Breastfeeding
That painful, hard lump in your breast doesn't have to derail your breastfeeding journey. If you've discovered a clogged milk duct, I want you to take a deep breath and know that this is incredibly common and, more importantly, usually...
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Breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally, and that's okay. I say this as a registered nurse, certified lactation counselor, and a mom who has struggled with her own milk supply. I felt completely alone in the process and wished desperately that...
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You're barely awake, it's 3 a.m., and you're wondering why nursing your baby feels like running a marathon you never trained for. If you've found yourself asking why breastfeeding makes you so tired, you're not imagining things. The exhaustion is...
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Few things can derail a breastfeeding journey faster than a clogged milk duct. That tender, lumpy spot that seems to appear out of nowhere can quickly escalate from uncomfortable to downright painful, and if you've experienced one before, you know...
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The Importance of Nutrient-Dense Snacking While Nursing Nursing a newborn is a beautiful, exhausting, round-the-clock commitment that demands more from your body than almost anything else you've ever done. Your caloric needs jump by an average of about 450–500 additional...
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