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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?…

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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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Is your baby getting enough breastmilk?

It is difficult to know if baby is getting enough breastmilk when you are exclusively breastfeeding. The average home doesn’t have a way to measure. We know it is really…

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Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School

Many women go back to work or school once maternity leave is over. Just because you’re going back to work doesn’t mean that you have to stop breastfeeding, though many…

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Notes from a Twin Mama & Twin Breastfeeding Positions

As a mom of twins, I understand the concerns of how to breastfeed two babies. Can I exclusively breastfeed twins? Do you feed them both at the same time? Do…

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5 Most Common Breastfeeding Positions

There are many different positions in which you can feed your baby. Lucky for all of us, there is a great variety to choose from, so if one doesn’t work…

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What An IBCLC Can Do for You

Your first question is going to be, “what is an IBCLC?” It’s a mouthful of an acronym, but it’s essential to understand in the lactation consultant world. What does IBCLC…

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Survival Guide: Baby’s First Two Weeks

Newborn life is challenging. Often, even the most experienced parents struggle. We created this survival guide to help you have the best first two weeks possible. Let’s dive in. Take…

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Learning Baby’s Hunger Cues

It is recommended to feed your baby on-demand when they start showing signs of hunger. Feeding on-demand helps you meet all of your baby’s needs—hunger, comfort, bonding, and developmental needs….

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10 Ways for Partners to Support Breastfeeding

We know that moms are much more likely to continue breastfeeding when they have a supportive partner. As mentioned in our Breastfeeding Basics course, mamas are four times more likely…

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