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The research on the benefits of breastfeeding just keeps getting better. Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with supplemental breastmilk to...
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Breastfeeding may seem like something that only happens between a mother and her baby, but the reality is that it really takes a village. But what if that village—namely, the mom’s own family—doesn’t support her choice to breastfeed? What is a...
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We cover a lot about breastfeeding here at Bundoo, but worrying if breastfeeding will hurt is one of the biggest concerns new moms often have. They’ve been told horror stories of toe-curling feeds, bleeding nipples, and babies who bite. Here’s what...
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If data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is correct, you are probably celebrating your breastfeeding success if you live in Idaho but may not be putting on your party hat if you live in the South. According to the CDC’s...
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You’d think getting started breastfeeding would be easy — after all, women have been breastfeeding children for thousands of years and no special equipment is required. Yet with all the information out there, it can seem overwhelming to know where...
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If you are breastfeeding for the first time or experiencing issues with nursing, it can be confusing to know who to turn to for help when you need it. Here’s a guide to the different types of lactation specialists. Your obstetric or pediatric...
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If you’ve made a plan to breastfeed your baby and it hasn’t worked out for some reason, you may be experiencing a range of emotions: guilt, sadness, frustration, or even envy for those moms who seemingly have no problem. Here are eight things you...
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Many moms have had breast reductions and go on to breastfeed successfully, but there are some special considerations you might run into. Post-reduction complications depend on the type of surgery you had and if there are any lingering side effects....
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Many breastfeeding mothers want to make sure that everything they consume is safe for their baby. When it comes to drinking alcohol, however, there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Some women are told to avoid it completely, and,...
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Sometimes I think back to those early days of breastfeeding, and I am not sure how any of us—myself, my husband, or my baby—survived. We were so tired from the normal sleep (or lack thereof) habits of a newborn, and we were total newbies to the...
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The week of August 1-7 marks World Breastfeeding Week 2015. Every year has a different theme, and this year’s is “Breastfeeding and work: Let’s make it work!” I think focusing on supporting employed breastfeeding mothers is a great idea, and here’s...
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Most parents-to-be have heard the phrase “breast is best,” and there are lots of healthy and cool things found in breast milk. But here are a few statistics that can really help bring the point home. 1. Babies who are not breastfed are at a 100...
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With preexisting mental health issues and postpartum depression/anxiety affecting up to 20 percent of all new moms, many women worry that taking antidepressant medication while breastfeeding can harm their infant. Here are some facts to set the...
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Are you breastfeeding or bottlefeeding? Talk about a loaded question! New mamas look at me and assume the answer I expect, not knowing the response I will give. Breast is best, right? I can see on their faces the worry that I will judge their...
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There’s no denying that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is best, especially early in life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding...
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During pregnancy, one of the things you might want to gear up for is breastfeeding your baby, especially if you’ve never done this before. Other than reading a good breastfeeding book, attending a breastfeeding class, or meeting with a lactation...
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While breastfeeding is natural, it may take some practice to achieve breastfeeding success. But rest assured, there are ways to help make it easier and a lot of strategies available to help you feed your baby. Every baby is different. To feed on...
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Many women want to prepare for breastfeeding while they are pregnant to ensure they are ready once baby arrives. Here is a list of two absolute must-haves when it comes to nursing: A baby Breasts The wonderful thing about breastfeeding is that you...
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Despite many moms-to-be taking a breastfeeding class or reading a book about nursing to prepare for feeding their new babies, a lot can still be shocking when it comes to breastfeeding and the changes your body experiences. Here are a few weird...
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If you’re like many moms, once you’ve given birth, your thoughts quickly turn to losing extra baby weight. In our celebrity-obsessed culture, it seems that every new mom should be able to do that in a matter of weeks. The truth is that notion is...
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A lactation consultant is a professional who has specialized training in helping breastfeeding women and their babies. Lactation consultants can provide breastfeeding education as well as help if problems arise. Lactation consultants are often...
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If you are a breastfeeding mom, you may be wondering what rights you have under the law in various situations. Here’s a legal primer on breastfeeding in the United States. Nursing in public —Babies need to eat when they get hungry, and this...
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While breastfeeding can be wonderful, sometimes it can get complicated. For a nursing mom, a breast abscess can be a difficult complication to manage and overcome. The good news? It can be treated, and it doesn’t mean your breastfeeding journey has...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are fortunate to now have three vaccines approved in the United States to fight this virus. With emerging treatments and technologies, breastfeeding parents may then wonder if getting the vaccine is something...
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Before you unleash your internet fury on me, of course I think the answer is, “No!” But moms in America feel this way or are worried this is exactly what other moms and doctors are going to think about them if they choose not to breastfeed or...
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Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience between you and your baby—it’s a time of calm closeness between Mom and baby. So even if it doesn’t seem like the most natural place for Dad to get involved, there are still ways to involve him in the...
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Many new mothers begin breastfeeding and soon want to give up because they experience some of the challenges that can be part of breastfeeding a newborn. But with a little patience, you can overcome these challenges. Some women experience nipple or...
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Welcome to Week 5! It’s exciting to pass the 1-month milestone and see all the incredible new things your baby can do. Around this time, your baby will start giving real smiles and lifting his or her head to better interact with you and the outside...
