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Jessica’s Story on the Breastfeeding “Superstar Wall”

The San Felipe WIC office has a fantastic way of uplifting breastfeeding moms. They have created a “Superstar Wall” where women who exclusively breastfeeding for one year or more are featured with ...

Veronica’s Story of the Struggles and Successes in Breastfeeding

“I have five children aged 12 to 15 months. My first two children could not breastfeed. I fell into error as many mothers do. I was desperate, I thought that I had no milk and the worst thing was n...

Birthing, Breastfeeding and Your Baby’s Gut – Part 1

The benefits of breastfeeding are massive on every level of human existence – physically, mentally, emotionally, environmentally, financially, nutritiously, globally. The list is virtually endless....

Birthing, Breastfeeding and Your Baby’s Gut – Part 2

We’re back for Part 2 of our exploration of birthing, breastfeeding and your baby’s gut. As we discussed earlier this week, the body contains trillions of bacteria that make up the microbiome. Whil...

Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra – The Bra You’ve Been Missing

You know that trusted bra that gives you a great shape every time you wear it? Sure, you know the one – it usually gets worn more than any of the others because it looks amazing under everything an...

New Year’s Resolutions for Women – Part 1

It’s that time of year again…that time when we’re all reflecting on the year gone by and making New Year’s resolutions for the year to come. Being introspective comes naturally for some and is diff...

New Year’s Resolutions for Women – Part 2

As 2017 is just days away we’re continuing our series on New Year’s resolutions for women. Earlier this week we talked about health, fitness, nutrition and wellness. Today we’re focusing on your fi...

Valentine’s Crafts: For the Love of Animals

Valentine’s crafts are a fun way to get into the spirit of love. Children learn through hands-on experiences and getting crafty is a terrific interactive activity to reinforce themes like love, com...

The Best Valentine’s Day Dates for New Moms

Valentine’s Day dates for new moms may feel a bit different than the wining and dining of years past. Your family has grown and so has your love, not only for your baby but also for your significan...

I am about 4 months pregnant and am planning to breastfeed. Is there something I should do to prepare my breasts for breastfeeding?

Preparing to breastfeed during pregnancy:  while it is no longer recommended to “prepare your breasts for breastfeeding there are several things to keep in mind. It is not uncommon for your breasts...