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Foods That Cause Gas In Babies While Breastfeeding
Could It Be Something in My Diet? There is no specific food list that every breastfeeding mother should avoid. But – certain foods may occasionally bother some babies; this is a somewhat rare occurrence and is more prevalent in newborns. Remember, foods are unlikely to cause an issue since breastmilk is derived from what passes…
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Treating Plugged Ducts Naturally and Quickly
In one study, therapeutic breast massage in lactation was found to help reduce breast pain associated with engorgement, plugged ducts, stasis, and mastitis. A plugged duct is formed when some of the milk inside a duct dries up and stops the rest of the milk from flowing. It is due mainly to not thoroughly draining…
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Does Breastfeeding Shrink Your Uterus?
Did you know that the uterus of non-breastfeeding mothers will never shrink back? It will always remain slightly enlarged… As weird as it sounds, the answer is yes. This is made possible by hormones. When you breastfeed, your pituitary glands secrete a hormone called Oxytocin. The function of this hormone is to contract smooth muscles, such…
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I Tried to Breastfeed, But Could Not
Some mothers have tried everything. They have attempted to get help and have not been able to breastfeed. There is not enough support out there for them, and they feel isolated because of this. If this sounds like you, I hope you will find some encouragement in knowing that you are not the only one.…
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I feel like a bad mom – I can’t breastfeed.
Stories of Mothers Who Couldn’t Breastfeed Some mothers might not get the support they need during those first few days after giving birth, or in some cases, they may feel that their bodies have failed them. Whatever the situation, a mother should never feel guilty or be made to feel bad about needing to formula…
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The Dehydrated Baby and Breastfeeding – The Signs to Look Out For
Babies have a high metabolic rate, coupled with a relatively small amount of bodily fluids. For these reasons, dehydration in infants is much more common than in adults. Dehydration occurs when the body lacks enough fluid to perform normal functions. This is a particularly serious concern for babies, as their small size makes them dehydrate…
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Encouraging Breastfeeding Stories – You Can Do It!
Breastfeeding Stories From the Heart There is something to be learned from someone else’s breastfeeding story. Here you will find those breastfeeding hardships, trials, joys, and triumphs to motivate those thinking of breastfeeding or struggling to breastfeed. Elsabe Rabe, 22, lives in Limpopo, South Africa, and shares her story… “When I think back on my…
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Teething Symptoms – How to Tell if Your Baby Is Teething
Has Teething Come Along to Embezzle Your Sleep!? Not all babies experience terrible teething symptoms; some go through it as though nothing has happened. A mother might not even know that her baby is teething until a tooth starts showing. Then some babies endure such a hard teething time that they appear ill. Teeth can take months…
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Tandem Nursing
A guide for mothers looking to understand the complexities and rewards of tandem nursing. What Is Tandem Nursing? Tandem nursing is apparent when a mother falls pregnant while nursing and then has to nurse her toddler and baby simultaneously or if the mother is breastfeeding twins. Is nursing during pregnancy dangerous? If you fall pregnant while breastfeeding, you do…
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4 Incredible Benefits of Co-sleeping While Breastfeeding
Is it advisable to co-sleep with a newborn? From both a psychological and biological standpoint, babies are not naturally designed to sleep entirely on their own. What Does Co-Sleeping Mean? Co-sleeping means that you are within sensory range of your baby. Within sensory range means that you are close enough to your baby to recognize…
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