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Uniontown Hospital Resources


Breastfeeding Refusal

01/11/2017

If your child is refusing to breastfeed, this may simply be a nursing strike. Learn more about nursing strikes and how to get beyond them.

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Pacifier Use

02/22/2017

Learn more about how pacifier use affects breastfeeding.

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Alcohol Use and Breastfeeding

03/20/2017

It is possible for a nursing mother to consume a small amount of alcohol without harming her baby if you follow these guidelines.

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CoSleeping Bed Sharing

03/20/2017

Learn the difference between co-sleeping and bed-sharing and which is the best choice for breastfeeding mothers and babies.

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Drug Exposure with Human Milk

03/20/2017

Drugs can pass to a nursing baby through breast milk. Learn what to do if you are taking illegal drugs or any medication not prescribed by your doctor.

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Engorgement

03/20/2017

Engorgement is most common in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Learn how to address the symptoms and successfully continue breastfeeding.

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Mastitis

10/13/2017

Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue, not breast milk.

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Fathers and Family Members

03/20/2017

Fathers and other family members play an important role in breastfeeding and can provide support to both the breastfeeding mother and baby.

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Plugged Duct

10/13/2017

A plugged duct is a tender spot on the breast that has no fever.

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Sick Mom or Baby

03/20/2017

Learn how to continue breastfeeding success when mom and/or baby are sick.

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Storage of Breastmilk

03/20/2017

Learn techniques for pumping and safe storage of breastmilk.

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Teething and Biting

03/20/2017

Learn how to be successful with breastfeeding even after your baby begins teething or after experiencing a biting episode.

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Sore Nipples

01/08/2018

Learn how to care for sore nipples which can develop during breastfeeding.

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Thrush

01/08/2018

Learn how to remain successful breastfeeding if your baby develops thrush.

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Tongue Tie

01/08/2018

Learn how to be successful with breastfeeding if your baby is born with a tongue tie and the options you have for treatment.

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