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Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby

Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby

Breastfeeding offers physical and mental health advantages for both of you
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 8 min read
Start the new year with healthy habits

Start the new year with healthy habits

Behavioral therapist gives advice to help make this year’s resolutions stick
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry 14 min read
To breastfeed or to formula milk feed: Which is better?

To breastfeed or to formula milk feed: Which is better?

Both meet your baby’s nutritional needs, but there are differences
Brittany Christion portrait Brittany Christion, RN, IBCLC 6 min read
Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH

Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH

Research studies include in-depth look at ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders
Jon Berg 3 min read
Introducing your breastfed baby to solid food

Introducing your breastfed baby to solid food

A guide to your baby’s first bites, according to lactation consultants
Brittany Christion portrait Brittany Christion, RN, IBCLC 4 min read
Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them

Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them

Soothing soreness, addressing milk supply and getting help are keys to success
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 9 min read
Tips for coping with the picky eater in your family

Tips for coping with the picky eater in your family

Reduce mealtime power struggles and sensitivity by giving your child choices
A baby girl having fun walking with her dad in their backyard. Parenting Services 8 min read
Sodium 101 for athletes

Sodium 101 for athletes

Daily salt intake can vary based on how much you exercise and sweat
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 7 min read
Buying a breast pump to match your lifestyle

Buying a breast pump to match your lifestyle

Lactation consultants offer tips on cost, coverage, and meeting your needs
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry 9 min read
Patient shares eating disorder journey: ‘I was so afraid’

Patient shares eating disorder journey: ‘I was so afraid’

Sara Bond credits treatment at Sanford Health with saving her life
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz 8 min read