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Welcome to Week 5! It’s exciting to pass the 1-month milestone and see all the incredible new things your baby can do. Around this time, your baby will start giving real smiles and lifting his or her head to better interact with you and the outside...
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While you might think breastfeeding would look pretty similar around the world, the truth is that where you live can greatly impact not only how long you breastfeed, but also the expectations and traditions surrounding this practice. Here are some...
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When women who are breastfeeding decide to wean before they planned to, the number one reason they give is low milk supply. However, true low milk supply is exceedingly rare, given that humanity had to survive for thousands of years before formula...
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Every baby is different. And every mom and baby may approach breastfeeding a little differently. But here is a general approach to a breastfeeding session that you may want to try, until you get more comfortable and figure out what works best for...
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Many women who are breastfeeding and find themselves pregnant again are often told by friends, family members, and even their physicians that they need to wean right away. The supposed risks of breastfeeding while pregnant include an increased risk...
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Many women who breastfeed need to pump eventually, and some moms even pump exclusively as a way to feed their babies. Few women really love pumping, so here are some tricks to help make the experience easier. 1. A hands-free bra for multitasking....
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In the first weeks after your baby is born, it may feel like you’re always breastfeeding. You will spend a lot of time feeding and bonding with your baby, so make sure you find comfortable breastfeeding positions while you do it. There are...
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At some point, many breastfeeding moms need to introduce a bottle so their baby can feed at times when breastfeeding isn’t possible. For some, it’s returning to work that makes this necessary; for others, it is because of separations such as...
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There may be times after giving birth when a new mom may wish to remove milk from her breasts (such as in the case of engorgement) or wants to provide extra stimulation to her breasts to increase milk production (such as when a baby may be refusing...
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Despite being in the midst of my training as an obstetrician/gynecologist when I found out I was pregnant, I did what I thought any first-time mom-to-be should do and enrolled my husband and I in a breastfeeding education class. My husband (who was...
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One of the most emotional complications of breastfeeding can be a nursing strike. This is when a baby suddenly refuses to nurse. Whereas weaning is usually a gradual process where a baby slowly cuts down on the number of daily nursing sessions, a...
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Induced lactation is the practice of helping a woman who has not been pregnant produce milk. One of the most common reasons someone may want to do this is so that they can breastfeed an adoptive baby or baby born by gestational carrier (also known...
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Remember the early days of nursing? Trying to get your tiny baby latched on, then worrying if he or she was getting enough calories and if you were making enough milk? Wondering if your baby would ever sleep longer than two hours in a row? For many...
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Remember the early days of nursing? Trying to get your tiny baby latched on, then worrying if he or she was getting enough calories and if you were making enough milk? Wondering if your baby would ever sleep longer than two hours in a row? For many...
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Yet again, the topic of breastfeeding has been discussed in the mainstream media and — not surprisingly — was depicted in a less-than-factual way. It seems every few weeks these stories surface, and usually it’s a mom who’s been shamed for nursing...
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How your baby latches onto your breast is one of the most important factors in being successful with breastfeeding. Without a good latch, breastfeeding can hurt, and your baby may not be able to remove enough milk from the breast. This can lead to...
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Relactation is the practice of stimulating milk production after it’s stopped. This stoppage happens a few days after breastfeeding was discontinued or even a few months. Knowing why a mother might want to do this and how it works can be important...
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When I was pregnant with my first son, I worried about a lot of things. Would he be healthy? Would we ever sleep again? How long would it take to get back to my pre-baby body? I had the nursery ready, the baby clothes washed, and the car seat...
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While it is completely your right to breastfeed in public without using a nursing cover, some women feel uncomfortable doing so. Others aren’t quite sure how to get the hang of it without feeling overly exposed, especially first-time moms. Here are...
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When a mom’s milk lets down while nursing, it means that the cells that make and store the milk are contracting and releasing their contents so baby can start eating. While it may seem like more is better when it comes to a good let down, this...
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While many women think they have low milk supplies, especially in the first few weeks of breastfeeding, the real incidence of this problem is pretty rare. However, for the woman who has been diagnosed with true low milk supply, it can be scary to...
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Last week a photo of a mom breastfeeding on the toilet went viral on the Internet. Pictured was a mom using the bathroom while her little girl was standing and nursing. An open cabinet showed a mess of toiletries strewn about, likely the work of...
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You did your homework: you took the breastfeeding class, and you read the books. The message seemed simple enough: “Just keep nursing! Of course your body knows how to make milk. After all you, are a mammal.” After your baby is born you wait for...
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Many breastfeeding moms have concerns over low milk supply and end up weaning prematurely. Because of this, nursing moms and those caring for them often look to medications or herbs that claim to increase milk production. But do any of these herbs...
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Congratulations! If you’re like most new parents, you’re in the middle of a whirlwind of new experiences and emotions right now, just days after the arrival of your new baby. It’s not uncommon for new parents to be simultaneously flooded with love...
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After waiting patiently for your little one to arrive, many moms wonder what will happen after their baby is born: “Where will they sleep in the hospital—in the room with me or in the nursery?” and “How will I get my rest? And does it even matter?”...
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While the media seems to focus on how quickly celebrity moms bounce back after pregnancy, we are covering the more realistic way your body goes back to its pre-pregnancy state (hint: it’s not a matter of days, or even a few weeks!) and what you can...