The Best Tips for Breastfeeding and Stress-Free Traveling

  Is it possible for a breastfeeding mom to travel stress-free? Here are the best tips to at least make things go a little more smoothly. 5 Things to Know About TSA & Breastmilk Fortunately, breastfeeding mamas traveling with breastmilk are an exception to the standard TSA rules we typically follow when traveling.   Unlike…

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How To Easily Make Breast Pumping Less Frustrating

How To Easily Make Breast Pumping Less Frustrating Breast pumping experiences differ significantly from one woman to the next. Some women may pump multiple times a day to supply milk for a baby who has not yet learned the nursing technique. Some may only pump when they need to leave their infant and a bottle…

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Common Latch Problems with Breastfeeding

How to Solve Common Latch Problems with Breastfeeding

Most mothers face the dreaded latch problems at one time or another. Good news! Breastfeeding should not hurt. This article explains the best ways to solve common latch problems and other breastfeeding issues. Whether you’re just getting started with breastfeeding or are a veteran mom who is having trouble, here are some tips that can…

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Do You Know How To Travel With Breast Milk?

Are you breastfeeding, have travel plans on the horizon, and will be traveling with breast milk? If so, you’ll want to know how to safely pack breastmilk for a trip. It’s not as difficult as it may seem, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind. This post will cover everything…

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How Long Should a Newborn Feeding Last?

Parents are often curious about how long they should be breastfeeding their newborns at each feeding. The answer to this question depends on a few factors, including the baby’s age and baby’s weight. This applies to both breastfed and formula-fed babies.  Newborns should be fed about every two to three hours  It is vital to…

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When Does Breast Milk Come In?

If you plan on breastfeeding after pregnancy, you’ll most likely have questions about your breast milk. Some moms, especially the new ones, don’t realize that their breasts make the perfect amount of milk for their baby.  Your body has been hard at work producing early milk, or colostrum, during pregnancy. In two to five days…

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What Foods To Avoid While Breastfeeding

What Foods Should You Avoid While Breastfeeding Your Baby? Believe it or not, breastmilk is the perfect food for your newborn baby. The milk has a personalized formula with all the vital nutrients needed for your child’s proper growth. However, sometimes finding the best breastfeeding nutrition can be stressful. You may not know the amount…

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Are you a new or expecting mom planning to breastfeed? Learn 68 breastfeeding terms every new mom needs to know.

Why You Need To Master Hand Expression

Why Do You Need To Master Hand Expression Anyway? What is hand expression and why do you need to master the skill? To learn more, read how this valuable technique is essential for the early days of breastfeeding. You may be sitting there thinking you’ve lived a full life so far. You’ve traveled, gone away…

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What You Need To Know About Jaundice & Successful Breastfeeding

What You Need To Know About Jaundice & Successful Breastfeeding

How To Ensure Successful Breastfeeding With Jaundice Do you think you’d know if your newborn is jaundice? I didn’t. I thought my baby was blessed with beautiful olive skin. ​I didn’t know what jaundice meant or how it could effect successful breastfeeding. If I only knew, I’m sure I would’ve avoided being readmitted to the…

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Thrive Breastfeeding

It’s Extremely Rare To Be Utterly Speechless

An Extremely Rare Time A Dad Left Me Utterly Speechless I recently had an in-home consultation and it was the rare time I was absolutely speechless. Mom was struggling with an uncomfortable latch. The baby was also very sleepy and lagging a bit with weight gain. Our visit had lots of activity as the 16-month-old…

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