Tag: breastfeeding
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This Dad Brings Humor to Supporting Breastfeeding Moms
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to supporting breastfeeding moms, dads often get left in the dust. But not Jason Green! This dad takes a hilariously creative approach to raise awareness about breastfeeding challenges. On his blog, OneGoodDad, he uses humor to bridge the gap between dads and the breastfeeding experience. In celebration of National…
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Photographer Showcases ‘Breastfeeding Goddesses’
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, and one photographer, Lily Harper, is on a mission to highlight its most natural aspect: breastfeeding. With a keen eye and a passion for normalizing this essential act, Harper captures mothers nursing their little ones in stunning outdoor settings. “I want people to see breastfeeding as something…
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Bumpie Tip of the Week: Keep Your Baby Healthy and Germ-Free!
Get Pregnant Fast As the chilly weather rolls in, keeping your little one healthy becomes a top priority. It’s tough enough when you catch a cold, but you definitely don’t want your baby getting sick too! Here are some helpful tips from parents on the Babies: 0-3 Months board for maintaining your baby’s health, especially…
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Breastfeeding Nutrition Basics
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, but to be the best “milkmom,” you need to tweak your diet a bit. Here’s what you should know! Eat for Two (Sort Of) Don’t get too carried away! You only need about an extra 200 calories a day while breastfeeding. Yes, that slice of chocolate cake…
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New Research Questions the Benefits of Breastfeeding: What’s Your Take?
Get Pregnant Fast Have you heard the buzz about breastfeeding? A recent study from Ohio State University, led by sociology professor Mia Carter, suggests that the advantages often associated with breastfeeding might be somewhat exaggerated. The research team analyzed data from 8,237 children, tracking them from 1986 to 2010. They focused on 1,773 pairs of…
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Why Breastfeeding Didn’t Work for One Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Flashback to June 2013: It was a typical morning in my New York apartment, but I was in tears over spilled milk—my new reality. It was 4 a.m.; I’d been up since 2 a.m. feeding my baby. After finally getting her to sleep, I was trying to pump enough milk to supplement…
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The New Mom’s Guide to Nursing in Public (and Enjoying It!)
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I remember the early days of breastfeeding my twins—those first few months felt like a whirlwind of challenges. I often felt trapped within my own home, rushing back before the next feeding, which led to a lot of stress. However, everything changed once I learned to embrace nursing…
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Tips for Successfully Combining Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of feeding your little one can be quite the adventure! Breastfeeding has its perks—providing essential nutrition and fostering a strong bond between you and your baby. But let’s be real: it can also be a bit challenging, especially when you’re juggling work, travel, or just want a little break.…