Breastfeeding Tips: Dr. Jack Newman’s Articles
October 13, 2008 by Alexis · 8 Comments
Dr. Jack Newman is a pediatrician and author of “Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding” (published in the United States as “The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers”)
He opened the very first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada in 1984. He was also a consultant of UNICEF for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Dr. Newman has helped countless women breastfeed successfully with his books, video clips, DVD and personal help. He invented the “breast compression technique“, which is part of his protocol to increase milk supply.
Protocol to Increase Breast Milk Supply
5 Breastfeeding Tips to Avoid Problems
October 13, 2008 by Alexis · Comments Off
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by Carrie Lauth
Over 70% of American women start breastfeeding their baby in the hospital but only 16% are still nursing a year later. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for at least a year, and the World Health Organization recommends two years of nursing.
So what’s the problem? Many Moms know the advantages of breastfeeding to Mom and baby, but run into challenges along the way. Here are my top breastfeeding tips to help you make it to that one year mark.
Your breastfeeding relationship may be so satisfying that you decide to go longer!
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