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How You Can Breastfeed as a Working Mom

August 19, 2017

If you're planning on breastfeeding and working, don't wing it. Instead, plan for successful work days and a thriving breastfeeding relationship. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breast pump, breastfeeding, breastfeeding and working, breastfeeding as a working mom, breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding while working, going back to work while breastfeeding, new baby, newborn, newborn nutrition, pump at work, pumping at work, working mom, working moms
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Breastfeeding Support: The Lactation Center at Magee-Womens Hospital

August 16, 2017

If you decide to breastfeed your baby, a professional lactation consultant at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is ready to support you and your newborn. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breastfeeding, lactation center, new motherhood
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What Is a Lactation Consultant, and How Do I Enlist One?

August 15, 2017

A lactation consultant is a trained professional specialized in breastfeeding. Learn more about the benefits of working with a lactation consultant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: baby nutrition, breastfeed, breastfeeding, feed baby, feeding baby, Lactation, lactation consultant, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new baby, nursing, postpartum, womens health
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August Is National Breastfeeding Month

August 4, 2016

August marks National Breastfeeding Month. Celebrate the importance of breastfeeding with these articles and tips for new moms. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breastfeeding, mobile featured, New Mothers, newborns
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Dads and Breastfeeding: How You Can Support Nursing Moms

June 15, 2016

New dads can learn how they can support the breastfeeding process, and get their new baby off to a good start in life. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: breastfeeding, dads, newborn babies, parenting
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What New Moms Need to Know About Breastfeeding

April 28, 2016

Learn the basics of breastfeeding with our complete breastfeeding guide for new moms. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: breastfeeding, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new moms, newborn baby
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Breastfeeding FAQs with the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Lactation Center

August 6, 2015

You may think breastfeeding comes naturally, but it often takes more training than many realize. Discover the answers to common questions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breastfeeding, Cindy Garrison, faq, Lacation Center, Lactation, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
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Caffeine During and After Pregnancy: Is it Safe?

October 16, 2014

Chances are you rely on caffeine to energize you in the morning, or keep you going during the day. What should you do if you're pregnant or breastfeeding? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, baby, breastfeeding, caffeine, Energy drinks, first trimester, Hyagriv Simhan, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, March of Dimes, maternal-fetal medicine, pregnancy, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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FAQ with Breastfeeding and Lactation Experts

August 19, 2014

Breastfeeding can be intimidating for new mothers, so how do you learn the tricks? Four lactation experts weigh in. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: alcohol, baby, breast, breastfeeding, caffeine, diet, Lactation, mother, nipples, pumping, sushi, weight loss