Category: Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Basics Infographic
August is national breastfeeding awareness week. I started the breastfeeding section on my blog to help raise awareness, help normalize breastfeeding, support and encourages moms, and to help moms realize that they can continue breastfeeding after they return to work. I breastfeed all three of my own children for over a year. I loved the…
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7 Things to Look For When Buying a Nursing Bra #hotmilk
I knew from the moment that I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter that I was going to breastfeed my children. Breast milk is not only healthy for baby but it also has health benefits for mom too. During each one of my pregnancies, my boobs always grew at least a cup…
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Breast Milk Storage Guidelines and Proper Storage
Congratulations on your decision to breast feed your baby! Breast feeding is very rewarding for both mother and baby. Many new mother’s are often faced with the toughest decision of their lives during those first few weeks after their baby is born. Mom’s in the United States are faced with the reality of returning to…
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How to Effectively Wean Your Breastfed Baby
Weaning your baby from the breast can be an a challenge for both you and your baby or it will be a breeze depending on how your child reacts to the situation. When you or your baby decided to start weaning it is best to figure out a solution that works for the both…
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Breastfeeding Moms: Treat the Signs and Symptoms of Thrush
I am thankful that I never experienced any signs or symptoms of thrush while I was breastfeeding my three children. I do remember seeing some of the ladies on the Baby Center Forum that had cases of thrush and it is supposedly painful and hard to get rid of without proper treatment. Some ,other’s who…
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Common Questions and Answers for Breastfeeding and Expressing Breast Milk Using a Breast Pump
Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. If you have any further questions, please contact a lactation consultant for additional help. Does it hurt to express breast milk using a breast pump? A breast pump shouldn’t hurt when you are using it. Most models of electric breast pumps have a setting that adjusts…
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Can I Safely Lose Weight While I Am Breastfeeding?
If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, it is important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle that you achieved while you were pregnant with your baby. Breastfeeding your baby will burn anywhere from 300 to 500 calories a day. Most new mom’s are anxious to lose the baby weight that they put on during the nine month pregnancy. However,…
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What Can I Do to Help Increase My Breast Milk Supply?
Have you noticed that your milk supply is decreasing? Are you wanting to start producing more breast milk to build up a freezer stash? Your milk supply can fluctuate for a variety of reasons and if you aren’t producing enough breast milk your baby could be still be baby hungry after a feeding. There are…
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Reusable vs Disposable Nursing Pads – Find Out Why They are Necessary?
Congratulations, on your expected bundle of joy. As a new mother you are probably trying to decide if you want to breast feed your baby or not, if you choose to breast feed your baby, then you will need to determine which kind of breast/nursing pads that you want to use to protect your clothes…
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My Breastfeeding Journey After I Returned to Work After My Youngest Son Was Born – Breastfeeding and Working Moms
I was bummed with the thought of having to return to work after I had my baby. Due to the circumstances, I was unable to stay at home with my baby after my maternity leave was over. I remember counting down the days until I returned and I felt a deepening sadness overwhelm me. Once,…