15 Facts about the Foreskin and Circumcision
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15 Facts about the Foreskin and Circumcision

ByCarmen Calvo

Circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, is most commonly performed on newborns.  With a global circumcision rate of approximately 30%, the United States in the only country in the world that circumcises infant for non-religious reasons. FACTS ABOUT CIRCUMCISION Originally, the goal of circumcision was to desensitize the penis to curb…

New Recommendations From The American Academy Of Pediatrics
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New Recommendations From The American Academy Of Pediatrics

ByAlayna Spratley

  The American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP) 2016 National Conference and Exhibition concluded last week. During their annual meeting, the AAP discussed a wide array of topics, and presented studies regarding children’s health and wellness. During the conference, the AAP released updated recommendations on two important topics: healthy media use, and safe sleep practices for…

Introducing Solids With Baby Led Weaning
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Introducing Solids With Baby Led Weaning

ByAlayna Spratley

Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy Of Pediatrics recommend exclusively breastfeeding your infant for the first six months. As you approach this milestone, you’re probably thinking about introducing solids to baby. There are two ‘schools of thought’ regarding the the addition of complementary foods. Feeding milled cereals and puréed foods by spoon…

5 Ways Partners Can Bond With Their Breastfed Baby
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5 Ways Partners Can Bond With Their Breastfed Baby

ByAlayna Spratley

By Alayna Spratley During this first week of August, we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This global awareness initiative is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), an international network of organizations working to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.  Learn about World Breastfeeding Week 2016 here. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week here are…

Breast+Skin+Sling: An interview with Austin Rees
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Breast+Skin+Sling: An interview with Austin Rees

ByCarmen Calvo

My guest on the blog today is Austin Rees. Austin is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Certified Babywearing Consultant through the Center for Babywearing Studies. She is the owner of Breast+Skin+Sling, and the co-founder of Sacred Milk. Austin prepares mothers prenatally with the foundations of breastfeeding, skin-to-skin, and babywearing. She facilitates…

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