Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a Premature Baby
By Patty Malowney
Preemies often have a longer transition than other babies, but they too can successfully breastfeed.
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Dairy Elimination Diet for Breastfeeding Moms
By Laura Leavitt
When working to reduce dairy issues with a breastfed baby, Mom may choose to cut out or cut back herself.
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Colic in the Breastfed Baby
By Laura Leavitt
There are plenty of reasons why a baby might be having a tough time with breastmilk.
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Breastfeeding a Toddler - Why on Earth?
By Laura Leavitt
A lot of mothers choose to stop breastfeeding earlier, so it is worth learning why some women choose to breastfeed longer.
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Mommy Tips for Drying up Breast Milk
By JustMommies staff
From using a cold compress to drinking sage tea, there are more than a few ways to relieve engorged breasts and dry up milk supply.
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Common Breastfeeding Mistakes
By Laura Leavitt
There are a few ways to make breastfeeding more successful and less uncomfortable, all while nourishing your baby.
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Breastfeeding as Birth Control: The Lactational Amenorrhea Method
By Patty Malowney
Learn more about LAM and how to make sure it is effective when you are nursing.
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Constipation in Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
You knew about morning sickness, expected fatigue, but why haven't you heard about constipation in pregnancy? Believe it or not, constipation is quite common in pregnancy and actually has a physiological cause. Don't fret. We are about to arm you with our best tips for relieving constipation. What causes
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One of the Five Percent Coping with Low Milk Supply
By Teresa Redmond
With tears in my eyes, I reluctantly gave my son his first bottle of formula. I sat there asking myself why I was crying. It wasn't guilt. I knew I had nothing to feel guilty about. My child was losing weight and my doctor and my lactation consultant both said it was necessary to supplement. It wasn't
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Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
By Patty Malowney
It is important to thoroughly understand the guidelines for storing breast milk before feeding it to your baby. Here's what you need to know about proper pumping and storage.
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