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When to Seek the Help of a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding may be the most natural act in mothering, but that doesn’t mean it always goes smoothly or easily. While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for the first two years of life or longer, and the...
Baby Hats For Breastfeeding Privacy
Mommy Bloggers praise the World's First Breastfeeding hat. Mommy bloggers all over North America have picked up on the fun, whimsical nature of our breastfeeding hats, and we couldn't be happier about it" says Diane Sam, invent...
What Is The Best Diet For A Breastfeeding Mom?
During pregnancy many women eat much more than usual sometimes eating a bizarre mixture of foodstuffs at the one time. This is just your body’s way of storing up the nutrition you need so your baby can grow strong inside you a...
Going Back to Work When You're Nursing
If you’re planning to return to work after your baby is born, you may be concerned about managing both effectively. It is a time consuming choice, but many women do continue nursing even after they go back to work. And, in spite o...
Breastfeeding: What You Need To Know Before Baby Arrives
My first pregnancy was the most challenging and rewarding time of my life. So many firsts were happening to me. All celebrated with such ignorant bliss - I literally went through labor and delivery with no clue that I actually had...
Q&A: Drying Up Once Baby is Weaned from the Breast
Q I've been breastfeeding for 10 months and have weaned my baby to a cup with no problem. The problem I'm having is drying up. I haven't nursed for 2 1/2 weeks and my breasts are still full. Is there something that I can do to hel...
Q&A: Weaning A One Year Old Baby
Q My daughter is 10 and a half months old. I am considering weaning her shortly after her first birthday. How do I go about it? I am currently expressing my milk twice a day at work and nursing her in the morning and evenings. My ...
Q&A: Weaning a Breastfed Baby
Q I am 22 years old and this is my 7th pregnancy, I had a miscarriage in February and now I am currently 10 weeks pregnant again. I am also breastfeeding my 1 year old son. I am trying to wean him because the doctor said that it w...
Is Your Baby Weaning?
Many of us are sold on the merits of natural, or child-led weaning-of letting a child outgrow nursing in his own time and at his own pace. Proponents of natural weaning see it as yet another developmental skill, or milestone, to ...
Q&A: How can I teach my baby that it is not OK to bite me while breastfeeding?
Q My 4 month old is teething and has started using me as his pacifier. How can I teach him that it is not OK to bite me? A Around the age of 4 - 6 months, your baby's first tooth is coming in. During this time, it's comforting for...