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?
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About Breastfeeding – Can my wife breastfeed if her breasts are small?
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?
About Breastfeeding – Is it safe for the mother to take medications?
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?
About Breastfeeding – Is there any time when my spouse should not breastfeed?
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?
About Breastfeeding – How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk?
How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding? It is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that in the first few days, when you wife is in the hospital your baby should stay with her in her room if there are no complications with the delivery or with your baby's health. The baby will be sleepy. Don't expect the baby … [Read more...] about About Breastfeeding – How do we know that our baby is getting enough milk?