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15 Things Your Nursing Station Needs

Making a nursing station will absolutely ease your breastfeeding experience. A nursing station provides both comfort items and necessities, hopefully making it all a bit more comfortable. You can choose…

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11 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician Regarding Breastfeeding

Choosing a pediatrician can be intimidating. Pediatricians are wonderful, but they are human and come with their own habits and opinions. Those opinions can shape the care provided to you…

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How to Help and Support a Mom of Multiples

I’m a mom of multiples (twins, to be specific!). Thus, it’s of no surprise that supporting moms of multiples is a cause near and dear to my heart. I want…

A mother holds her newborn baby close, gazing down with love and tenderness, illustrating the bond between mother and child.

How to Help and Support a New Mom

Most everyone wants to help a new mom, and luckily, there are many ways to help a new mom. It can be a rough transition, whether she is a veteran…

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Breastmilk Composition: What Is It Made Of?

Breastmilk is nothing short of incredible. Researchers have found that breastmilk has more than 200 components, some of which they have yet to discover what they do. As a complete…

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How to Get a Breastpump from Insurance

Using a pump can be a great resource when breastfeeding, whether you use it occasionally or full-time. Did you know that you can get a breast pump for free?! Read more…

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Should I wake a Sleeping Baby?

The answer is a giant YES! Wake that baby up. It’s not always convenient or pleasant; however, with feeding, you’ll occasionally need to wake a sleeping baby, no matter what…

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Breastfeeding Feeding Lengths: What’s Normal?

We hate to burst your bubble, but there is no precise answer to “what is a normal breastfeeding length?” There are a variety of different reasons why a baby’s feeding…

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Mama & Baby: Breastfeeding While Sick

I think we can all agree; it is the most unjust thing for moms to get sick. It’s difficult being sick as is, but being sick and being a mom?…

A serene mother with a gentle smile cradles her sleeping newborn close to her chest. The baby is wrapped in a delicate white blanket, suggesting warmth and comfort. This intimate moment is captured in a softly lit room, conveying a sense of peace and the deep emotional connection between parent and child.

Understanding Responsive or On-Demand Feeding

There are many approaches to breastfeeding. There are countless suggestions on how to time feedings, but the most recent studies find that responsive feeding, also known as on-demand feeding, is…

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