Plus: Five tips for breastfeeding and returning to work

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When your baby is born, there are plenty of things to think about, and one of the first is how to feed your newborn, be it breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both. August is National Breastfeeding Month, so to mark it we asked Dr. Sahira Long, a board-certified pediatrician and lactation consultant at Children’s National, for her advice on breastfeeding ([link removed]) .

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** Breastfeeding and vitamin D deficiency ([link removed])
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While breastmilk helps ensure babies’ growth and development, it comes up short in one respect – it’s a very poor source of vitamin D. Fortunately, vitamin D deficiency is entirely preventable with the right information, attention and care.

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** Tips for breastfeeding and returning to work ([link removed])
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Juggling the demands of a job with the needs of a new baby is not an easy task, especially if you're breastfeeding. Lactation consultant Judith Campbell, RNC, IBCLC, has five tips for making pumping at work easier.

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