Tag: breastfeeding
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Top 10 Compelling Reasons to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast While you may have heard the phrase “breast is best,” there are several reasons that might surprise you. Here are the top reasons to consider breastfeeding your little one: Fosters Bonding Just like skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding releases oxytocin, often dubbed the “bonding hormone.” This hormone enhances feelings of closeness between you and…
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Best of Pregnancy Award Winner for Top Breast Pump
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to pumping breast milk, having the right breast pump can make all the difference. Enter the Medela Freestyle Flex Double Electric Breast Pump, our top pick for 2021! This compact and lightweight model has been recently upgraded to enhance efficiency and portability. With a rechargeable battery that lasts up…
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Introducing Solid Foods While Breastfeeding May Help Prevent Baby’s Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! If you’re wondering when to start introducing solids to your little one while still breastfeeding, I’ve got some interesting insights for you. Recent research from the University of Southampton indicates that starting solid foods around 17 weeks, alongside breastfeeding, may actually decrease your baby’s risk of developing food…
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Best Nursing Clothing Brand of 2020: Teat and Cosset
Get Pregnant Fast Are nursing clothes really a must-have? We believe they are! While it’s certainly possible to simply lift up your top for a feeding, there’s something truly uplifting about slipping into a stylish outfit post-pregnancy that fits well and boosts your confidence, especially when nursing in public. Enter Teat and Cosset, a brand…
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Feeling Bad About Not Breastfeeding? Here’s What to Know.
Get Pregnant Fast It’s totally normal to feel a pang of guilt if your breastfeeding experience doesn’t go as planned. Many moms have been there, and it’s okay to talk about it. “When the feeding journey doesn’t unfold as you envisioned, feelings of grief or guilt can arise,” says Sarah Thompson, a lactation consultant and…
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4 Key Points to Remember About Working Out While Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mama! If you’re thinking about hitting the gym while breastfeeding, you might have some questions swirling around in your head. Is it safe? Will it mess with your milk supply? What about the taste of your milk? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here are four essential facts that will…
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Why I Found Myself Fabricating My Breastfeeding Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mother, I was well aware that breastfeeding could be a challenge, but I clung to the hope that it would be a magical bonding experience. After my first child, Max, was born prematurely and spent weeks in the NICU, I felt a sense of loss over not being able…
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Surprise! A Recent Study Reveals Breastfeeding Might Help Keep Breasts Youthful
Get Pregnant Fast You might have heard the common belief that breastfeeding leads to sagging breasts, but a new study suggests otherwise! It turns out that nursing can actually help maintain the youthful appearance of your breasts over time. The research, backed by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, involved 161 pairs of twins.…
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New Research Indicates Breastfeeding Doesn’t Prevent Childhood Obesity
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, there’s been some interesting news in the world of parenting. A recent study has found that breastfeeding might not be the magic bullet against childhood obesity that many of us thought it was. This study, which has its roots in 1996, tracked the health of 15,000 mothers in Belarus.…
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What It Was Like to Be a Mom in the 1960s
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy, parenting, and the societal norms of the 1960s painted a unique picture for mothers during that era. While many may romanticize the past, being a mom back then came with its own set of challenges that might surprise you. Shorter Labor Times If you were giving birth in the 1960s, you’d…