Category: Breastfeeding
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Preparing to Breastfeed Your Newborn Baby
Beginning in the third trimester of pregnancy, a woman should begin thinking about breastfeeding. This gives a mother plenty of time to begin preparing for the arrival of her baby and to begin researching about how to prepare for it. It is hard to prepare for the actual practice of breastfeeding; however, there is lots…
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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 Assemble and Use Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump
The Ameda Purely Yours breast pump offers breastfeeding mother’s the opportunity to continue feeding their baby breast milk. Ameda has several different options to choose from so mom’s are able to find a breast pump that meets your needs and budget. They are a closed motor system and the AirLock Protection system keeps breast milk…
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Learn How to Assemble and Use Lansinoh Affinity Breast Pump
The Lansinoh Affinity breast pump is a great pump for mother’s on a strict budget. This breast pump can be compared to a high-quality hospital grade breast pump. It is designed to pump more milk in less time. Mother’s can use this breast pump either as a double or single electric breast pump, depending on…
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Learn How to Assemble and Use Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump
The Medela Pump in Style is a great investment for breastfeeding mother’s who plan to continue to offer breast milk to their baby once they return to work. This breast pump is easy to use and is the most popular Medela pump. The pump is easy to use and assemble. Learn how to properly assemble and use…
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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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Learn How to Assemble and Use a Medela Harmony Breast Pump
Learn how to properly assemble and use your Medela Harmony breast pump. This pump uses Medela’s patented Two-Phase Technology. It was developed to mimic the sucking motions that a baby makes while breastfeeding. Disclosure: This post is form informational purposes only. This post may contain affiliate links. Identifying the Parts of a Medela Harmony Membrane…
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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…