Tag: breastfeeding
Comforting a Gassy Newborn
Has your newborn been extra fussy or inconsolable? If you’ve eliminated the obvious reasons for newborn fussiness (hunger, in need of fresh diaper, etc.), she may be having trouble passing gas. Here are some simple steps to help prevent gas in both bottle- and breastfed newborns.
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Tags: bottle feeding / breastfeeding / gas / gassy
Breastmilk VS Formula: It’s what’s best for you!
After announcing your pregnancy, people will ask if you plan to breastfeed. And they’re opinionated on it. So this is
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Tags: breastfeeding / breastmilk / formula
Public Breastfeeding: Why all the Commotion?
Google “breastfeeding in public” and you’ll come across recent news articles about another woman who was told to stop breastfeeding. We help to dispel the angst over public breastfeeding with some tips and the glory of its virtues.
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Tags: breastfeeding / breastmilk / breasts
The Truth About Beer And Milk Production
It’s been told for centuries that drinking beer will increase milk supply when breastfeeding. Can this be true? We give you a full pint of info on the matter!
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Hot towels, sex and sleep: Secrets to increase milk production when Nursing
Lets begin by saying that while many believe that breast-feeding is best, for some, breast-feeding is full of challenges. Two major challenges immediately come to mind: breast engorgement and lack of milk production. Both are no fun and often very uncomfortable. Below are a few tips to help getting mommy and baby back to their happy place.
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Five (Not-So) Traditional Tips for Getting Your Milk Flowing
Worried about how to increase your milk flow? Here are our favorite methods favored by breast-feeding moms we spoke with. Some you may have heard of, others not. Take your pick and find what works best for you to get the milk flowing
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Breastfeeding Moms: How To Care For Yourself
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a newborn’s life, followed by continued breastfeeding as solid foods are introduced, up to one year or longer. There is a dark side to exclusive breastfeeding, though, and that’s the toll it can take on the mom’s mental and physical state. For this reason, it’s of paramount importance for nursing mothers to focus on self-care whenever possible.
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Tags: Birth / breastfeeding / how to care / pregnancy
Congratulations-You’re Pregnant! How To Prepare For Pregnancy
NewbornCourse.com is an innovative parenting training program dedicated to newborn and mother care. Using the most advanced e-learning platform and techniques in online education, the course aims to inform, prepare, and empower new and existing moms and dads in their roles as parents. More effective than a book or a blog, the course includes bite-sized content, super-quick video demonstrations, and rich, downloadable resources—all in one straightforward, easy-to-navigate location.
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Tags: breastfeeding / expectant / parenting course