfeeding News
    • Aug 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    World Breastfeeding News

    World Breastfeeding Week is finally here, and we’ve rounded up some breastfeeding news from all over the world to celebrate! These...
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    World Breastfeeding Week is Coming!
    • Jul 11, 2019
    • 4 min

    World Breastfeeding Week is Coming!

    World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration held from August 1st to the 7th to reestablish a global breastfeeding culture,...
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    Celebrating Mothers!
    • May 10, 2019
    • 3 min

    Celebrating Mothers!

    While it's important to appreciate mothers every day of the year, it's especially important to take time to express our gratitude on...
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    Breastfeeding in an Emergency
    • May 2, 2019
    • 4 min

    Breastfeeding in an Emergency

    Emergencies happen for a lot of different reasons, unfortunately, and while it can be scary to talk about, it's important to be prepared....
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    Breastfeeding and the Environment
    • Apr 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    Breastfeeding and the Environment

    When it comes to taking care of Mother Nature, breastfeeding can't be beat. Breastmilk may look white, but actually, it is as "green" as...
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    How Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers
    • Apr 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    How Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers

    The first few months after birth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Mothers need all the support they can get, and breastfeeding is...
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    Teaching Children About Breastfeeding
    • Apr 11, 2019
    • 4 min

    Teaching Children About Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience for both the mother and the infant. It helps keep your infant healthy and strong and builds a...
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    Worthy Cause - Mothers' Milk Bank
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 4 min

    Worthy Cause - Mothers' Milk Bank

    Mothers' Milk Bank (MMB) is a non-profit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation whose mission is 'to improve the quality...
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    Baby-Led Weaning
    • Mar 7, 2019
    • 3 min

    Baby-Led Weaning

    There comes a time in all parents' life that they have to start the weaning process for their child. Weaning is the process that begins...
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    How to Celebrate Valentine's Day while Breastfeeding
    • Feb 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    How to Celebrate Valentine's Day while Breastfeeding

    If you are a new parent with a breastfeeding baby, you know how the best laid plans can be hijacked at any moment. Instead of being...
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    Black History Month - Honoring Black Midwife Pioneers
    • Feb 1, 2019
    • 4 min

    Black History Month - Honoring Black Midwife Pioneers

    February is Black History Month, and we are celebrating by honoring some midwives and doulas who changed the face of Black breastfeeding...
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    Building a Breastfeeding Library
    • Jan 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Building a Breastfeeding Library

    Reading is one of the most important parts of a young child's life. Access to a variety of informational books that discuss breastfeeding...
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    Looking Back at 2018
    • Dec 21, 2018
    • 2 min

    Looking Back at 2018

    2018 is coming to an end, and what a year is was! We would like to ring in the New Year by sharing some of the amazing things that...
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    Former NBA Star and Arizona Librarian Celebrate Breastfeeding and Animal Babies
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 3 min

    Former NBA Star and Arizona Librarian Celebrate Breastfeeding and Animal Babies

    Watercolor illustrations of animal families promote science education, attachment, and healthy attitudes toward breastfeeding in new...
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    Enter to Win Copies of Our Two New Books: Cuddled and Carried and Babies Nurse!
    • Oct 1, 2018
    • 4 min

    Enter to Win Copies of Our Two New Books: Cuddled and Carried and Babies Nurse!

    Breastfeeding is a beautiful part of nature, and is very healthy for you and your baby. In addition to containing nutrients and vitamins,...
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    Helping Children Feel Comfortable With Breastfeeding
    • Aug 22, 2018
    • 4 min

    Helping Children Feel Comfortable With Breastfeeding

    The benefits of breastfeeding are plentiful and well documented. Breastfeeding is universally recognized as the optimal source of...
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    World Breastfeeding Week Round-Up!
    • Aug 7, 2018
    • 3 min

    World Breastfeeding Week Round-Up!

    We are sad to see #WorldBreastfeedWeek2018 coming to an end, but we aren't done celebrating! To keep the festivities going, our #WBW...
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