Breastfeeding Blog & Resources
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How to Choose the Best Breast Pump?
If you are planning on using a breast pump after your little one is born, more than likely you've looked at the different types available at a baby supply store or through an online search. There are a wide-variety of different models available on the...
Pregnancy Checklist: First Trimester
Congratulations! With the appearance of those two pink lines on the pregnancy test, you found out that your body, heart and life will be forever changed. Though you may still be processing the fact that you are expecting a little one, your body is already...
What Happens When You Wean From Breastfeeding?
During those late nights of breastfeeding your little one, you probably thought once (or twice) about how nice it would be when your baby weaned and your body was yours once again. When the time for weaning actually comes, however, it can be normal to feel...
Hydrating While Breastfeeding
Read Time: 4 Minutes and 30 Seconds TL;DRExperts recommend you drink ½ to ¾ of an ounce of water per pound that you weigh when you aren’t nursing. This ensures you’re hydrated enough to produce the right amount of breast milk and also stay properly...
Fertility Treatments
Experiencing infertility is one of the most trying and heartbreaking experiences that a couple can go through. Approximately 7.3 million people in the United States, which is approximately 12 percent of those who are in their childbearing years, are infertile. It can...
Eating Healthy While Breastfeeding
You just spent nine months "eating for two," and now that you are breastfeeding or pumping, you aren't quite done yet. Your body is designed to make breast milk for your little one that is perfectly balanced in carbohydrates, protein and fat. Moms who don't eat...
What to Know About C-Section Recovery
Whether your c-section was planned months before your little one made their debut or you had an emergency c-section, your doctor probably went over what to expect during the surgery. What you may not have been prepared for, however, is the recovery period after...
Tips for Moms with Preemies
Approximately 15 million babies, or one out of every 13 babies, are born prematurely each year. A premature baby is an infant who is born before he or she reaches 37 weeks gestation. This term encompasses a broad spectrum of babies who may be as young as 22 to 24...
Sex After Having a Baby
For the first few weeks after your little one's arrival, you and your partner will be completely focused on the sweet baby that has taken over your hearts and lives. Eventually, as you begin to heal and feel more like your old self, your attention will turn to one...
Inadvertent weaning from holiday stress
The time from Thanksgiving in late November to New Year's Day in early January is one of the busiest times of the year. Preparing for family visits, shopping for gifts for little ones and constant parties and get-togethers are fun traditions that can add...
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