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Breastfeeding Essentials Series- Part 4: My Top 5 Picky Mom Approved Essentials

Jun 10

Breastfeeding Essentials Series- Part 4: My Top 5 Picky Mom Approved Essentials Ta da! You’ve been waiting for a little while now to see what were my must-have mommy lifesavers on my breastfeeding journey. Here they are! Top 5 Breastfeeding Essentials  1. A Nursing Tank Top –  This is the number one mommy lifesaver you will own during your whole mat leave. You will use it every. single. day. Pinky swear. The tank top or “camisole” is used in conjunction with any nursing bra.  I like having the bra and tank separate instead of all in one: there’s no uni-boob,…

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Breastfeeding Essentials Series – Part 3: Resources

Jun 07

Breastfeeding Essentials Series – Part 3: Resources Part 1: My Journey Part 2: Why Breastfeed? Resources  You know the saying “If it hurts, then you’re not doing it right”? That applies 100% to breastfeeding. If you have a good latch, proper positioning for mom and baby it absolutely does not hurt. Please, if you are experiencing any pain, discomfort or are not getting what you want from your breastfeeding experience, reach out to some of these experts sooner rather than later. Better yet, print these out and stick them on your fridge before you have the baby so the info is there…

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Breastfeeding Essentials Series- Part 2: Why Breastfeed?

Jun 03

Breastfeeding Essentials Series- Part 2: Why Breastfeed? If you missed Part 1: My Journey, check it out here. Why Breastfeed? So with leaking, plugged ducts, and sore nipples why would anyone want to breastfeed?! Well, there’s tons of reasons. I don’t want to scare you off with my story early on because once I got past all that it was AWESOME and totally worth it. Here’s why I loved it: – Breastfeeding is mostly free! Aside from a few amazing essentials (stay tuned!), you’ll save a ton of money by feeding breast milk. Formula is ridiculously expensive, and babies are…

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Breastfeeding Essentials Series- Part 1: My Journey

May 28

Breastfeeding Essentials Series – Part 1: My Journey I was invited to speak at the Modern Mama North Shore Pregnancy brunch this past weekend about my Top 5 Picky Mom Approved Breastfeeding Essentials. I had the pleasure of meeting 25 soon-to-be mamas and we chatted breast pumps, nursing tanks, sore nipples, and the importance of accessing community resources. Keep in mind… I’m not a doctor, a lactation consultant, or doula. I have no formal training on breastfeeding; I’ve just breastfed my own two kids, and had many struggles and successes along the way. I don’t want to just drop a…

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