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Does Breastfeeding Hurt?
Does Breastfeeding Hurt?

The truth is your breastfeeding experience is unique to you. While it’s likely that most moms will experience some breastfeeding...

What to Expect as a Breastfeeding Mom
What to Expect as a Breastfeeding Mom

Every breastfeeding mom's experience is unique. Yet, many women have similar questions and common concerns. Here is some practical guidance.

Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

If you are worried about not being able to produce enough milk, you are not alone. Milk supply is one...

Breastfeeding Positions
Breastfeeding Positions

There are four popular positions used by moms when breastfeeding. Find the one that works best for you and your...

Early Hurdles-Soreness, Engorgement and Plugged Ducts
Early Hurdles-Soreness, Engorgement and Plugged Ducts

Breastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally for everyone.

Cluster Feeding
Cluster Feeding

Babies do not come with an instruction manual and they are figuring things out just like you! Babies need to...

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Using FSA Funds to Purchase Breastfeeding Supplies

A brand-new baby is an exciting time for you and your family! It can also come with some extra costs, but there are ways to save money on...

Using HSA Funds to Purchase Breastfeeding Supplies

Did you know that there’s a way to save money on breastfeeding supplies without clipping coupons or waiting for sales? If you’re eligible...

How Stress Can Impact Milk Supply & How To Overcome Challenges

While stress isn’t likely to affect your milk supply over the long term, it can have a temporary effect on the mechanisms that allow your...

Never Give Up: Breastfeeding Through Trials

BY: Monifa As I held her small, warm body close to my chest, I looked down at the tiny bones pronounced through wrinkly folds...

8 Ways Grandparents Can Support Breastfeeding

As you probably remember, being a new parent can be challenging, and your support will mean so much. New parents have a lot of choices th...

10 Ways Dads & Partners Can Support Breastfeeding

Research shows that a partner's support is one of the strongest predictors of exclusive breastfeeding duration. So if you have one, getti...

5 Ways To Support Your Breastfeeding Coworker

If you're returning to work, the whole pumping and breastfeeding thing might be new to your co-workers, too. Maybe they want to be suppor...

How Breastfeeding Moms Can Strengthen Their Immunity

We know from research that breastfeeding is the most powerful way to build your baby’s defenses against disease. It’s pretty amazing for ...

Fourth trimester feature – supporting moms and babies

What every mom needs to know about the 4th T...

Strengthening Baby's Immune System

Feeding an infant breastmilk is the best thing you can do to help them build up these natural defenses. Ideally, baby will consume only b...

Relactation: Starting breastfeeding again after a break

The process of resuming breastfeeding after a break is called relactation. It is not always easy and requires determination, dedication, ...

Washable and Disposable Nursing Pads: Which one is right for you?

Many nursing mamas can relate to this dilemma. Leaking breastmilk is exactly why a certain baby registry staple—the nursing pad—was inven...

Does Breastfeeding Hurt?

The truth is your breastfeeding experience is unique to you. While it’s likely that most moms will experience some breastfeeding discomfo...

The Benefits of Skin-To-Skin Contact

Place your baby, wearing nothing more than a diaper, against your chest, between your bare breasts. You’ll appreciate the peaceful closen...

4 Ways to Support Milk Supply Through Nutrition

Leading health organizations agree that breastmilk represents the nutritional gold standard for infant nutrition and provides infants the...

Breastfeeding through viral respiratory infections

There’s a lot of discussion and understandable concern about Coronavirus right now and it’s natural to wonder how best to care for a litt...

Using A Breastmilk Collector

If you’re breastfeeding, it helps to build a little stash of breastmilk for when you may need to be away from baby. One of the newer ways...

Making the Mind-Milk Connection

Many new moms find themselves feeling a broad range of emotions about their new role and the responsibilities that go along with it. Comb...

They Call Me Mommy Series - Tiffany

Four babies call Tiffany mom. Well, they’re not all babies anymore! Her oldest is 15 and learning to drive, and her youngest is 2 months ...

7 Myths about Breastfeeding

Myth 1: Breastfeeding is painful. While there can be discomfort while your body’s adjusting, the discomfort will go away before long. In ...

Breastfeeding Around the Clock

Two important facts for every new parent to know...

Early Hurdles-Soreness, Engorgement and Plugged Ducts

Breastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally for everyone.

