Category: Breastfeeding
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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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How to Properly Use an Electric Breast Pump?
A breast pump for a new mother might be an over-whelming experience. However, with these simple steps and techniques you will learn how to properly use a breast pump. It is easier to pump milk when you are relaxed and sitting in a comfortable spot. Some mom’s have found that carrying a photo of their…
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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…