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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Don’t miss these posts from Smart magazine for the week of Jan. 7, 2013.

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Earthy and Expecting: Breast milk is preemie medicine, or, The Breast-feeding Post

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Stacia M. Fleegal

Rejected titles for this post include, but are not limited to, “Staying abreast of your preemie’s feedings,” “Getting something on your chest,” and something playing off the musicality of “latch” and “leche,” but I didn’t quite get it worked out. … Continue reading →

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Nursing in public: Tips for feeding baby outside the home

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

A local lactation consultant says onlookers shouldn’t be bothered by breast-feeding mothers.

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Earthy and Expecting: Thought for food

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Stacia M. Fleegal

Apropos of last week’s post, in which I talked about choosing to feel blessed rather than cheated by this alternative newborn parenting experience, I must say that the topic of feeding my baby tests my resolve. Besides not being able … Continue reading →

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Join the Susquehanna Breastfeeding Coalition to support local moms

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

Do you care about issues regarding breast-feeding? Lactation consultant Wendy Shore has started a local group to create awareness and support for breast-feeding moms and babies. The Susquehanna Breastfeeding Coalition will hold its first meeting at 6:28p.m. Sept. 18 in … Continue reading →

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Preventive services for women now available

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

As of Aug.1, preventive services for women became available for no cost under the Affordable Health Care Act. However, not all services are created equal, and there are some restrictions.

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