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Robin OBrien's Articles in Womens Issues

  • Breastfeeding and Obesity
    Are children who are breastfed less likely to be obese in adulthood? Are obese mothers less likely to breastfeed their children?
  • Eating For Breastfeeding
    Breastmilk provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy development. The following is some advice on eating a varied and balanced diet to help keep you, and your baby, healthy when you're breastfeeding.
  • Make Sure You Buy A Nursing Bra That Works Best For You
    Let’s get one thing straight; despite what you may be told, you don’t need a nursing bra to successfully breastfeed. Breastfeeding women in many cultures do not wear nursing bras – a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the breasts suffices. However, many women are used to wearing bras and appreciate the support they give therefore when it comes time to breastfeed choosing the correct nursing bra is important.
  • Minerals – A Vital Part Of A Breastfeeding Diet
    When breastfeeding, your diet is very important. The quality of breast milk can be reduced if the diet of a breastfeeding mother is poor or deficient in certain substances. Minerals are very important to your baby; there are building blocks that will help to ensure your baby’s development now and in the future.
  • Nursing Bra Information For Breastfeeding Mothers
    If you're planning on breastfeeding your child you'll need to think about purchasing some nursing bras. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the best option to make breastfeeding your baby as enjoyable as possible.
  • Some Tips Before You Buy A Nursing Bra
    For successful breastfeeding you should buy the best nursing for you. Breastfeeding a baby – especially outside of the home - can be difficult at the best of times, so it's worth spending a little time and thought before you buy the nursing bra that is right for you.
  • Tips on Overcoming Fears of Breastfeeding in Public
    Many expecting mothers really look forward to breastfeeding their baby. However, for many mothers this expectancy is tinged by a fear of breastfeeding in public. The following tips will help show you how best to nurse in public and help build your confidence.
  • What Is The Best Diet For A Breastfeeding Mom?
    During pregnancy many women eat much more than usual sometimes eating a bizarre mixture of foodstuffs at the one time. This is just your body’s way of storing up the nutrition you need so your baby can grow strong inside you as well to begin to produce the breast milk your baby will later need. But after the birth what you eat is even more important for your baby’s health.
  • What Minerals Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need?
    A well-balanced diet is important for a breastfeeding mother as all her baby's nutrients come from her breastmilk. Minerals are the building blocks needed for your baby's development, now and for her long-term health.
  • What Vitamins Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need?
    No single source of food gives you all the vitamins you need except for breastmilk. Because a breastfeed baby gets all the nutrients it requires from its mother breastmilk it's vital that a nursing mother is getting all the vitamins she needs.