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Bleeding Nipples – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Dealing With Bleeding Nipples While Breastfeeding Is it normal to have bleeding nipples during breastfeeding? It is normal to have sensitive nipples initially, but when your nipples become cracked or start bleeding, it is usually a sign of a breastfeeding problem. It would be best if you got to the root of your breastfeeding problem.…
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Epidurals and Breastfeeding
While some see it as a necessity for a more comfortable birthing experience, others worry about its potential impact on breastfeeding. This article aims to provide a well-rounded perspective to support mothers in making informed decisions. As we dive into this complex topic, remember that each mother’s journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all…
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Baby Keeps Sleeping When Breastfeeding
It is natural for babies to fall asleep while breastfeeding due to biological factors. This behavior is mainly driven by a hormone known as cholecystokinin, or CCK, which is released into your baby’s gut as they begin to suck. This hormone induces feelings of fullness and drowsiness in your baby. How to Keep Baby Awake…
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Why Does Milk Let-Down When Baby Cries?
It felt pretty unbelievable the first few times I felt tingling in my breasts and a release of milk when my baby cried. I noticed this would happen when I reminisced about my baby or even when I heard a stranger’s baby cry. Incredibly, a person’s body can react instinctively. Our bodies are so perfectly…
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Prevent Biting While Breastfeeding
If you’re a mother grappling with the dilemma of teething and biting while breastfeeding, you’re not alone. In this article, I’ll share my personal journey of navigating this tricky phase, along with practical tips and solutions that helped us make it through. How to Prevent Biting I remember when my baby started teething. Those fussy…
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Cue Feeding (Breastfeeding on Demand) for a Happy Baby
Cue feeding—also known as breastfeeding on demand—means responding to your baby’s hunger cues rather than following a strict schedule. It supports milk supply, promotes bonding, reduces stress, and helps babies thrive.
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Hyperlactation – What Can You Do to Lower Your Milk Production?
Hyperlactation syndrome can be a challenging experience for breastfeeding mothers, but there are several effective methods to manage it. From using cabbage leaves or Cabo cream to relieve engorgement to employing block feeding techniques, these remedies aim to regulate milk supply. Hyperlactation While some mothers worry about not having enough milk, others experience hyperlactation. Hyperlactation syndrome…
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Why Is Comfort Nursing So Very Important?
Non-nutritive suckling, also known as comfort sucking, is as vital to any baby as the nutrients received from breast milk. Comfort breastfeeding only becomes a problem when the mother starts to feel overwhelmed. Comfort Nursing Comfort nursing is something not all mothers choose to do, primarily because of the misconceptions there are around it. We…
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How to Breastfeed a Baby – The Full Breastfeeding Guide
You should try to breastfeed your baby as soon as possible after birth. This will kick-start the release of hormones that encourage milk production. How to Breastfeed Successfully Congratulations on deciding to breastfeed! Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally to the mother; it is an acquired skill, so do not think…
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Cluster Feedings – My Baby Wants to Breastfeed All the Time!
Cluster feeding can leave new parents feeling overwhelmed, but it’s a normal and important part of establishing your milk supply. Learn how to handle the chaos with confidence, and why following your baby’s lead is the key to a smoother breastfeeding journey.
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