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Making Breastfeeding While Working a Reality

by Guest Blogger June 20, 2012

A challenge many new moms are facing today is how to feed and nurture their newborns while working. Female employees at Summa Health System are able to access its Breastfeeding Program and have 24/7 access to Employee Breastfeeding Stations, where they can privately pump their milk or breastfeed their babies during break times. A hospital-grade [...]

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Breastfeeding Goals in America

by Guest Blogger June 3, 2011

As Ashley discussed in her blog post yesterday, breastfeeding can sometimes have its challenges, leading some mothers to feel alone and discouraged. However, with a little education and positive reinforcement, breastfeeding can be incorporated into the life of the mother and child. Not only do many Northeast Ohio mothers like Ashley make an effort to [...]

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My Ups and Downs with Breastfeeding

by Guest Blogger June 1, 2011

When I had my first son, Dominic, I was very eager to be the best mother I could be. I knew this included breastfeeding.  However, I immediately ran into problems. Dominic did not want to latch on and I had to use a nipple shield at every feeding. He was also insatiable. He needed to [...]

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