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Postpartum Depression & Breastfeeding – What You Need to Know
Up to 80% of new moms experience anxiety or depression after birth, often without realizing it. This guide explores the connection between postpartum depression and breastfeeding, offers practical support strategies, and explains treatment options—helping mothers prioritize both mental health and nurturing their baby with confidence.
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Breastfeeding and Stress
Some studies show that a defective let-down reflex is also connected to stress. Breastfeeding in itself is calming. The hormones Prolactin and Oxytocin are released during breastfeeding, which gives a mother the feeling of tranquillity How do you relax during breastfeeding and combat breastfeeding boredom? Breastfeeding stress reduction is key, as your milk supply depends…
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Self-Care Tips for Postpartum Wellness
During the postpartum period, we need to learn how to balance our newborn’s needs with our own The first twelve weeks after your baby’s arrival are incredibly transformative. It’s a time of discovery, filled with learning about your new role as a parent and understanding your baby’s needs. This period also allows you to focus…
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Postpartum Recovery While Breastfeeding
You’re nurturing a new life, but it’s equally vital to nurture yourself. This guide offers practical tips to support your healing, make your breastfeeding experience more comfortable, and ensure you can fully embrace this precious, fleeting time with your little one. Welcome to the incredible journey of motherhood! While the immense joy of holding your…
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How Pregnancy Changes Feminine Health After Birth
Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. Understanding Postpartum Healing and Changes While much attention is placed on the changes that occur during pregnancy, it’s just as important to understand what happens to the body after giving birth. Postpartum recovery brings its own set of adjustments, especially to feminine health. From the vaginal area to…
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Lactation Tea Benefits and Recipes
We’ll explore the remarkable benefits of lactation tea, from its soothing properties to its ability to support overall wellness during those demanding early months of motherhood. Plus, we’ll share great recipes that you can easily whip up at home. Boost Your Milk Supply Naturally Are you a breastfeeding mom looking for a natural way to…
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Does Mother’s Milk Tea Actually Work?
Does lactation tea work? For various reasons, an abundance of milk is not always possible for some nursing moms. Sometimes all that is needed is something like mothers milk lactation tea, which can help establish breastfeeding. Low milk supply is one of the most common breastfeeding concerns. The best way to increase your milk supply…
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6 Drinks That Increase Milk Supply
While the key to successful breastfeeding is often a combination of factors, including proper latch and frequent nursing, the drinks you consume can also significantly enhance milk production. It’s important to know that experiencing a low milk supply or sudden decline in milk supply during breastfeeding is common. Many women, myself included, have encountered this…
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Alfalfa and Breastfeeding
Alfalfa mimics the natural estrogen found within a woman’s body. Estrogen is the most critical hormone for breastmilk production and supply. There are numerous research papers done on the use, benefits, and validity of alfalfa during lactation. The History of Alfalfa Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa, is a plant from the pea family. It is said…
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Fenugreek Intake While Breastfeeding
Fenugreek seed extract, is most famous for its milk supply benefits, as it is an excellent galactagogue for inducing lactation. Breastfeeding and Fenugreek What is Fenugreek (Methi)? Fenugreek Methi seeds “Trigonella foenum-graecum” have been used as a herb and a spice. It is grown in India, Egypt, and Morocco. Fenugreek has been used in foods…
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions