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New evidence-based protocol for healthcare providers offers guidance on how to help families sleep safely. The majority of healthcare...
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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