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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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Held internationally every year from August 1-7, World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to the celebration and promotion of breastfeeding. The first World Breastfeeding Week was held in 1992 and was coordinated by the World Alliance for...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This last week I had the opportunity to represent both Bundoo and The Newborn Channel at the Big City Moms baby show in NYC. For five hours, expecting and new parents stopped by our space to say hello and ask questions. I even had a few mamas thank...
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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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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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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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Milk protein allergy in newborns can be really tough to deal with for families. Fussy, uncomfortable babies who may not be gaining weight well, breastfeeding mamas who have to eliminate so much out of their own diets, and lots of worry. Let’s...
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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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Welcome to Week 38! You’re heading into the final stretch now—with just two weeks to go until your due date and just one week until your baby is considered full term. But does that mean you have exactly two weeks to go? Not necessarily. Very few...
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The vast majority of women have heard that “breast is best” when it comes to feeding their newborns, but many women with breast implants worry that they cannot breastfeed because of their surgical history. Fortunately, for many women that isn’t...
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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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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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A doula is a type of specialist who has been trained to support a laboring woman before, during, and after her birth. The word doula derives from the Greek term “a woman who serves” and they do just that: they provide emotional and physical support...
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The content for this blog was provided by Infantino in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. Moms don’t come in one size, shape, or style — and neither do their babies! So it shouldn’t be a surprise that there is no one-size-fits-all way...
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Engorgement is a term that is sometimes incorrectly tossed around anytime a nursing mom says her breasts feel very full. This fullness can be a sensation she notices when her milk first comes in (usually a few days after giving birth) or if her...
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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...
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Hospitals and birthing centers designated “baby friendly” follow a list of guidelines based on up-to-date medical research designed to support you as you give your baby the best start in life possible. From the moment right after birth when...
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It’s no secret that mommy groups exist and can be a great way to make new mom friends. We know they can help you feel supported in those early weeks and can help get you out of the house when you feel like it’s the last task you can succeed at. But...
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As I arrived at the Los Angeles airport yesterday, I was pleased to see a designated nursing room in the boarding area. It was located near the women’s bathroom but it was separate. This made me happy for all of the traveling families. This makes...
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“One can dream.” That’s often a quote we hear when we talk about winning the lottery or landing a job that lets us do something great like being a taster of new ice cream flavors for a living (I wish). However, what’s sad is that many American moms...
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The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is a program that was developed by the World Health Organization and UNICEF in the late 1990s to encourage breastfeeding globally, beginning with labor and delivery. BFHI, as it is called, consists of 10 steps...
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Unfortunately, complications do arise over the course of some pregnancies. Issues like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or bleeding may make a previously carefree pregnancy filled with anxiety, worry, and sadness. A delivery that comes too early...
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The CDC released data that showed that fewer hospitals than ever are sending home new moms with free formula “gifts” – just under 33% of U.S hospitals in 2013 (and this used to be about 75% in 2007!!). This is GREAT news for moms...
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It’s been all over the headlines: a brand new drug called Zulresso was recently approved by the FDA to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in moms. How could that be anything other than great news, right? With PPD being the most common...
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While there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of...
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It may sound silly but if you’ve never had a baby before, not knowing how to burp a baby is pretty common. One of the most common methods is when you put the baby up on your shoulder, support the bottom and the head, cup your hand, and pat....
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Unless you’ve done it before, it can be hard to know how to prepare for a C-section. Fortunately, a little advance planning (if you’re having a scheduled C-section) can help make things go more smoothly. If you are having a planned C-section, you...
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This week, your baby will officially leave the “embryo” stage of development and enter the “fetal” stage. At this point, your baby’s heartbeat may be audible on the Doppler ultrasound, so you might be able to finally hear your baby’s heartbeat in...
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You’ve just given birth to a beautiful baby. And you may be anxious to get your baby home and begin your life together. But the time you stay in the hospital after delivery is an important time for you to heal. The length of time you will be in the...
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Getting enough calcium during pregnancy is important to support both you and your baby. Your body always needs calcium, but many moms don’t realize that calcium requirements go up significantly during pregnancy, when calcium is used to help build...