Tag: breastfeeding
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D-MER: A Unique Anxiety-Related Breastfeeding Condition
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a journey filled with various challenges, and for some new mothers, breastfeeding can come with unexpected emotional hurdles. One such condition, known as D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex), can cause intense feelings of anxiety during the milk letdown process. When I had my first child, I was relieved that…
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How Your Baby’s Feeding Habits Can Shape Their Future — Here’s What You Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! Did you know that the way you feed your little one can have lasting impacts? A study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over six years explored the connection between infant nutrition and health as kids grow. They tracked…
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New Moms Lean on Each Other for Breastfeeding Support
home insemination kit Even the most accomplished athletes need support when it comes to parenting. Take Jordan Carter, for example, a tennis champion who recently turned to fellow moms online for breastfeeding tips. Because let’s face it—being a first-time parent can be overwhelming, no matter who you are. Jordan, a new mom to her daughter,…
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Nipple Cream, Galactagogues, and Insights I Wish I Had Before Choosing to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast This month marks a special moment for my little one and me as I celebrate our breastfeeding journey. If you’re a reader here, you probably know August is recognized as “National Breastfeeding Awareness” month. It’s also my almost 10-month milestone in this nursing adventure! As a breastfeeding and working mom, I genuinely…
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Bumpie Tip of the Week: Essential Items for Your Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast Getting ready for a newborn can be quite a task! From selecting the right bottles to assembling changing tables, it can feel overwhelming to gather all the necessities for your little one. Members of our community shared their top recommendations for must-have items for newborns: “I can’t live without the Lansinoh Soothies…
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Considering Breastfeeding? Research Indicates Skin-to-Skin Contact Is Crucial
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, expecting moms! If you’re planning to breastfeed, there’s good news: the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting with skin-to-skin contact right after delivery. At a recent AAP conference in Orlando, experts shared findings that showed moms who initiate skin-to-skin contact are more likely to successfully breastfeed exclusively. The Study The…
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IBM and Twitter Launch Service to Ship Breast Milk for Traveling Moms
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking move, Twitter is set to join IBM in offering a new service that allows breastfeeding mothers on business trips to ship their breast milk back home to their babies. This initiative is part of Twitter’s “Mommy Mentor” program, created to support new moms as they transition back into the…
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Tool: Breastfeeding Tracker
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Early Pregnancy Signs: Darkening Areolas
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve noticed that your areolas (the area around your nipples) have become darker or larger, it might be one of the early signs of pregnancy. But what causes this change, and should you be worried? The good news is that it’s usually a normal occurrence and can begin just a week…