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Fridays With Phyllis
Phyllis Young, Grand View's Childbirth Educator and Lactation Consultant discusses a variety of topics related to breastfeeding. Read our archive below.
Phyllis runs our Weigh and Learn and Toddler Steps Support Groups for new parents, and she loves spending time with her 2 grandchildren. |
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| Entertaining Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Baby
Friday, November 30, 2012
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Life with a newborn and toddler can be difficult to manage for any mom. If your toddler thinks that breastfeeding time for your newborn means free-for-all time to act up, keep reading. These tips may help to occupy your older child while you enjoy breastfeeding the newest member of your ... [click here for full story]
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| Surviving the Holidays
Monday, November 26, 2012
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The holidays should be a time to relax and enjoy quality time with the people you love. But as a new mom, it can be rather stressful dealing with disrupted routines, excess stimulation, and unusual social demands. If a you are experiencing excessive stress or an overly busy schedule... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding & Baking - with Recipe!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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Breatfeeding & Baking Many moms have questions about what they should be eating in order to make more milk. In general, you should feel free to eat whatever you are hungry for and drink to thirst. That being said, some foods are nutrient dense, which means that they have a lot... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding After Surgery
Friday, November 02, 2012
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Can I make enough milk for my baby after breast surgery? Often the answer is yes, but there are some things to keep in mind. Over the years, breast augmentation surgery has become more common, and I have had more new moms asking about how their surgery will affect their attempts to breas... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding...There's An App for That
Friday, October 19, 2012
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Addicted to your smart phone? If the answer is yes, you will be happy to learn there is a multitude of apps for baby care and breastfeeding. The real question is…are these apps helpful? For the answer, you may need to try one for yourself. Apps track diaper changes, feedings, naps,... [click here for full story]
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| Throw that Schedule Out the Window…for Now
Friday, September 07, 2012
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As a new mom, you may dream of having a baby on a fixed feeding schedule, bringing some semblance of order to your otherwise unpredictable day. But for most breastfeeding moms, that dream will need to be put on hold. Breastfeeding on demand, at least in the early weeks, is the best way t... [click here for full story]
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| The Diet of a Breastfeeding Mom
Friday, August 31, 2012
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Are there any diet restrictions that come with breastfeeding? I am often asked by new parents about staying away from the foods that they were told to avoid during pregnancy. There really are no restrictions when it comes to what a breastfeeding mother should or shouldn’t eat. Like every... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding Benefits Moms, Too!
Friday, August 24, 2012
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When discussing the benefits of breastfeeding, most of us tend to think about the benefits for the baby, such as nutrients and antibodies that fight infectious diseases. But breastfeeding has health benefits for moms too. Recent research done by Maureen Groer of the University of South Florida... [click here for full story]
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| Spending Quality Time
Friday, July 13, 2012
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As a new mother, you will spend a lot of time breastfeeding your baby in the first year and beyond. Why not make this a fun interactive time for both of you? At first it will be all about the food, making sure that your baby is feeding often enough and is gaining weight. Once you k... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding and Returning to Work - Part II
Friday, July 06, 2012
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Once you have returned to work and are pumping regularly you may find that your milk supply starts to decrease. A lot of moms will notice that they have plenty of milk to pump on a Monday or Tuesday, but by Wednesday they aren’t getting as much at each pumping session. Nursing your baby ... [click here for full story]
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| Breastfeeding and Returning to Work - Part I
Friday, June 22, 2012
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It may seem like an overwhelming challenge to continue to breastfeed and return to work full-time. Some moms may choose not to wean before returning to work, especially if you intend to return after only six or eight weeks of leave. Mothers who are able to take a 12 week or longer leave ... [click here for full story]
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| Normal Growth in the First Year
Friday, June 15, 2012
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It is amazing how fast babies grow and develop in their first year. While some changes may be obvious, like you little one growing out of his or her newborn clothes, other less visible development is happening just below the surface. Growth in the first year of life is just as much about... [click here for full story]
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| Go Green with Breastfeeding
Friday, June 01, 2012
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Concerned about the environment? Maybe you haven’t given it much thought, but the fact is that exclusive breastfeeding is one of the best ways for new moms to Go Green. Most people don't consider breastfeeding when they are looking at ways to protect the environment, but exclusive breastfeeding rank... [click here for full story]
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| Packing is Easy for Moms Who Breastfeed
Friday, May 25, 2012
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What could be easier than traveling with a completely breastfed baby? All one needs is mom, an extra change of clothes for everyone and some diapers. Breast milk is always with you in a clean container and at the correct temperature. There is no need to wonder if any prepared formula has... [click here for full story]
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| It's TIME to Consider the Benefits of Breastfeeding
Friday, May 18, 2012
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The provocative TIME Magazine cover picture of a mother breastfeeding her 3 year old with the statement “Are you MOM enough?” has triggered a lot of opinionated comments from both the media and the general public. That being said, the article is really about attachment parenting not just breas... [click here for full story]
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| Creating a Safe Play Space
Friday, May 11, 2012
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As a parent, your instinct is to protect your child. But kids find a way to “get into” just about everything. As your baby start crawling and eventually walking, he or she will start exploring. It’s so important to make sure that your child’s environment is a safe one, because the ... [click here for full story]
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| My How Things Have Changed
Friday, May 04, 2012
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Over the years, there have been many changes in how, where, and when women give birth. One thing that hasn’t changed is every parent’s hope for a happy, healthy baby. There is nothing else in the world like the feelings a parent experiences as their child smiles, coos, or looks at them for the... [click here for full story]
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Fridays With Phyllis
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