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Health Benefits of BreastfeedingVideos

Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says breastfeeding helps the baby with respiratory infections, ear infections, and diarrhea.

She also says breastfeeding can help the mother to burn off some …

Breastfeeding: Nutrition TipsVideos

Jacquelyn Garcia, Lactation Nurse with the Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, says you should take a regular healthy diet, take your prenatal vitamins, and keep your caffeine intake low.

She suggests exercising, but not overdoing …

Breastfeeding: Myths & FactsVideos

When women are breastfeeding, their body burns about an extra 300 to 500 calories producing milk. If they eat well-balanced diet during their postpartum period, it can lead to a calorie deficit and this produces weight loss, explains Cecilia …

Is not breastfeeding bad for my baby?Ask Hanna

I was a formula-fed baby myself, which is not surprising considering the year that I was born. In the late 50’s two “modern” baby formulas were introduced, Similac and Enfamil, both of which were aggressively advertised with exaggerated and unsubstantiated …

Is breastmilk better than formula?Ask Hanna

Last article we talked about some of the beneficial ingredients in breast milk, and some of the benefits that breastfeeding provides for babies. I thought that this week, we would focus more on moms.