Breastfeeding Positions

There are four popular positions used by moms when breastfeeding. Find the one that works best for you and your baby.

How Baby Breastfeeds

One of the most incredible facts about breastfeeding is that babies are born with all the skills they  need to breastfeed right away.

Breastfeeding in Public

For breastfeeding to be successful, you will need to nurse your baby frequently and sometimes at a moment's notice.

Teething and Biting when Breastfeeding

Teething can be very painful for babies. It's normal for your baby to want to bite down or rub her swollen gums on something for relief...

Benefits of Breastfeeding Past 6 Months

You and baby will have increased health benefits when you breastfeed past 6 months! Benefits of breastfeeding for mom include a reduced r...

Nursing Strike

Nursing strikes happen when your baby is so distracted by all her new discoveries that she seems disinterested in nursing and may refuse ...

Cluster Feeding

Babies do not come with an instruction manual and they are figuring things out just like you! Babies need to feed very often, especially ...

What's A Nipple Shield and Do I Need One?

A nipple shield is a breastfeeding accessory that can help moms overcome common breastfeeding challenges.

Weaning From a Nipple Shield

If you have been successfully breastfeeding your baby with the help of a nipple shield, it can feel scary to think about trying to nurse ...

Breastfeeding Twins at Home with Help

Nursing one baby for the first time is hard enough, but the thought of nursing two babies can feel overwhelming.

8 Things to Tell the Babysitter About Feeding your Breastfed Baby

Whether you need a full-time nanny or your mother-in-law has offered to watch the baby for date night, make sure your caregiver knows the...

Breastfeeding Older Infants: Common Challenges and the Simple Solutions

Just when you feel like you've got breastfeeding all figured out, your baby enters a new phase. Breastfeeding a growing and curious baby ...

Breastfeeding an Easily-Distracted Baby

Some babies are easily distracted while nursing, especially as they get older and start moving. You may have been able to watch the TV wh...

Breastfeeding Tips for Long Car Trips

Breastfeeding and going on a family road trip? No problem! With some minimal planning, your baby is on her way to being a road warrior.

Nursing Past One Year

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding through at least the first 12 months though standards of how long to breastfe...

Tips for Weaning (but Only When You and Baby are Ready!)

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life and then to at least 12 months of age with complementary foods. Wit...

Breastfeeding Twins - Tips And Tricks

Breastfeeding twins is something that not many moms get to experience. It is a very special and unique experience that takes some time t...

Breastfeeding Twins Solo

Breastfeeding twins without help or solo can seem like a daunting task, but if you have a plan and are well prepared, it can be done!

Breastfeeding Twins - Nursing Positions

One of the first things you think when you find out you are expecting twins is, how am I going to nurse both babies at once? Although you...

Got (Leaking) Milk?

If your breasts are leaking, you are not alone! Leaking breasts are one of the very many under-discussed topics of motherhood but it is c...

Adoption, Breastfeeding and IBCLCs

Breastfeeding is a real possibility! We know that breastfeeding is as much as about bonding as it is about nutrition and you might be exc...

Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery

It's likely that you can still breastfeed! Whether you have had a breast reduction or have breast implants, it is likely that you can sti...

7 Breastfeeding Myths

Admittedly, we're big fans of breastfeeding so we want you to have the correct information. Here are answers to some common misconceptions.

Get Ready for Breastfeeding Checklist

Diapers – check! Onesies – check! If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby, take a look at this list of helpful items to have on hand. ...

Why Breastfeed? Let Us Count the Reasons

Breastmilk is a perfect food, but there are many other reasons – for baby and mom – to breastfeed. Here are some great motivators. It’s a...

8 Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding isn't just best for baby. There are significant medical, emotional and financial benefits for nursing moms. In fact! Breast...

11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby

Breastmilk is a “perfect food.” It’s easy to digest, and because it is made of live cells, your baby’s body can easily absorb it. Breastm...

Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

If you are worried about not being able to produce enough milk, you are not alone. Milk supply is one of the most common breastfeeding co...

Using FSA Funds to Purchase Breastfeeding Supplies

A brand-new baby is an exciting time for you and your fam...

Using HSA Funds to Purchase Breastfeeding Supplies

Did you know that there’s a way to save money on breastfe...

How Stress Can Impact Milk Supply & How To Overcome Chall...

