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I can only remember bits and pieces from the first 48 hours after my son was born. I remember the collective cheer that went up in my delivery room when he finally (after four hours of ... READ MORE
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Many moms think they have to throw in the breastfeeding towel when it’s time to return to work. Not so! With just a little planning and commitment, plus our step-by-step primer, you’ll be ... READ MORE
August 1 officially kicked off National Breastfeeding Month and yesterday the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their 2012 Breastfeeding Report Card—and there’s loads ... READ MORE
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The first days and weeks of breastfeeding often boil down to sheer survival: getting your baby to latch onto (and stay on!) your breast; functioning on what often feels like mere minutes of ... READ MORE
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Once again, we’re all in a bunch about breastfeeding.  It’s all over magazine covers, news stations, Facebook and beyond.  I’ve been trying to keep my big mouth shut because seriously, ... READ MORE
Anyone who’s suffered from sore nipples can attest: It hurts. A lot. So much so, in fact, that despite your best intentions (not to mention a healthy dose of biting the proverbial bullet), ... READ MORE
In case you haven’t heard, breastfeeding is a pretty rockin’ way to feed your baby. It’s cheap (no need to buy formula); it’s easy (no mixing or warming necessary); it’s “green” (no formula ... READ MORE
The right clothes can definitely make the prospect of nursing in public a bit less stressful, as they’re designed for easy, discreet access to your breasts. Still, it can take some ... READ MORE