The statistics are staggering, and it feels like no one’s talking about it: While it might seem like most of the attention around infertility is focused on women, men are…
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Final Thoughts Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for babies. That said, the composition of your breast milk is affected by the food you eat. Therefore, there are some…
Twelve Months! Congrats parents! You have made it to the end of the first year. This year has been exhausting and exhilarating. You and your baby have accomplished so much…
The Eleventh Month Your baby is rapidly nearing the one-year mark. Can you believe it? A year ago, you were anticipating the birth of this little one and gearing up…
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Ten Months! How exciting! Your baby is nearing the ten-month mark. You have seen some wonderful changes in your baby, and even more, are in store. In the coming weeks,…
Nine Months Old At the end of this month, your baby will have reached nine months old! That is exciting. Your once tiny baby who couldn’t even hold his or…
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4 Ways to Reduce Nipple Pain When Pumping If you’re a mom who’s breastfeeding, you may have to pump from time to time. Whether it’s to relieve engorgement, build up…
You’ve probably heard all sorts of things about breastfeeding with breast implants. Some people say it’s totally fine, while others claim it’s impossible. So, what’s the truth? Can you breastfeed…
Why Can’t Your Lie on Your Back While Pregnant? You’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t lie on your back during pregnancy, but why is that? Is it really that big…
If you’re a new mom, you may be surprised to find that breastfeeding isn’t always the gentle and blissful experience it’s often portrayed as. In fact, for many women, breastfeeding…
Why is baby Waking Up at Night? If you’ve got a baby who’s waking up during the night, you’re probably feeling pretty exhausted. After all, those middle-of-the-night feedings and changings…