Did you know about the 24-hour US breastfeeding help line?

Did you know that La Leche League, the mother-to-mother breastfeeding support organization, has a 24-hour US hot line?

Mothers are able to call 877-4-LALECHE, at any time, to discuss breastfeeding questions or concerns with an accredited La Leche League Leader.

Did you know this about jaw development?

Did you know that feeding method can influence a baby's jaw development?

People who were fed via bottles in infancy tend to have narrower, more arched palates when compared to people who were breastfed. This narrowing of the palate and jaw can lead to overcrowded teeth and an increased need for orthodontia.

Did you know this about organ transplants?

Did you know that people who were breastfed tend to fare better after an organ transplant than people who were fed formula? Transplant patients also fare better if the harvested organ was taken from a donor who was breastfed.

Did you know this about fingernails?

Did you know that when babies are born, their fingernails are attached to the end of their fingers? That's why it's a good idea to use a nail file to shorten their nails rather than clippers. With clippers you run the risk of cutting their little fingers at the same time as the nail.

Did you know this about mastitis?

Did you know that when a nursing mother develops a mastitis infection the best course of action would be for her to encourage her baby to nurse very frequently on the affected breast?

Decades ago mothers were told to wean their babies if they developed mastitis. But it is now known that frequent nursing on the infected breast actually helps to clear out the milk stasis that is providing the environment for bacterial growth.

Did you know about reverse cycling?

Did you know that if a mother and her nursing baby are separated during the day, the baby may compensate by increasing nighttime nursing sessions?

This is known as reverse cycling and can help to alleviate worries about whether or not baby is ingesting enough milk during a given 24 hour period. Since baby would be able to consume a large percentage of milk during the nighttime hours, much less expressed milk would be needed during the time of separation from his or her mother.

Did you know this about bed wetting?

Did you know that babies who are breastfed have a lower incidence of childhood bed wetting than children who are not breastfed?