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May 2021
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8. Breastfeeding 101

ALUMUMA
About this episode

What may be one of the most natural things a woman can do for her child, can sometimes feel like one of the least natural things to do. 

With the expertise of Dr. Soulaf Mansour, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), we take you through all you need to know about breastfeeding. We walk you through the basics of feeding, baby's sucking skills, how what you eat impacts your milk, nipple shields, pumping and more! 

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