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The Ugly Duckling: Breastfeeding in a Bottle-Feeding Culture

Support can make a world of difference to a new mom and her baby. If moms are surrounded by breastfeeding babies, they know what to expect from their own baby.

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First LatchSeptember 24, 2014expectations, support, ugly duckling, Breastfeeding, breastmilk, baby, bottle feeding, motherhood
Postpartum Depression

About 15% of new mothers are affected by postpartum depression (PPD). During pregnancy there is huge increase of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and they drop drastically when the placenta is delivered. The shift in hormones can cause some moms to experience Baby Blues.

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First LatchSeptember 16, 2014postpartum depression, PPD, oxytocin, medication, depressed, negativity, motherhood, baby blues, anxiety, help, counseling
There's No Place Like Home

For his first three months, your body is all your baby knows. You’ve been literally connected during the three trimesters of your pregnancy.

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First LatchJune 16, 2014Breastfeeding, breathing, comfort, fourth trimester, motherhood, working mom, heart, love, temperature, family, special, home
How Does Bottle Feeding Increase the Risk of Obesity?

Too much weight gained in the early days and weeks is linked to obesity in childhood and adulthood.

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First LatchMarch 30, 2014bottles, bottle, paced bottle feeding, breastmilk, breastfed, formula, infographic, leptin, obesity, self-regulation, motherhood, feeding, weight gain, Breastfeeding
When Will My Milk Come In?

Did you know that your body starts making milk during your second trimester of pregnancy? That means you’ve got milk even if you give birth early!

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First LatchMarch 21, 2014colostum, breastmilk, mature milk, milk production, teaspoon, transition, birth, breast, traumatic birth, ibclc, enough, La Leche League, support, latch, hand expression, Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding: It's Latching On!

When mother and baby are comfortable, it’s easier to get a good latch and breastfeed well. These tips can help achieve a good latch.

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First LatchMarch 17, 2014breastmilk, infographic, lat, latching, laid back, positioning, sandwich, motherhood, alignmant, alignment, nipple, gravity, Breastfeeding
Why Do Babies Breastfeed Differently?

Your baby is unique; so look at your baby’s cues, not the clock.

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First LatchJanuary 22, 2014breast, breastmilk, breast size, cue, growth, growth spurt, illness, possition, storage capacity, Breastfeeding
Taking Time To Connect

Babies’ needs have not changed since human DNA was formed before clocks and calendars. They need to be held, breastfed, nurtured, and loved, the original formula for a good start at life.

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First LatchSeptember 9, 2013babies, baby, needs, schedule, help, time, connect, nurture, breastmilk, carrier, babywearing, baby wearing, support, motherhood, parenting, balance, Breastfeeding
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