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Linda Hanna was born in Queens, NY and earned her BS in Nursing from SUNNY Stonybrook. She has been a registered nurse since 1978. Since moving to California, she has worked at Cedars-Sinai, Hollywood Presbyterian and Kaiser Permanente Hospitals. Hanna is a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Consultant and Certified Lamaze Instructor. She lives in Southern California with her family.
Linda Hanna, BSN, RN, IBCLC 

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  • Whom should I call for help if I have trouble breastfeeding my baby? video 
  • Should I buy a breast pump before my baby is born? video
  • What is the best kind of breastpump? video 
  • Are single-sided breastpumps okay to use? video
  • What should I know about pumping while traveling? video
  • Are there any safety concerns when transporting breastmilk? video
  • Can I continue to breastfeed after I go back to work? video
  • Is it okay to do a combination of both breast milk and formula? video
  • Will my breast reduction surgery interfere with my ability to breastfeed? video
  • I had breast augmentation surgery. Will I still be able to nurse? video
  • What should I look for in a nursing bra? Will the underwire effect milk production? video
  • Can I get pregnant while still nursing my baby? video
  • Is it okay to take over-the-counter medicines or herbal remedies while  nursing? video
  • Does milk fluctuate during different times? video
  • How can I be sure I am able to keep up with my growing baby's needs? video 
  • So many of my friends had dry, cracked nipples. Will I experience soreness when I start breastfeeding? video
  • My baby seems fussy. How will I know if I have enough milk? video 
  • What is mastitis and how can I avoid getting it? video
  • What behavior can I expect from my baby when I get home from the hospital? video
  • Is it okay to start pumping immediately? video
  • What is hind milk and how do I know if I have it? video
  • Should I wake my sleeping baby to feed him/her? video
  • How many times a day should I nurse my exclusively breastfed baby? video
  • How much weight gain is normal for a newborn baby? How much is too much? video
  • Can I sleep through the night when I get home, or do I have to wake up and nurse? video
  • Will my baby be immune to colds and illness through my breastmilk? video
  • What is salmonella? Are there foods I should avoid when nursing? video
  • What if my baby has jaundice? video
  • Is it true that breastfeeding speeds up weight loss? video
  • Is breastfeeding twins a lot harder than breastfeeding single babies? video