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Breast pumps come in many shapes and styles. And while it can seem overwhelming at first, learning how to use a breast pump can be simple!

Aside from being a delicious snack, lactation cookies can be a great way to boost your milk supply! If you’re a nursing mom, read on for some recipe ideas for baking some amazing cookies full of healthy ingredients to help keep your breastfeeding journey going strong.

Cosleeping and bedsharing may not work for all families, but it does wonders for us. We do after all spend most of our adult lives searching for someone to share a bed with. We then bedshare with our partners for the duration of the relationship because we know in our hearts there’s something feel-really-good about it! 

It's important to remember several factors affect weight gain and loss, such as diet, exercise, metabolism, and how much weight was gained during pregnancy. The most valuable thing I learned was not to try to get everything perfect every day. Strive to get a great week overall.

Do you find your baby’s arms flail around during nursing sessions, smacking you in the chest? Many forms of fidgeting, wiggling, pinching, and hitting are actually common behaviors infants engage in during nursing sessions. Read on to find out why!

Just because a baby won’t latch or is tube fed, doesn’t mean you have to turn to formula and give up your desire to breastfeed. With time, dedication, and most importantly, perseverance, - pumping can work as well as feeding directly from the breast. 

It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and you’ve probably heard the “Breast is best!” slogan plenty of times. While breastfeeding provides wonderful benefits for both mothers and babies, is breastfeeding always best?

Are you a new mommy wondering how to boost your milk supply? A breastfeeding mommy facing low supply issues? A well-fed mummy equates to a well-fed baby. Increase your Milk supply with 8 superfoods for breastfeeding moms.

Breastfeeding may seem like a difficult task, especially for a new mother; but it is the first interaction between you and your baby, and that is such magical moments. Breastfeeding creates a special bond between you and your baby, as he/she latches onto you while you satisfy his/her needs.

With all that is going on in the world, it may be extra stressful on mothers, especially when dealing with illness. There is good news for breastfeeding mothers: research shows that breastfeeding while sick can actually help your baby avoiding catching the illness! 

Breastfeeding isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. It takes time to learn your baby’s needs and comforts! Check out this blog post for some alternative hold positions to make breastfeeding easier for both you and your little one. 

Whether you’re returning to work, or just trying to give yourself a break at night, there’s a chance your breastfed baby will need to take a bottle - and this isn’t always easy! Here are some ways you can tackle your baby’s bottle rejection!