Breastmilk is by far the best source of nutrition for infants; however, exclusive breastfeeding is not possible for all mothers. You can continue to feed your child breastmilk even though you may spend some time apart if you use a quality breast pump to express milk for his or her feedings. To begin finding the right breast pump you’ll need to answer a couple of questions. Why do you need a breast pump? How often will you need to express milk for your baby? Read the rest of this entry »

Tandem Nursing

Nursing siblings who are not twins is called “tandem nursing”. In our culture, this concept is unusual, although other in many other cultures it is a common practice.
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Nurse Your Baby AND Keep Your Job

Breastfeeding moms often struggle when they go back to work several weeks or months post-partum. Here are some tips for nursing moms who want to keep nursing their babies even after re-entering the work force.
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Sucking for Comfort

We all know that breastfeeding is best for baby. It provides a mother’s nutrients to help a child grow and mother’s antibodies to fight off infection. But more importantly, breastfeeding provides comfort.
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Public Breastfeeding?

Okay, so you’ve decided to breastfeed and everything is going great guns or near enough. But sooner or later you are going to have to venture outdoors with your little bundle! One of the greatest concerns for a lot of newly breastfeeding mothers is what to do if the baby starts screaming with hunger halfway through the weekly shopping.
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Breastfeed a Toddler - Why?

Is your baby approaching his or her first birthday and you’re considering weaning?  The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that "breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mutually desired."  If you and your baby are still enjoying the nursing experience, why not take a look at some of the advantages of nursing beyond that first year?

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Tips for Discreet Breastfeeding in Public

If you’re a new Mom who is nervous about nursing your baby in public, here are a few tips to help you be more confident.
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Breastfeeding Jealousy

When I Breast-feed my newborn, my preschooler becomes upset.  What are ways to calm her down?
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Quick tips for nursing on the go

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Easing the Challenges of Motherhood

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bring you and your child together, but for some mothers, leakage can be an embarrassing problem that affects this joyful experience. Find out how one mother conquered this common problem with confidence and security, enabling her to lead a healthy, active lifestyle both in and outside the home.
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