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What To Do If Your Baby Won’t Latch

Newbies and veteran moms alike know that latch is one of the most essential components of successful breastfeeding. Without a great latch, your baby won’t suckle enough breast milk for proper devel...

What is a Nursing Vacation?

As a new mom you may feel you need a vacation, but a nursing vacation is not that kind of trip. A nursing vacation is a 36-48 hour period where you and your baby snuggle in for some serious skin-to...

Last Minute Tips for Keeping your Family Happy for the Holidays

All the plans and preparations for your holiday season are about to unfold. The excitement is building and everyone is looking forward to gathering for family, friendship, love and joy. Don’t let a...

A Guide to Breastfeeding on a Plane

Traveling by plane over the holidays often gets new moms in a tizzy. What if your baby cries the entire time? What if she refuses to nurse? What if you forget something? Sure, any of these things c...

The Shocking Ways Breastfeeding Helps you Cope with Holiday Stress

As joyful and wondrous as it is, there’s no doubt that the holiday season also introduces new stress. Holiday gatherings, finding just the right gifts for each person, extra cooking and finding mea...

Breast Milk Donation: Holiday Giving

Charitable giving peaks during the holiday season as many of us strive to do our part to help others. New moms have a unique opportunity to donate something life-saving to babies: their breast milk...

What is the 4th Trimester: Part 2

The 4th trimester is that whirlwind period when you and your newborn are acclimating to your new lives together. Your baby’s immature body is adjusting to being away form the comfort of your womb, ...

What is the 4th Trimester: Part 1

When your baby is born she’s experienced three amazing periods of growth and development inside the womb known as trimesters. But experts have coined the three to four months after birth the 4th tr...

Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of Endometriosis

When it comes to women’s health studies, breastfeeding is at the forefront of many positive effects on the female body. Yet another study now shows that breastfeeding may reduce risk of endometrios...

Thanksgiving-Themed Sensory Activities for Babies

The sights, scents, sounds and textures surrounding Thanksgiving are so much fun for young children. With household items you can create stimulating Thanksgiving-themed sensory activities for babie...