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Breastfeeding is how mammals including humans feed their babies until they are mature enough to eat solid or semisolid food. Also known as nursing, breastfeeding provides nutrition, bonding, and a variety of health effects to both mother and baby when it is undertaken voluntarily and with adequate support. Feeding babies pumped or expressed breastmilk has many of the same benefits. While breastfeeding is best for many mothers and babies, it may be medically or socially contra-indicated.

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How History and Racism Reframe the Formula Shortage for Black Families

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Formula shortages disproportionately affect Black birthing people because of a long history in which they have been both prohibited and discouraged from breastfeeding.

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The 4th Trimester Bodies Project

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After a traumatic birth experience, ash luna struggled to find support as a nonbinary parent of a child with a disability. So they set out to create their own community. This effort transformed into the 4th Trimester Bodies Project.

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Breastfeeding & Heart Health

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Can breastfeeding reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease? The American Heart Association describes the many ways that breastfeeding benefits both babies and birthing parents.

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How Epidurals Can Affect Breastfeeding

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Adriana Lozada, host of the Birthful Podcast, talks with Dianne Cassidy, a lactation consultant, about how epidurals can impact the feeding relationship.

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How to Care for Your Baby at Night

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A guide for parents and caregivers from the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) baby-friendly initiative.

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Safe Sleep for Breastfeeding Babies

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La Leche League International’s Seven Tips for Safe Sleep is a thorough resource for parents and caregivers who are thinking about sharing a bed with their babies.

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Realizing That Breastfeeding Takes Longer Than You Think

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MS discusses challenges and fears around breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding Video Series

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A collection of short videos about breastfeeding (or chestfeeding), filmed around the world with a diverse group of new parents.

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Tools for Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding Success

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In this video, experienced lactation consultants provide clear, practical advice on how to have a successful breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) experience.

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COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding

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This FAQ answers many concerns a pregnant person may have about COVID-19 and their pregnancy.

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Breastfeeding as Birth Control

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Information about lactational amenorrhea, a form of contraception that aims to prevent ovulation through breastfeeding.