*Cottonwood meetings: Effective August 13th, 2011. Meet the 2nd Saturday at the Cottonwood Public Library, 100 S. 6th Steet from 10 a.m. to noon.
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- Monday June 14, 2010
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- What is Reflux? Can I still breastfeed a baby with reflux?
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In the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of babies who are being diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux, (GER). Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of stomach contents into the esophagus. It is possible to breastfeed a baby who has reflux.
- Thursday January 24, 2008
- Should My Breastfed Baby Be Receiving Vitamin or Fluoride Supplements?
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Advertisements, family members and even health professionals often urge mothers to add “something” to baby’s perfect diet of mother’s milk. If a breastfeeding mother is getting an adequate supply of vitamins in her diet, her milk will contain adequate nutrients in the perfect balance for her baby. If your baby is healthy and doing well, there is no need for vitamins, iron, or other supplements in the early months. Furthermore, many mothers have found that vitamin or fluoride supplements may cause fussiness or colic in their infants.
- Thursday January 17, 2008
- The Benefits of Breastfeeding a Toddler
Toddlers breastfeed for many of the same reasons infants breastfeed: for nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance. Mothers breastfeed their toddlers for many of the same reasons they breastfeed their infants: they recognize their...
- Thursday January 17, 2008
About us
La Leche League of Northern Arizona is a group of women who meet and support each other in their desire to feed their babies in the best possible way. We meet every month in the towns of Cottonwood and Flagstaff.
You can read more about our group here