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Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex – Feeling Sad When Breastfeeding
Some breastfeeding moms feel a sudden wave of sadness or anxiety just before their milk lets down. This may be Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), a hormone-driven reflex—not a reflection of your love or ability. It’s real, it’s manageable, and you’re not alone in feeling this way.
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Newborn Low Blood Sugar Explained – How to Help Your Baby
Worried about low blood sugar in your newborn? You’re not alone—and the good news is, breastfeeding can help. Learn how early, frequent feeds and simple skin-to-skin contact can stabilize blood sugar and protect your baby’s health.
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Caffeine and Breastfeeding – Here’s How to Enjoy It Safely
You can enjoy your morning coffee while breastfeeding—just keep it in moderation. This guide explains how much caffeine is safe, how it affects your baby, and smart tips for balancing your favorite drinks with baby’s needs.
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Can You Donate Plasma While Breastfeeding? – Read This First
Wondering if it’s safe to donate plasma while breastfeeding? This guide breaks down the facts, expert advice, and real mom experiences so you can decide what’s right for you. Learn how donation affects milk supply, hydration, and recovery—and when it’s actually safe to roll up your sleeve.
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Can I Keep My Breasts From Leaking While Breastfeeding?
Breast Milk Leakage (BML) Over 90% of new mothers experience leaking breasts. Breast milk leakage is normal, just often quite embarrassing! Some women only leak on one side, while others don’t leak at all. Leaking is not always associated with oversupply. Some mothers with low milk supply issues may also experience leaking from their breasts.…
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Cradle Cap Care – How Do I Get Rid of My Baby’s Cradle Cap?
Cradle cap can be an annoyance to a baby and parent. Cradle cap is flaky, dry skin on the scalp or thick, oily, yellowish, brown scaling and crusty patches. It is not a serious condition unless it starts to spread to other areas, bleeds, or if it begins to pus. If any of these symptoms…
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Nursing Sling
Using Nursing Slings and Breastfeeding Breastfeeding your baby in a nursing sling is a learned skill. It gets easier as you try and becomes second nature after a while. Breastfeeding a baby in a sling or ‘babywearing’ means sanity for most mothers and makes life much easier. Breastfeeding slings for babies come in various styles,…
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Acne Issues in Mom and Baby During Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and Body Acne Are you struggling with acne while breastfeeding? You can use natural products to take care of acne during breastfeeding! Some Moms notice acne outbreaks during the first few months after childbirth, including pimples on the face or all over the body. This post-prenancy acne is entirly normal. Acne after giving birth…
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Nipple Piercings And Breastfeeding
Nipple piercings have become more popular over recent years, and an increasing number of women are asking, “What are the effects of nipple piercings on breastfeeding?” I had both my nipples pierced at the age of 19. I am now 32 and a mother of 2 and have another bun in the oven. 😉 Both…
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Oral Thrush in Babies – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Oral thrush in infants, which is more common at about four weeks of age, may occur more than once. It usually clears by itself, but there are ways to avoid and treat it. What Is Oral Thrush? A yeast or thrush infection happens when the mother and the baby’s natural flora and bacteria have become…
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