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Getting a Good Latch
It all comes down to the latch in breastfeeding — but do you know how to help your baby achieve a “good latch”? Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, tells what worked for her boys and gives resources to help with those early days.
Clogged Ducts – What Can I Do?
Abby, The Badass Breastfeeder, has first-hand experience with all the marathons of nursing life — including clogged ducts. We asked her for some tips and tricks to treating and preventing clogged ducts and the dreaded mastitis.
Quick Guide to Milk Making Ingredients (Galactagogues)
Questions about galactagoges (foods, herbs or medications that increase breast milk supply) and how they rank for strength? Nurse Wendy gives a quick reference guide.
Donating Breast Milk Through Loss
Sadly, I’ll be writing about lactation after a baby’s death. After the second trimester of pregnancy, a mother’s body prepares to make milk, and that process makes milk regardless of whether or not your baby comes home.
Breastfeeding Supplies And Tax Deductions
Did you know that breastfeeding/lactation supplies and accessories are tax deductible? You can also use your FSA or HSA account for them — here’s what you need to know.
Breastfeeding & The Holidays
Holidays are stressful even on “regular” years. Add baby plus breastfeeding and many moms find themselves in new territory with even more stress. Here are some tips for coping from Jennifer Pitkin, IBCLC.
Go-To Pump-At-Work Mom Outfits
Pumping at work means you need pumping-friendly wardrobe choices, but without buying a whole new closet, what works best?
Guide to Receiving Your Free Insurance Breast Pump
Does your insurance plan cover a free breast pump? Many do! What steps are required to receive a free pump from your insurance? Here’s our step-by-step guide.
Tips to Help You Express Breastmilk Long Term
If you are just starting to express then you may find the following article useful ‘Top Tips for Expressing Breastmilk – The Ultimate List to Help You Succeed.’ However, for those more experienced with pumping, this article gathers together some of the advice to help you continue to express long term.
Calypso Electric Breastpump Review by Blogger Mom: Sarah Doyle
Sarah is a mum of two, who’s blog she describes as a, “home to my ramblings about my adventures through motherhood.” She has written a lovely review on the Calypso Double Electric Breastpump.