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Relactation: Want to Start Breastfeeding After Stopping?
If you’ve stopped breastfeeding and want to start up again, you probably can. This process is ca...
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What Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Doula
By Anjelica, MSM, CPM, CLEC, LM.
If you’re like many new mothers, as soon as you get that positiv...
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7 Completely Normal Baby Behaviors That May Take You By Surprise
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
As a new parent, there are certain baby behaviors that you may expect....
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Your Last Breastfeeding Session: The Emotions of Weaning
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
Some of us plan when our last breastfeeding session will be and prepare...
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Placenta 101 & What to Do With It After Birth
Written by: Mary, Postpartum Doula.
During pregnancy, your body performs the enormous task of gro...
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Why Every New Parent Should Know About “Laid-Back” Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
When I was a brand new parent, I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding. I ...
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When Can I Stop Pumping?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
First of all, any breastfeeding parent who pumps for their baby is a her...
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What To Know About DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
After getting the hang of it, most of us hope that breastfeeding can be ...
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Breastfeeding a Toddler When a Newborn Arrives
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
Breastfeeding a toddler when a newborn arrives can pose some uniq...
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How To Navigate Family Gatherings Around The Holidays
Written by: Wendy, IBCLCBeing a parent is hard enough, but when you feel unsupported or misunders...
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How to Boost Your Fertility
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
From the time we hit puberty, we are given a plethora...
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How To Pick The Best Breast Pump For Your Needs
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
As an expecting or new mom, you likely have found yourself researching b...
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What Is Oversupply And How Can You Manage It?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
When it comes to breastfeeding challenges, experiencing a low milk suppl...
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Breastfeeding Trauma Is Real & We Need To Talk About It
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
LET'S BREAKDOWN BREASTFEEDING TRAUMA
First, let's hear directly from mom...
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Is It Okay To Nurse My Baby To Sleep?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Parents of little ones are tired—that’s just a fact. Babies often don’t ...
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The Stigmatization of Pregnancy Loss
Written by: Bentley, Doula
Many people have probably heard the statistic that up to 25% of pregna...
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Breastfeeding Latch 101 For Moms
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
We’ve all seen pictures of mothers comfortably holding their perf...
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8 Breastfeeding Topics No One Talks About, But Should!
Written by: Wendy Wisner
Most of us start our breastfeeding journeys with some basic knowledge o...
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Hospital vs. Birth Center vs. Home Birth - Which is Right For You?
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
Depending on where you live, you may have multiple options for whe...
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Breastfeeding Milestones & Why They Matter!
Written by: Jessy, Titty City Founder.
Whether you choose to breastfeed or pump for a minute, a c...
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The History of World Breastfeeding Week
Written by: Rebekah Clark
The inaugural World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) was in August of 1992 wit...
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7 Pregnancy Topics That No One Talks About
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
Before we navigate pregnancy ourselves, we might have a general idea a...
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When to Call Your Provider During Pregnancy
Written by: Liesel Teen | Mommy Labor Nurse
During pregnancy, I think every mama has moments of w...
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Postpartum Care After A C-Section
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Most of us don’t plan on having C-sections, but about a third of birthin...
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Night Sweats & 5 Other Postpartum Topics No One Warned You About
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
The truth is, no one can fully prepare you for what it’s like to have a...
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Being a New Mother During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Becoming a mother and the willingness to sacrifice whatever is asked of you for your child's we...
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Breastfeeding Hasn’t Been Easy During the Pandemic... But It’s Getting Better!
Breastfeeding Hasn’t Been Easy for Moms During the Pandemic...
But It’s Getting Better.
Written b...
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Finding the Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means millions of people will be looking for the u...
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Understanding & Coping with Birth Trauma
Written by: Bentley, Doula
Giving birth to a child is a major life experience, and every birth i...
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What To Know About Drinking Alcohol & Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
It is well known that alcohol and pregnancy do not mix. All major healt...
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When To Introduce Solids To Your Breastfed Baby
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Each time your baby hits a new milestone, it’s natural for you to feel a...
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What Does it Mean to Decolonize Birth?
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
Do you ever stop and think about why systems are org...
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What Your Baby’s Diaper Is Telling You & How Breast Milk Impacts That
Written by: Wendy Wisner, IBCLC.
I’m not sure anyone thinks about poop as much as a new parent do...
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The Golden Hour - What It Is and Why It’s So Important
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC.
When you hear the words, the golden hour, you probably think of ...
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Labor Induction Options & Important Questions to Ask Yourself
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
Labor inductions, or interventions that artificially ...
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Baby Massage: Make Your Postpartum Breezy With Just Your Hands
Written by: Bri Taggart, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, RN, and Certified Ed...
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Natural Variances in Organic Nipple Cream
Natural Ingredients = Natural Variances
Ever since our founding 30 years ago, Motherlove has bee...
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What To Know About Nursing a Toddler Past 12 Months
Written by Wendy, IBCLC.
Most moms who end up nursing past 12 months usually don’t start with th...
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How Partners Can Support During Labor
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula.
Childbirth is one of the most unique and beautiful ...
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What Do the Colors Of Breast Milk Mean?
Written by Wendy, IBCLC.
LET'S TALK ABOUT BREAST MILK COLORS
When you think of breast milk, you p...
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What is Perineal Labor Massage?
Written by: Bentley, Doula
As a doula, one of the most common concerns I hear pregnant persons ex...
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5 Things To Know About Breast Milk & Your Baby’s Immune System
Written by Wendy, IBCLC.
It’s well known that breast milk gives your baby a wonderful start in li...
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Breastfeeding Challenges in the BIPOC Community
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
BLACK MOTHERS BREASTFEEDING IN AMERICA
Social suppor...
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What To Expect In The Early Days Of Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
When you are pregnant and imagining what it will be like to breastfeed y...
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The Black Experience of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy. If you have ever been to th...
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What To Know About Breastfeeding Positioning
Am I Positioning Correctly?
One of the first questions a new parent has as they begin the journe...
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Can I Drink Coffee While I am Breastfeeding?
CAFFEINE AND BREASTFEEDING: WHAT TO KNOW
So let’s state the obvious; having a new baby is tiring....
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The Importance of Having a Doula
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
The miraculous feat of growing and birthing human lif...
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Can I Drink Coffee While I am Pregnant?
Pregnancy and Caffeine: Can you drink coffee while pregnant?
A cup of joe. Mom fuel. Hot java. J...
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