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Will breastfeeding tie my spouse to the home?   This is not at all the case! Breastfeeding can be convenient no matter where the mother is because she doesn’t have to bring along feeding equipment like bottles, water, or formula. Her baby is all she needs.   According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, even if she wants to breastfeed in … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Will breastfeeding tie my spouse to the home?

Will breastfeeding keep my spouse from getting pregnant?   When your spouse breastfeeds, her ovaries can stop releasing eggs, making it harder for her to get pregnant. Her periods can also stop. But according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, there are no guarantees that she will not get pregnant while she is nursing.   The only way to make … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Will breastfeeding keep my spouse from getting pregnant?

Can my wife breastfeed if her breasts are small?   Of course she can! According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, breast size is not related to the ability to produce milk for a baby. Breast size is determined by the amount of fatty tissue in the breast, not by the amount of milk. Most women, with all sizes of breasts, can make enough milk for their … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Can my wife breastfeed if her breasts are small?

Is it safe for the mother to take medications while breastfeeding?   Always talk with your doctor before your spouse starts taking any medications. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, most medications pass into her milk in small amounts. If she takes medication for a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or asthma, her … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Is it safe for the mother to take medications?

Is there any time when my spouse should not breastfeed?   A few viruses are known to pass through breast milk. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of them. If the mother is HIV positive, she should not breastfeed. If she has HIV and wants to breastfeed, you can get breast milk for your baby from a milk bank. Sometimes babies can be born with a condition … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – Is there any time when my spouse should not breastfeed?