My breast feels hot and hard. Is this mastitis?

Posted on March 19, 2013     Leave a Comment

It could be. Many cases of mastitis begin with a hard knot in the breast. Often this hard spot is caused by a clogged milk duct. What is a clogged duct?      Breast milk contains a variety of fats and proteins so that it is complete nutrition for your baby. The fats and proteins are different […]

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Breastfeeding During Cold and Flu Season

Posted on January 4, 2012     Leave a Comment

One of the big questions that comes up this time of year: If I nurse my baby while I’m sick with a cold or flu, will my baby get sick too? The answer is simple: nursing through the cold or flu is the best protection for your baby. Human milk is full of active immune […]

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