Created On: October 5, 2022  | Updated: September 27, 2022 | By Amanda | Leave a comment Do you have a Willow or Elvie breast pump? When you need to pump on the go, it can be helpful to have a carrying case to keep your pumps safe. Here are the best wearable breast pump bags. This post may …
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Becoming A Parent: My New “Normal”
Uyen Tran, Half Moon Bay, California When my first baby was a few months old, there were days I felt so trapped. I felt that my “normal” life was pretty much over – the life where I was… Read More The post Becoming A Parent: My New “Normal” appeared first on La Leche League USA. …
Happy National Midwifery Week! – Our Milky Way
October 2 to 8 marks National Midwifery Week. National Midwifery Week was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. Two of my three births were attended by midwives. My first birth in a hospital attended by an obstetrician might best be described using words like chaos, …
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Physiological Flexion – LA Lactation, LLC
We know that active muscle tone begins to develop at around 36 weeks gestation. Between 36-40 weeks, the baby is curled up in a smaller and smaller space, developing stronger muscles by pushing up against the ever constructing walls of the uterus. Babies born at gestational term have a tightness to their bodies called physiological flexion …
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My baby is waking at night: Is this normal?
There are many reasons why your baby would wake more often to feed at night. Regardless of what you find online or from well meaning family and friends, there is no specific, developmental weight or age when a child no longer needs to feed overnight. There is no scientific or medical standard or recommendations for …
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Hunger cues for baby – LA Lactation, LLC
How do I know my baby is hunger and not just fussy, has a wet diaper, or is lonely and wants to be picked up? Babies have a limited communication repertoire when they are first born. Every cue can look the same. It does get better with time as you learn your baby and your …
Pregnancy and breastfeeding – LA Lactation, LLC
If you’re still breastfeeding and become pregnant, your mature breastmilk will transition back to colostrum around the end of the first trimester in preparation for whenever the new baby is born. By 4 months gestation, the placenta is large enough to suppress most milk production. Your body will prioritize your fetus over your nursling in …
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Weaning blues: why do I feel so emotional from weaning baby from the breast?
If postpartum depression weren’t enough, it’s also possible to be depressed and have mood shifts from weaning from breastfeeding. During breastfeeding, oxytocin, the cuddle hormone, is released every time milk lets down. This feel good hormone helps reduce the risk of postpartum depression. Prolactin, the hormone that actually makes the milk, also brings a feeling …
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What You should Know about the FDA’s “Closer to Zero” Plan – Lactation Lab
When it comes to certain chemicals, we know some have a maximum recommended level of exposure and as long as this is not exceeded, they don’t seem to pose significant health risks—but for others, there is no safe amount of exposure. Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium pose great health risks to all …
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When to Buy a Nursing Bra
Created On: September 28, 2022  | Updated: September 27, 2022 | By Amanda | Leave a comment Having a nursing bra that supports you, makes pumping or nursing easy, and is comfortable is key. When do you need to buy a nursing bra, and what should you look for? This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you …