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Pumping in a Cubicle: Tips for Making it Work
Office jobs make for some of the most successful scenarios for mothers to pump their milk for their babies, especially if women have an office with a door they can close and lock.But really, most women...
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Savoring Baby When My Big Kids Go Back to School
My older boys started school this week–1 off to first grade and another off to preschool. I’m still working part-time and so, 1 day each week, I have delicious time alone with my third baby. I’m so...
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Thank a Doula for Labor Day!
If I had a time-turner and could go back to my first pregnancy to change one thing, I would hire a doula to support me in my labor.I had a doula the second and third time and can’t begin to tell you...
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Women Shaming Women
Lots of sports stadiums are creating suites for nursing moms. Which is awesome! These suites have space to nurse, change diapers, or even pump. Reports on the nursing suites indicate high usage, too,...
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Canine Teething: The. Worst.
My baby is getting his canine teeth right now. It seems like maybe he’s getting all 4 at once. The poor thing is miserable, and slobber pours from his mouth constantly. No wonder he’s so thirsty! He’s...
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Struggling to Find Balance
I’m having a hard time finding balance in my life lately. I’m not finding time to exercise without the children–and I’m not making space to exercise with them along. Between school cancellations and...
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Watching Birth on Sitcoms While Pregnant?
When I was pregnant, I had to be really choosy about what I watched on television…or read, for that matter. I was so sensitive and everything made me upset. But nothing made me more upset than watching...
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Put a Little Windex On It: Breastmilk As Magic Elixir?
“Just put a little Windex on it,” is my very favorite running gag throughout the movie My Big, Fat Greek Wedding. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately not only because the trailer was just...
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What Makes a Good Breast Pump?
Many women with a good health insurance plan are able to purchase a double-electric breast pump through their insurance at no cost to them. This is fantastic!Except that many insurance plans are only...
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Beautiful Bras for Really, Really Big Breasts
Our boutique prides itself on carrying beautiful bras for all breasts. We’ve got lovely options (options!) for women with a small band size and large cup…large as in I or L cup breasts. L for large!We...
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Am I Feeding My Newborn Too Much?
I remember when my first son was born, I was utterly overwhelmed by how much and how often he needed me. All the books had assured me my son would nurse for 20 minutes per breast every few hours…so why...
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Stocking Stuffers for Baby?
When my first son was a baby, I really didn’t buy him much for Christmas. I mean, he was a baby, and he got a river of gifts from his relatives…By the time I had more kids, my older kids grew very...
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Poop Watch
Did you ever think you’d talk so much about poop before having kids? I had no idea I’d care about poop, let alone text my husband regular updates about the bowel situation of my kids.When my breastfed...
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Does Night Nursing Cause Tooth Decay?
We know that until recently, medical students (even pediatricians!) were not studying lactation very regularly. This results in many physicians lacking accurate, evidence-based information about...
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Medication and Mothers Milk: You Can Probably Take It
One of the more unfortunate themes we hear regularly is the tale of the PCP, dentist, psychologist, or even pediatrician telling a breastfeeding mother she must wean in order to take a necessary...
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Big Change is Coming to Our Boutique
This business began nearly 10 years ago, when Judy found a huge need for quality nursing clothing and products to help her succeed in breastfeeding. Nursing her son was such an important part of her...
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Tantrums, Fussing, and Whinning…Oh My!
If you ask parents to list the most frustrating discipline problems during early childhood, you would find that these three items appear on every list. All children master their own version of these...
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Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains
Today’s tips come from one of our readers. Brandy sent in her story and I just had to share with you, because as you know- take the advice from those who have been there! You never know what will work...
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Local Support Is Essential For Any New Mom
If you decide to breast or bottle feed, work or stay home, or a combo of everything- You need a support system that understand you and can help when you have questions.Two places that you can check out...
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Post Partum Support Bands By Belly Banit- More Than Just Supportive!
Okay, if you have had a baby then you know that the hour that precious bundle of joy is born your tummy does not instantly flatten to pre-baby days. If you are currently pregnant with your first- Guess...
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