Tag: breastfeeding
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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…
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10 Wild Fertility Myths — Busted
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to fertility, countless old wives’ tales circulate, some more absurd than others. Here’s a look at some of the most common myths and the truths behind them. Myth #1: Orgasm is Necessary for Conception While experiencing an orgasm can enhance the journey to conception by causing uterine contractions that…
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Lansinoh Discreet Duo Review—Tested by a Mom of Two
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of two, Sarah recently gave the Lansinoh Discreet Duo wearable breast pump a thorough test run with her 10-month-old baby. Here’s her honest take on this innovative device. In a nutshell, Sarah rated the Lansinoh Discreet Duo highly for its gentle yet effective suction, lightweight design, and its budget-friendly…