About Karen
Karen Smith is an accredited La Leche League Leader from the far western suburbs of Chicago. She and her husband have two children, ages seven and four. She speaks and writes on parenting topics, seeking to help parents find their parenting groove. She also writes fiction and is a staff reader for Flash Fiction Online, a web-based short fiction magazine.
Karen's articles:
How to Soothe Sore Nipples
Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt! Here’s how to get your baby to latch on right–and find relief.
How do I know when the baby is full?
SuperDad writes:
How often should I be breastfeeding? Is it possible to breastfeed too much?
Watch the baby, not the clock. In the early days, babies typically need to nurse 8-12 times per 24 hour period.
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