Breastfeeding Blog & Resources
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Signs of Ovulation
Read Time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR Ovulation occurs when one of a woman's ovaries releases an egg that travels down the fallopian tubes where it may be fertilized by sperm, implementing into the lining of the uterus. Ovulation typically only lasts one day and occurs...
Month-by-Month Guide to Your Baby’s Developmental Milestones
TL;DR 3.5 minutes All babies develop at their own rate, so don't worry too much if your baby isn't hitting milestones exactly on time. By month two, your baby should be able to briefly lift his or her head and shoulders off the ground. If you notice your baby drooling...
Breastfeeding Your Premature Infant
3 minutes TL;DR Because your new little one may not be able to breastfeed until he or she has grown, the doctor may recommend that your little one receive nutrition via a tube, cup or bottle. Your baby may be required to stay in the NICU until he or she is ready to...
How To Sterilize Bottles and Breast Pump Parts
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR One important way to help keep germs away from your little one is by cleaning your baby's bottles and your breast pump parts regularly in order to keep bacteria from growing. It is not possible to completely sterilize items...
Combining Breast and Bottle Feeding
Read time: 3 minutes TL;DR Experts agree that breastfeeding your little one for the first year of his or her life will provide the best nutritional start, but different challenges can make doing so difficult. If possible, experts recommend waiting until...
Cutting Out Feedings: What to Expect
Read time: 3 Minutes TL;DR The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their life and then continue to breastfeed with solids until at least 12 months of age. When your little one begins...
Prenatal Classes And Why You Need Them
Read time: 3 minutes TL;DR Each person's experience with childbirth and delivery is so unique that nothing can really prepare you for the actual delivery of your little one, but prenatal classes are the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about...
Understanding Your Glucose Levels During Pregnancy
3.5 minutes TL;DR The placenta is responsible for ensuring that nutrients regularly reach your growing little one. To do so, the placenta secretes hormones that can affect several of your body's functions, including your blood sugar levels. In some women,...
Pregnancy Checklist: Third Trimester
Congratulations! You've made it to the final trimester of your pregnancy. At this point, you may start to feel somewhat uncomfortable as your baby continues to grow and your body prepares for your little one's arrival. You may feel slightly overwhelmed at...
Pregnancy Checklist: Second Trimester
Congratulations! You are officially in the second trimester of your pregnancy. This is the trimester that women typically enjoy the most. Morning sickness and tiredness normally go away, and you aren't so big yet that pregnancy is uncomfortable. You may...
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