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This information was provided to The Mother Baby Center by Nest Collaborative. What is Nest Collaborative? Nest Collaborative is the...
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The benefits of human milk for newborn babies are very important, especially for those babies born prematurely or have stays...
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This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. As a new parent, you may wonder...
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This blog was medically reviewed by Jeffrey Sachs, MD, obstetrician and family medicine physician. Whether this is your first or third...
Read StoryFirst-of-its–kind Islamic fatwa issued encouraging the use of pasteurized donor breast milk for Muslim babies in the hospital
This guidance is believed to be the first Islamic ruling to clarify the issue in the United States after discussions between Muslim...
Read StoryBabywearing: benefits, safety tips and types
Have you heard of or seen people babywearing? Babywearing is when you “wear” your baby on your chest or your back, held on and secured...
Read StorySkin-to-skin connection: the benefits of kangaroo care
Are you looking for a way to nurture the bond that you have with your baby and support their physical and emotional well-being? Kangaroo...
Read StoryHow long should you breastfeed? A new parent’s guide
Not sure how long to breastfeed a newborn? The thing about breastfeeding is that it can look different for every family. A newborn...
Read StoryEzra’s story: Children’s Minnesota’s free breast pump loaner program supports premature baby’s ability to thrive
The name Ezra has deep meaning for his mom, Nancy Guar, who chose her son’s name because it means ‘help’ in Hebrew, or ‘helper’...
Read StoryNine best breastfeeding positions for you and baby
Breastfeeding can be one of the most enjoyable experiences someone shares with their baby. It can feel natural and intuitive, or sometimes...
Read StoryWhat is a lactation consultant? What they do & how they can help
As a new mom or parent, feeding your baby is such an important job – no matter how you do it. But some people may have questions or...
Read StoryLactation specialists: what they do and how they can help
We talked with Emily Ross, staff registered nurse (RN) in the Lactation Support Program at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, and Katie...
Read StoryWhat new and expecting mothers need to know about breastmilk and coronavirus
It’s normal to be concerned about your baby getting coronavirus or giving this illness to your baby. We’re answering the questions you...
Read StoryBreastfeeding success creates lifetime of benefits
By the International Lactation Consultant Association World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated Aug. 1-7. This year’s theme is...
Read StoryAdvice for first-time parents from a neonatal nurse
By Laura Dryjanski Years of planning and anticipation lead to months of waiting and meticulous preparation, and, finally, the arrival of...
Read StoryBreastfeeding: A Q&A with a lactation consultant
According to a report released last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the proportion of mothers who breastfed...
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