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Breastfeeding: Not As Easy As It Looks

Did you breastfeed your baby?

Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed a baby but formula is another option. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby's life.” AAP reports that breastfed babies have less risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and obesity. “..choosing to breastfeed should be considered an investment in the short- and long-term health of the infant, rather than a lifestyle choice,” says the AAP. For some moms, breastfeeding comes easily. But for other moms, it can be a challenge, one that sometimes cannot be sustained. Some moms simply do not have enough milk. Other moms experience pain or have other health issues that create a problem. My son ended up in the neonatal intensive care…

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