New moms go through a lot. Heading back to work is a mental job in itself, then add in pumping at work it’s even more challenging. Some offices will present more challenges than others, but there are some strategies that can help you get through with a little less stress.

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Misconceptions about Breastfeeding from a Doula

Most women are excited to exclusively breastfeed for their first 6 months or a year. They are often very confident in that choice and think that because breastfeeding is a natural process, things will come naturally.

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Colostrum is Milk......

It’s August, which means its Breastfeeding Awareness Week Aug 1st - 7th and Breastfeeding Month. Here’s what we keeping shouting and its now a PSA: Colostrum is Milk.

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Can Breastfeeding Reduce Cancer?

One potentially life saving benefit of breastfeeding is a reduced risk of Ovarian and Breast cancers. There is a lot of research that supports this link, but there is still some amount of confusion around the matter.

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Why we need Black Breastfeeding Week

Many new moms look forward to the bonding experience of breastfeeding a new baby. But in the U.S., there’s a mismatch between global recommendations surrounding breastfeeding (six months of exclusive nursing, says The World Health Organization) and making those recommendations a reality.

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A Working Moms Guide to Pumping At Work

New moms go through a lot. Heading back to work is a mental job in itself, then add in pumping at work it’s even more challenging. Some offices will present more challenges than others, but there are some strategies that can help you get through with a little less stress.

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What is a Galactagogue, And how do it Increase your Milk Supply

Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby, and while having a baby is a joyous occasion; the ability to bond with involves breastfeeding. However, when the mammary glands don’t produce enough milk for your baby, it can be worrisome for a lot of moms

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Re-lactation - How to get your milk supply back

The infant formula milk shortage have put re-lactation in the spotlight. Moms who previously weened are now considering going back to breastfeeding.

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10 Foods that Helps to Boost your Milk Supply

Breastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally. The reality is breastfeeding takes time, its hard work, commitment and patience. One aspect of breastfeeding is milk supply, it all comes down to demand and supply.

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