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Bed sharing / co-sleeping
I just read a good article on bed sharing. It’s a great starting place if you’re curious and considering the options of sleeping with your baby. There are a lot of articles out there that discuss both...
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Before You Breastfeed: 10 Tips for New Breastfeeding Moms
Before You Breastfeed: 10 Tips for New Breastfeeding Moms. Great post with great tips!
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Babywearing and breastfeeding
I came across a Dr. Sears article today that I really want to share with you. It’s about the benefits of nursing your baby while wearing them. It really makes a lot of sense and it’s something I’m...
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New Breastfeeding Study
So, you know those people who complain at you or “give advice” on how you need to put your breastfed-on-demand baby on a rigid feeding schedule so the baby doesn’t get spoiled, fat, learns patience,...
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Play like a Boy: Workplace Lactation Discrimination
Reblogged from mama*cue: I wrote this paper about lactation discrimination for my jurisprudence class this week. Enjoy! [G]iven the realities of adult life, if a girl does not want to be left...
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Let’s talk about sex…
Ok actually, that’s a bit misleading…let’s talk about birth control after you give birth (so it’s related to sex). Most people are not looking to get pregnant immediately after giving birth (plus it’s...
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Manual Expression of Breastmilk
Whether you have a pump and want a backup option (which is a good idea) or don’t want to / don’t like to pump, knowing how to manually express breast milk is incredibly useful. I didn’t know how to do...
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Learning to Accept
As many of you know, I am currently working toward ICEA certification as well as Breastfeeding Counselor certification. As part of this journey, I have met a lot of interesting people and read a lot of...
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One Mom’s Story of Discovering Happiness
“Breast is Best” (for some mothers and babies), but what about the ones where breastfeeding isn’t best? Yes, nutritionally it is superior to formula, but what about the emotional toll it can take? What...
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The Breastfeeding Short List: 7 Things to get you started
The other day I taught my last class in a 6 class childbirth series. It was, of course, bitter sweet because I get kinda attached to the students I’ve seen over those 6 weeks. I’ve watched their...
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