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October 1st, 2007

Race for the Cure

Yesterday, my family was part of a team of 28 moms, dads, babies and kids. Our parent-baby group all wanted to run or walk The Race for the Cure here in Frankfurt. Those who couldn’t be there donated money. It was important to all of us.
I don’t need to tell you how breast cancer […]

By kate baggott -- 4 comments

December 11th, 2006

Epidurals Linked to Breastfeeding Difficulties

If you’ve just given birth and you’re having trouble breastfeeding, it could be a short lived problem related to the epidural.
The Times, via the Unison.ie news portal (registration required) reported that women who have epidurals during labour are more likely to have problems breastfeeding. Researchers from Sydney University studied 1280 women who had recently given […]

By kate baggott -- 2 comments

May 10th, 2006

Chomped Nipple Syndrome

Chomped nipple syndrome is a phrase I coined to describe how enthusiastic nursing can cause mothers a special discomfort.
Some babies don’t latch onto the nipple properly. Some babies latch on all too well and suck like they’ve never eaten before. Both cases can leave your nipples feeling raw and painful.
If this is you, there are […]

By kate baggott -- 3 comments

March 21st, 2006

Expensive Breast Milk?

We all know that breast milk is best for babies, but many of the reasons I nurse are all about me. The milk is free.
Not only is it free, but it’s always the right temperature, doesn’t require any preparation and it comes in an easy to clean package…me. It also helped me lose more than 3/4th […]

By kate baggott -- 2 comments