Category: Breastfeeding Support
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Best Method for Cleaning Your Breast Pump While On the Go or at Work
In June of 2011, I began using a breast pump on a regular basis to start building a stash of breast milk for my baby so that he would have plenty of milk once I returned back to work. When I returned to work, I knew exactly where I would have to use my breast…
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Learn How to Properly Hand Express Breast Milk
Sally is a stay at home mom to her newborn infant. She planned on exclusively breastfeeding her baby; however, one day Jacob decided to skip a feeding. When Sally was pregnant, she never researched breast pumps or what to do in case she ended up with engorged breasts. She wasn’t prepared when her breasts became…
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Benefits To Breast Feeding Your Newborn Infant Immediately After Birth
Breastfeeding your baby immediately after birth is not only provides your baby with adequate nutrition until your breast milk comes in. There are also benefits that help moms too. When searching for a doctor, during your very first prenatal appointment find out if your midwife or doctor allows you to immediately breastfeed your baby during…
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Breastfeeding: Proper Latching Technique and Positions for Feeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding your baby might be challenging especially if your a new mom who has never been exposed to breastfeeding before. The hardest part to breastfeeding is getting your baby to latch on to the breast properly. If your baby doesn’t latch on to the breast properly it can cause your nipples to get very sore and…
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Finding a Pediatrician that Supports Your Breastfeeding Goals
It is important for new mom’s to find a pediatrician or doctor to provide health care services to your new baby. A newborn baby will need to be seen by a doctor several times during the first few months of life, mostly for weight checks and well baby appointments. If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, its…
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Breastfeeding Mom’s: WIC Supports Mom’s Who Breastfeed
Women, Infants, and Children’s program is often referred to as WIC, is a government based program that supports low income families with nutritional counseling and education. WIC now supports breastfeeding mothers and help encourage mother’s to breastfeed their baby during the first year. This program was designed to help provide families with supplemental food, referrals…
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Treating Engorgement Quickly Will Reduce a Mother’s Chance of Developing Breast Infections
Many mother’s who breastfeed their baby will encounter engorgement of the breasts a few days after your baby is born, usually between day 2 and 5 when your milk comes in. It is important that a mother takes care of her breasts and try to avoid engorgement to prevent reduction in milk supply or possible…
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Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump: Solutions For Reduced Suction
Do you own a Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump? If so, you may notice that your breast pump isn’t nearly as efficient at pumping milk as it used to be. Don’t worry 90% of the time, you can easily restore your breast pump back to its original condition quickly and easily. I have listed a few…
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Feel Like You Are Always In Your Kitchen Sink Washing Your Breast Pump Parts And Accessories?
If you find yourself constantly at the sink washing your breast pump parts? You aren’t alone, many mom’s who use a breast pump several times a day find themselves at the kitchen sink on a regular basis. In fact, they often times find themselves washing the flanges and valves several times a day. If you…