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Ten Reasons to Call a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding should be pleasant for you and your baby! If either one of you is not having a good time, something is not right. As a new mom, you have instincts to guide you. Your baby has instincts...
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Engorgement
“My milk has just ‘come in’ and I’m engorged. My breasts are hard and they hurt. What should I do? How long will this last?” Most moms feel some breast fullness or swelling in the early days of...
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My Baby Won’t Latch!
I hear this phrase several times a week. It troubles me because it implies that the baby is unwilling breastfeed. Nothing could be further from the truth. You baby was born to breastfeed! She is...
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Comfort Measures for Severe Engorgement
A labor that included an IV of fluids may cause postpartum edema in your feet, hands AND breasts. This type of breast swelling is not normal and is referred to as engorgement. The breasts and areola...
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How do I Increase my Milk Supply?
Sometimes, despite doing all the “right” things, you may find yourself producing less milk than your baby needs. Here are some things you can try: Go to bed with your baby for a whole day and...
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Let Your Baby Take the Lead
As a mother, you want to help your baby breastfeed. But many times our well-intentioned “help” confuses the baby and results in uncomfortable, ineffective breastfeeding. To let your baby use her...
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Your Baby is a Mammal!
Infant mammals have one thing in common. They all breastfeed. In addition, they are all equipped to squirm, crawl or swim to the breast and latch and happily suckle without the help of their mothers....
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Breastfeeding Myth: Maternal Fluids
A mother who is struggling with milk supply will go to great lengths to increase production. She will hang on to every word of every well-meaning friend, neighbor or health care provider....
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Breastfeeding Dads–How to Prepare Before the Baby
Are you a dad-to-be who’s partner is planning to breastfeed? Do you think that breastfeeding is something a woman does alone? Think again. One of the most important factors in determining whether a...
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Can I Breastfeed Twins?
If you’re expecting twins, you may be wondering…Is it possible to breastfeed twins? Can my body make enough milk for two babies? Can I really nourish my babies without using formula? The answers are...
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