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The Ultimate List Of Postpartum Kits You’ll Actually Need

I don't recall anyone really talking about postpartum when I was pregnant, and I didn't consider it until the last couple weeks of pregnancy. It was then that I ran across a few Pinterest posts on what to bring in your hospital bag, and I…

14 Essential Breastfeeding Tips for the First 14 Days

The newborn phase is the make it or break it phase of breastfeeding. It is also the most difficult.   You have a small time window to figure out how to breastfeed because your milk supply and ability to support your baby exclusively…

Tips on How to Eat to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding Without Losing Your Supply

Breastfeeding is both time-consuming and stressful for most moms. The last thing we want to think about is what we will be eating. The problem with that is that in those moments we tend to grab for fast foods that are quickly accessible and…

Breastfeeding Survival Guide: 12 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding

The inspiration for this post stems from my own personal breastfeeding experience through which I realized that breastfeeding was much more difficult than I thought it would be. When I was asked if I would be breastfeeding, my first reply was,…

Things Every Breastfeeding Woman Needs To Hear

When I started exclusively breastfeeding, it was hard to stay committed. My baby was always crying at the breast, I didn't know if she was full, and I didn't know if she was gaining enough weight. Did I have enough milk? My nipples, my back,…

27 Helpful Charts for Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding might be natural, but it still requires a whole lot of effort. Both mom and baby are learning how to work together to get to that comfortable endpoint of confident nursing. Still, the journey is quite overwhelming. Breastfeeding…

40+ Breastfeeding/Post-Partum Snacks (No Heat Required)

So if you have ever breastfed, you will know that it can be extremely time-consuming, especially in the first few weeks. However, if you want to produce milk you have to eat. That is why snacking is probably one of your main sources of food…

Ways To Reduce Your Baby’s Risk for Obesity

Obesity has been on the rise and a lot goes into what actually puts anyone at risk. Although genes are an important factor, nurture is no less of an important facet of obesity. You as a mom have an enormous influence on whether or not your…

The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Baby Through a Nursing Strike.

The moment my baby refused to nurse was devastating to me. I just balled watching my baby girl feeding on a bottle. Call me crazy, but having her choose another nipple over mine was hard to swallow. I had no idea what had happened to my pro…

Breastfeeding Problems and How to Properly Identify a Tongue and Lip Tie

I looked forward to breastfeeding when I was pregnant. Of course, I wanted to provide the best nourishment for my little one. I never realized that breastfeeding would end up being one of the most difficult commitments I've ever had! One of…