While stress isn’t likely to affect your milk supply over...

Never Give Up: Breastfeeding Through Trials

BY: Monifa As I held her small, warm body clo...

8 Ways Grandparents Can Support Breastfeeding

As you probably remember, being a new parent can be chall...

10 Ways Dads & Partners Can Support Breastfeeding

Research shows that a partner's support is one of the str...

5 Ways To Support Your Breastfeeding Coworker

If you're returning to work, the whole pumping and breast...

How Breastfeeding Moms Can Strengthen Their Immunity

We know from research that breastfeeding is the most powe...

Fourth trimester feature – supporting moms and babies

...

Strengthening Baby's Immune System

Feeding an infant breastmilk is the best thing you can do...

Relactation: Starting breastfeeding again after a break

The process of resuming breastfeeding after a break is ca...

Washable and Disposable Nursing Pads: Which one is right ...

Many nursing mamas can relate to this dilemma. Leaking br...

Does Breastfeeding Hurt?

The truth is your breastfeeding experience is unique to y...

The Benefits of Skin-To-Skin Contact

Place your baby, wearing nothing more than a diaper, agai...

4 Ways to Support Milk Supply Through Nutrition

Leading health organizations agree that breastmilk repres...

Breastfeeding through viral respiratory infections

There’s a lot of discussion and understandable concern ab...

Using A Breastmilk Collector

If you’re breastfeeding, it helps to build a little stash...

Making the Mind-Milk Connection

Many new moms find themselves feeling a broad range of em...

They Call Me Mommy Series - Tiffany

Four babies call Tiffany mom. Well, they’re not all babie...

7 Myths about Breastfeeding

Myth 1: Breastfeeding is painful. While there can be disc...

Breastfeeding Around the Clock

Two important facts for every new parent to know...

Early Hurdles-Soreness, Engorgement and Plugged Ducts

Breastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally f...

Breastfeeding Positions

There are four popular positions used by moms when breast...

How Baby Breastfeeds

One of the most incredible facts about breastfeeding is t...

Breastfeeding in Public

For breastfeeding to be successful, you will need to nurs...

Teething and Biting when Breastfeeding

Teething can be very painful for babies. It's normal for ...

Benefits of Breastfeeding Past 6 Months

You and baby will have increased health benefits when you...

Nursing Strike

Nursing strikes happen when your baby is so distracted by...

Cluster Feeding

Babies do not come with an instruction manual and they ar...

What's A Nipple Shield and Do I Need One?

A nipple shield is a breastfeeding accessory that can hel...

Weaning From a Nipple Shield

If you have been successfully breastfeeding your baby wit...

Breastfeeding Twins at Home with Help

Nursing one baby for the first time is hard enough, but t...

8 Things to Tell the Babysitter About Feeding your Breast...

Whether you need a full-time nanny or your mother-in-law ...

Breastfeeding Older Infants: Common Challenges and the Si...

Just when you feel like you've got breastfeeding all figu...

Breastfeeding an Easily-Distracted Baby

Some babies are easily distracted while nursing, especial...

Breastfeeding Tips for Long Car Trips

Breastfeeding and going on a family road trip? No problem...

Nursing Past One Year

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeedi...

Tips for Weaning (but Only When You and Baby are Ready!)

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 mo...

Breastfeeding Twins - Tips And Tricks

Breastfeeding twins is something that not many moms get ...

Breastfeeding Twins Solo

Breastfeeding twins without help or solo can seem like a ...

Breastfeeding Twins - Nursing Positions

One of the first things you think when you find out you a...

Got (Leaking) Milk?

If your breasts are leaking, you are not alone! Leaking b...

Adoption, Breastfeeding and IBCLCs

Breastfeeding is a real possibility! We know that breastf...

Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery

It's likely that you can still breastfeed! Whether you ha...

7 Breastfeeding Myths

Admittedly, we're big fans of breastfeeding so we want yo...

Get Ready for Breastfeeding Checklist

Diapers – check! Onesies – check! If you’re planning to b...

Why Breastfeed? Let Us Count the Reasons

Breastmilk is a perfect food, but there are many other re...

8 Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding isn't just best for baby. There are signifi...

11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby

Breastmilk is a “perfect food.” It’s easy to digest, and ...

Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

If you are worried about not being able to produce enough...

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