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Top 10 Breastfeeding Milestones | First 6 Weeks breastfeeding milestones first 6 weeks of breastfeeding Dec 07, 2023

Tracking breastfeeding milestones helps you to stay encouraged that you are in step with your breastfeeding journey. Whether your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, breastfeeding until your baby eats...

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When Should My Breast Milk Come In? breast milk milk coming in new mom newborn Dec 07, 2023

Your breast milk will come in within the first week of your baby's life. This is an important milestone for breastfeeding mothers. 

One of the most interesting sensations that you may...

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What Are The Hardest Weeks of Breastfeeding? breastfeeding hard weeks new mom Dec 07, 2023

The hardest weeks of breastfeeding are the first six weeks. 

I remember sitting over my crying baby and then joining her in the sob fest regularly for the first few weeks of her life. I was...

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This Pediatrician's Favorite Breastfeeding Positions breastfeeding positions new mom newborn Nov 30, 2023

Discover the art of nurturing your newborn through various breastfeeding positions. Common breastfeeding positions have names, but you don't need to memorize them.

As a seasoned pediatrician and...

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Why Do Breastfeeding Newborn Babies Lose Weight? breastfeeding newborn weightloss Nov 27, 2023

Newborn babies lose weight in the first few days of life.

My own newborn lost 10% of her birth weight in the first few days of her life. If you have read any of my other articles, you know some...

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Why Can't I Get My Newborn to Latch? latch newborn Nov 21, 2023

Newborn babies who won't latch to the breast can be a source of frustration for breastfeeding mothers. In the early days after birth, there are many reasons why a baby may refuse to latch.

About...

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Unlocking the Secrets to an Optimal Breastfeeding Latch breastfeeding latch Nov 20, 2023

As a breastfeeding mother, you need to know how to latch your baby to your breast. A good latch plays an important role in how well a mother can meet her breastfeeding goals. 

Latching a...

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Breastfeeding Expectations During the First 24 Hours establish breastfeeding first 24 hours new mom Nov 11, 2023

Breastfeeding in the first 24 hours of my newborn's life was one of the greatest joys of my life. It was also very difficult. Much more difficult than I had anticipated.

As I looked down at the...

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What is the Magic of Colostrum? colostrum golden hour immune properties lactogenesis newborn skin to skin Nov 08, 2023

Colostrum is an amazing and magical substance. 

It not only provides nutrition for your new baby, but also supports their immature immune system. Feeding this type of milk in the early days...

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Nine Benefits of Skin to Skin Contact for Newborns breastfeeding success golden hour skin to skin Nov 08, 2023

Skin to skin contact for newborns is one of the most important things you can do as a new mother. 

Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, we were afraid to hug other people or...

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What is the Science Behind the Golden Hour After Birth? first hour of life golden hour newborn Nov 06, 2023

You've waited 9 months, attended your antenatal care, and followed your Obstetrician's advice. You prepared yourself mentally and physically for the rigorousness of labor and delivery. Finally,...

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Should I Prepare My Breasts for Breastfeeding? breastfeeding preparation prepare your body Oct 30, 2023

"Prepare your breasts for breastfeeding" is advice that I hear others give to pregnant mamas, but is it really necessary?

In medical school, I was known as a gunner. This is a label that we used...

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