Medela Seamless Softcup Nursing Bra Review - Breastfeeding
Simply put, this is a great bra. I have to admit, I haven't tried dozens of them, because after a couple early misses, my lactation consultant turned me on to this one, and I have never looked back. I started of with some $15 bras from Target, ... [... more]
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Comfort Nursing - Breastfeeding
A common concern of new nursing moms is whether their babies are nursing because they are hungry or "just comfort nursing." Formula-feeding moms and those who are not familiar with breastfeeding will cluck at a nursing mom and shake their heads [... more]
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Breastfeeding with Nipple Shields - Breastfeeding
Nipple shields are a thin, silicone artificial nipple, with holes in the tip (think of a tiny, clear Mexican sombrero). They are most commonly used to help the baby latch onto inverted or flat nipples, or sometimes to assist any baby who is ... [... more]
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Airline Travel Tips While Nursing - Breastfeeding
Heading out on an airline trip? Here's some tips to make your travel easier... These tips, along with understanding how best to manage nursing itself on the airplane (addressed in a separate article - Airline Travel -- Nursing On the Airplane), ... [... more]
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Arm's Reach Mini CoSleeper Review - Breastfeeding
To go along with my articles on cosleeping and breastfeeding, I thought I'd offer my full length review of the Arm's Reach Mini CoSleeper. I used this product for about 7 months with my second daughter, and I have to say that I liked it so much ... [... more]
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Sore Nipples During Ovulation - Breastfeeding
For those practicing extended breastfeeding (commonly considered nursing beyond one year or more), or for those who have an earlier return of menstruation, the hormones related to your cycle can create nipple soreness or pain during ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding at Weddings or Funerals - Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers are sometimes nervous about attending weddings or funerals with a nursing baby. Sure, taking a nursing baby out to any occasion can have unique issues (see my article on Celebrating Special Occasions While Breastfeeding in ... [... more]
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Celebrate Nursing on Your Child's Birthday - Breastfeeding
In celebrating my baby's first birthday, I had a lot of things to organize. She is a Thanksgiving Day baby, so her birthday falls around a holiday. We traveled by car from Southern to Northern California for the long weekend, and celebrated with ... [... more]
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Subscribe to the Breastfeeding Newsletter - Breastfeeding
Thanks for visiting the BellaOnline Breastfeeding site. You'll find great information here for breastfeeding moms, expectant parents, breastfeeding advocates or anyone looking for breastfeeding support or information to share with others who ... [... more]
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Correcting Overactive Letdown - Breastfeeding
Overactive Letdown of milk while breastfeeding (also known as milk oversupply, overabundance of milk, or forceful milk ejection reflex) is a common occurrence in early breastfeeding. For general information on overactive letdown, discussion of a ... [... more]
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Private Dining Nursing Cover Review - Breastfeeding
Nursing Covers are a curious invention. If you've read many of my breastfeeding articles, you know that I am completely unapologetic about the need of babies and mothers to nurse in public. I don't believe that there should ever be any ... [... more]
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Teaching Breast Manners to Your Baby - Breastfeeding
Breast manners may seem like a funny concept, but for those who breastfeed beyond 6 months or so, it's an important issue. Extended breastfeeding can be a wonderful and healthy experience, and the recommendation that you'll often hear from ... [... more]
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