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Breastfeeding is good for moms, too

Benefits can include weight loss and a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

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August 8, 2019
Reducing exposure to opioids after cesarean delivery
Eating and moving sooner after surgery can improve the recovery experience …
man and his pregnant wife
August 5, 2019
Debunking breastfeeding myths
Misinformation about breastfeeding abounds. We’ve separated fact from fiction. …
Woman in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby.
August 2, 2019
When breastfeeding doesn't come naturally
Learning to breastfeed can take patience and persistence. Kaiser Permanente …
Young woman going through a Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan.
July 24, 2019
CT scans during pregnancy have increased over 2 decades
Large, multicenter study among the first to quantify exposure to ionizing …
A young pregnant woman with a thoughtful expression looking out a window.
July 19, 2019
More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy
Current advice from Kaiser Permanente is to avoid cannabis exposure during …
Beautiful pregnant woman jogging along the coast to stay fit
June 5, 2019
Should pregnant runners go the extra mile?
A sports medicine doctor offers guidelines to help pregnant runners continue …
More than the ‘baby blues’
May 10, 2019
More than the ‘baby blues’
Screening program identifies women with perinatal depression and connects …
Listening to the mother’s voice
May 9, 2019
Listening to the mother’s voice
Open communication ensures the best care for moms and babies.
Newborn baby in a newborn intensive care unit.
October 18, 2018
Tiny miracles
With care, compassion, and expertise. Kaiser Permanente’s neonatal intensive …
Baby Oliver Graff with his father John.
October 17, 2018
Baby Oliver’s journey
The tiny preemie weighed just 1.5 pounds at birth. Now he’s a healthy toddler, …
Doctor talking to a pregnant woman in medical office
October 11, 2018
New study shows vaccine benefits for pregnant women
Sage Lee Carlisle in the NCIU at Kaiser Permanente’s Downey Medical Center
October 8, 2018
Sage’s baby steps toward health
Born nearly 4 months early, baby Sage received expert care from the neonatal …
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