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Letter to Doctors and Parents About the Dangers of Insufficient Exclusive Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

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(En español) Dear Colleague and Parent: My name is Christie del Castillo-Hegyi and I am an emergency physician, former NIH scientist, with a background in newborn brain injury research at Brown University, and mother to a 6-year-old child who is neurologically disabled. I am writing to you because my child fell victim to newborn jaundice, … Continue reading Letter to Doctors and Parents About the Dangers of Insufficient Exclusive Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

From Cafe Mom: Mom Reveals Feeling Like a ‘Piece of Sh*t’ After Breastfeeding Almost Killed Her Baby

Lauren Levy January 30 at 2:12 PM …At the time, Dukovan was already feeling extremely angry at herself for ignoring her own instincts that something was wrong, and equally pissed at those who pressured her into believing that it would be a failure if she had to supplement with formula. “I got to a point where … Continue reading From Cafe Mom: Mom Reveals Feeling Like a ‘Piece of Sh*t’ After Breastfeeding Almost Killed Her Baby

From Bravo TV: Moms Who Hate Breastfeeding, Moms Who Love It, And Everyone in Between Talks Babies on the Boob

It’s challenging, and a hot topic … moms weigh in on how they really feel. by Marianne Garvey February 6, 2018 • 10:01 AM ET “Sandy said: “I have a very interesting take…Coming from a nutrition background and working in Child Nutrition for the last 17 years, breastfeeding was the only way for me. I … Continue reading From Bravo TV: Moms Who Hate Breastfeeding, Moms Who Love It, And Everyone in Between Talks Babies on the Boob

I Learned I Was Capable Of Breastfeeding My Baby Thanks To The Fed Is Best Support Group

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Asher was born after 46 hours of induced labor at 39 weeks, 4 days. I had sudden onset severe pre-eclampsia. In the “golden hour,” he didn’t latch. He was exhausted and a bit lethargic. After the staff took Asher for his bath, I worked with the RN and he latched really well and nursed on … Continue reading I Learned I Was Capable Of Breastfeeding My Baby Thanks To The Fed Is Best Support Group