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Breastfeeding Safety Questions

What you need to know about Coronavirus and breastfeeding

coronavirus and breastfeeding

The coronavirus is inescapable. I don’t mean you’re doomed to catch it and die a horrible death…I mean you literally cannot escape hearing about it everywhere you go. And if you’re like me, you go between hating the topic and being morbidly curious. Especially if you’re trying to prepare for coronavirus and you’re breastfeeding. I …

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Breastmilk storage simplified-How to store breastmilk safely

Breastmilk Storage How to Store Breastmilk

How confident are you in your ability to safely store breastmilk? Figuring out how to store breastmilk can be tricky. Of course, you know enough not to be outright dangerous – but it’s easy to get confused with so many variables! For example, you pump milk then get distracted and leave it sitting out for …

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5 Easy ways to make your doctor visit a success

how a breastfeeding mom should prepare for a doctor visit

It’s tempting to come online and show myself in the most positive light possible. I’m going to completely kill that temptation today and admit that I’ve been a “problem patient.” Seriously. I can think of a couple of providers who probably hate me. It’s not that I’m not totally likable (I am!!!).  The problem is …

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5 Crucial Questions to Ask about Medicine While Breastfeeding

new moms must ask their doctors about new prescriptions

Let’s play pretend for a minute. We’re gonna pretend you’re at the doctor’s office being examined for a slightly bothersome issue. You’re no so sure about taking medicine while breastfeeding, but you need to get better. Your doctor stops to coo over the adorable baby gnawing his fist in the infant carrier, examines you, and …

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What you’re not being told about alcohol and breastfeeding

What you're not being told about alcohol and breastfeeding

If you’ve never had the opportunity to be on the receiving end of a roomful of disapproving stares, try drinking a glass of wine while nursing your baby. There’s not much you can do to get across-the-board disapproval in the U.S. like when you’re caught drinking alcohol and breastfeeding. I don’t think anyone truly wants …

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