Lactation Explanation
How do breasts make milk? * Your breasts change during pregnancy to prepare for making milk. Your breasts contain milk glands and milk ducts that increase in number, causing your breasts to get...
View ArticleLactation Preparation
How can I prevent problems with my breasts before my baby is born? * Be sure to make your OB/GYN or other caregiver aware of any breast biopsies, breast enhancement, breast reduction, or other breast...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Tips for the First Six Weeks
Breastfeeding is a gift that lasts a lifetime and a gift that only a mother can give her baby. The first six weeks will be both a glorious adventure and a time for learning. Breast milk is a complete...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Essential Supplies – Preparing For Nursing
No need to mortgage your home to prepare for breastfeeding a new baby! Breastfeeding does not require a large quantity of supplies and high-tech equipment. Your body prepares for breastfeeding...
View ArticleEngorgement Can Be Easily Managed
Within the first two to three days after you have given birth, you may discover that your breasts begin to feel swollen, tender, and overly full. Sometimes the swelling will extend all the way under...
View ArticleNursing Bras: Not the ones your Grandma wore
I want to share a link with you today that will make shopping for a nursing bra a breeze. You can take a peek at what’s available at JCPenny, Target, Pea In A Pod, Motherhood, and many more...
View ArticleOkay, It’s Time To Pump! How To Use A Breast Pump
Just like first learning to breastfeed, pumping is a skill – I might even say it’s an art! When first trying a breast pump, most mothers are only able to express a few drops of milk. That’s okay....
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