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There’s no right or wrong answer here, every breastfeeding dyad will reach the end of their journey when they’re ready. Sometimes a parent may be ready before a child is (parent-led weaning) and other times a child will be able to wean when they’re both physically, mentally and emotionally ready to do so (child-led weaning also called natural weaning). This may be at different ages for different individuals. Breastfeeding should continue for a long as both mother and baby mutually desires to do so. Natural weaning is best when it’s possible. For the sake of this article, we will go into more detail about child-led/natural weaning.
The truth about the duration of breastfeeding - When should you when?
There’s no right or wrong answer here, every breastfeeding dyad will reach the end of their journey when they’re ready. Sometimes a parent may be ready before a child is (parent-led weaning) and other times a child will be able to wean when they’re both physically, mentally and emotionally ready to do so (child-led weaning also called natural weaning). This may be at different ages for different individuals. Breastfeeding should continue for a long as both mother and baby mutually desires to do so. Natural weaning is best when it’s possible. For the sake of this article, we will go into more detail about child-led/natural weaning.
You’re a breastfeeding mom and you’ve been struggling with raw, damaged or sore nipples. You don’t know what’s going on, but someone somewhere mentioned that your baby has a shallow latch, whatever that means. But what can you do about it?
Deep latch essentials every new mom needs to know
You’re a breastfeeding mom and you’ve been struggling with raw, damaged or sore nipples. You don’t know what’s going on, but someone somewhere mentioned that your baby has a shallow latch, whatever that means. But what can you do about it?
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15 filling smoothies for your milk supply
15 delicious and filling recipes that are good for your health and your milk supply. How lactation smoothies affect the milk supply. #LactationSmoothies #Breastmilk #MilkSupply #Breastfeeding
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Foods you need to avoid as a breastfeeding mother
What you need to know about the foods you eat while breastfeeding. What can you eat, what should you avoid and what should be taken in moderation. #Food #Breastfeeding #Breastmilk
Do you have some breastmilk to spare? Wondering what you can do with that unnecessary freezer stash of yours? How about making some breastmilk soap for your baby? #Breastmilk #BreastmilkSoap
How to make breastmilk soap
Do you have some breastmilk to spare? Wondering what you can do with that unnecessary freezer stash of yours? How about making some breastmilk soap for your baby? #Breastmilk #BreastmilkSoap
What are lactation cookies? Do they increase the milk supply? Is it a must for breastfeeding? What you need to know. #Breastfeeding #MilkSupply #LactationCookies
What's up with lactation cookies?
What are lactation cookies? Do they increase the milk supply? Is it a must for breastfeeding? What you need to know. #Breastfeeding #MilkSupply #LactationCookies
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15 lactation smoothie recipes for breastfeeding mothers
As a breastfeeding mom, you may want to add some delicious and healthy smoothies to your diet. Whether it’s because of how quick and easy they are to make and to consume, or because it’s a way for you to add some well needed nutrients to your diet.
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Breastfeeding benefits that you should know
We all know breastfeeding offers many benefits to both the child’s health and even maternal health. Even small amounts of breastmilk will offer a child many benefits such as meeting some of their nutritional needs, offering protection against different infections such as respiratory infections, chronic diseases, childhood cancer and many other illnesses.
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Are painful nipples and breasts really normal when breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is often viewed as a perfectly natural process, but for many new mothers, it can bring unexpected pain and discomfort. While breastfeeding should ideally be a pleasant and pain free experience, several issues can cause pain.
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Facts and benefits about breastfeeding that every parent should know
There are a lot of breastfeeding facts and benefits, and most people don’t even know a fraction of them. It’s important that every new mom learns all about the benefits of breastfeeding as it is directly related to her baby’s health, and it holds many health benefits for her as well.
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Lactation cookies are made with different ingredients which are considered natural galactagogues. It’s popular partly because it can potentially help to increase some mothers’ milk supply. It could be due to the additional calories or even due to a placebo effect. The biggest reason lactation cookies have become so important is all due to marketing, companies making money off of vulnerable mothers.
Do lactation cookies really work? What is the evidence behind them?
Lactation cookies are made with different ingredients which are considered natural galactagogues. It’s popular partly because it can potentially help to increase some mothers’ milk supply. It could be due to the additional calories or even due to a placebo effect. The biggest reason lactation cookies have become so important is all due to marketing, companies making money off of vulnerable mothers.
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How much weight a breastfed baby should be gaining
The number 1 question and worry in breastfeeding parents are usually “how do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?”. This question is usually followed by the answer “ensure the baby has adequate amounts of wet and dirty diapers and is gaining enough weight.”
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50 best inspirational quotes about breastfeeding
50 Best inspirational, funny, relatable and motivational quotes for breastfeeding mothers.
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Your guide to the perfect latch
You’re a breastfeeding mom and you’ve been struggling with raw, damaged or sore nipples. You don’t know what’s going on, but someone somewhere mentioned that your baby has a shallow latch, whatever that means. But what can you do about it?
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How to bottle feed a breastfes baby
If you regularly have to leave your little one with someone else, or you’re going back to work, you’ll need to leave milk for the baby. But your baby is refusing the bottle, so now what? It’s completely normal for babies to not want to take a bottle. They know the real deal, they’re used to the real deal, so why would they want to take a bottle? They’re not familiar with bottles, it’s not natural to them like your breasts are. But still, your baby needs to be fed when separated from you, especially for long periods of time.