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The Incredible Leaking Lefty
My baby is just about a year old and I’m STILL LEAKING. What gives?Part of me feels excited to be leaking, because booby traps led me to a supply issue with my first son. Just having milk to spare...
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Weaning from Pumping When You’ve Met Your Milestone
Monday was the last day I plan to ever use my breastpump. I remember my final pumping session vividly: we were moving into our new house, and I crouched on the floor in my dining room, hiding from the...
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Transitional Pants
My son just turned 1 this weekend, and I’m still wearing my maternity pants. I’m doing so for several reasons.First, I’m still about 20 pounds heavier than I was before I had this third baby, and the...
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Do I Really Need a Nipple Shield?
Lately, it seems like postpartum nurses are handing out nipple shields like candy. Many, many new mothers are told they have flat nipples and need to use a nipple shield as a bridge to facilitate a...
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This, Too, Shall Pass: Pregnancy Mantras for Late August
I had lunch with a very pregnant friend the other day. Her feet were puffing out over the straps in her shoes. Her eyes were watery and runny. Her nose was stuffed. Her hips ached and she lumbered,...
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Duct Work: Unplugging a Block
I spent most of last weekend texting pictures of my side-boob to my friends. Is this a plugged duct or an insect bite? Thankfully, I have friends who support me through these sorts of messages. I...
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Birth Plan for a Planned Cesarean
Many pregnant mothers are facing a planned (also called “scheduled”) cesarean section, but don’t know that they can and should develop a birth plan just the same as women anticipating a vaginal...
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Pumping in a Cubicle: Tips for Making it Work
Office jobs make for some of the most successful scenarios for mothers to pump their milk for their babies, especially if women have an office with a door they can close and lock.But really, most women...
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Watching Birth on Sitcoms While Pregnant?
When I was pregnant, I had to be really choosy about what I watched on television…or read, for that matter. I was so sensitive and everything made me upset. But nothing made me more upset than watching...
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Put a Little Windex On It: Breastmilk As Magic Elixir?
“Just put a little Windex on it,” is my very favorite running gag throughout the movie My Big, Fat Greek Wedding. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately not only because the trailer was just...
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What Makes a Good Breast Pump?
Many women with a good health insurance plan are able to purchase a double-electric breast pump through their insurance at no cost to them. This is fantastic!Except that many insurance plans are only...
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Beautiful Bras for Really, Really Big Breasts
Our boutique prides itself on carrying beautiful bras for all breasts. We’ve got lovely options (options!) for women with a small band size and large cup…large as in I or L cup breasts. L for large!We...
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Am I Feeding My Newborn Too Much?
I remember when my first son was born, I was utterly overwhelmed by how much and how often he needed me. All the books had assured me my son would nurse for 20 minutes per breast every few hours…so why...
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Stocking Stuffers for Baby?
When my first son was a baby, I really didn’t buy him much for Christmas. I mean, he was a baby, and he got a river of gifts from his relatives…By the time I had more kids, my older kids grew very...
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Poop Watch
Did you ever think you’d talk so much about poop before having kids? I had no idea I’d care about poop, let alone text my husband regular updates about the bowel situation of my kids.When my breastfed...
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Does Night Nursing Cause Tooth Decay?
We know that until recently, medical students (even pediatricians!) were not studying lactation very regularly. This results in many physicians lacking accurate, evidence-based information about...
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Medication and Mothers Milk: You Can Probably Take It
One of the more unfortunate themes we hear regularly is the tale of the PCP, dentist, psychologist, or even pediatrician telling a breastfeeding mother she must wean in order to take a necessary...
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Big Change is Coming to Our Boutique
This business began nearly 10 years ago, when Judy found a huge need for quality nursing clothing and products to help her succeed in breastfeeding. Nursing her son was such an important part of her...
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Tantrums, Fussing, and Whinning…Oh My!
If you ask parents to list the most frustrating discipline problems during early childhood, you would find that these three items appear on every list. All children master their own version of these...
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Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains
Today’s tips come from one of our readers. Brandy sent in her story and I just had to share with you, because as you know- take the advice from those who have been there! You never know what will work...
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