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When Will I Make Milk?

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Hi, I am pregnant for the first time and I’m due in about 5 and a half weeks, and I am interested in breastfeeding. Actually I am most likely to breastfeed. I was wondering though, when exactly will my breasts begin to have milk come out of them. Does it happen like right after the baby is born, or … [Read more…]

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Moms’ Top 5 Worries About Breastfeeding

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We talked to expectant moms about their worries when it comes to breastfeeding and their top answers are below. Do you have a worry on the list? “I’m scared of sore nipples.” It is true most women, especially first-time moms, will experience sore nipples for the first week as lactation starts. … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General), Parenting (general and dads) Tagged With: nursing shirt, nursing, breast milk, breastfeeding

Drinking and Breastfeeding — Is it OK?

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I was wondering if it’s possible to drink once in while, while breastfeeding? I heard that you can pump before drinking to have the milk and then again the next morning and throw that away?” It is possible for a breastfeeding mom to have a night out! Alcohol does come through breast milk in … [Read more…]

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I’ll Have to Go Back to Work, Should I Even Try to Breastfeed?

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I am all into breast feeding, just because I hear how good it is for the baby. However, I’m planning to take 6 weeks off from work, or a little less. This is my problem, when I go back to work it will be near impossible to pump at all at work during 8 hours, I work behind a fuel desk. Would it be a … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: maternity leave, breastfeeding, work

Does Breast Size Matter When it Comes to Feeding?

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Hi Sandy and Marcie, I just found out I’m expecting in eight months, I’m so happy! But I have one worry that I am embarrassed to ask about. I’ve always had a small chest and it just seems impossible that I will be able to breastfeed this baby. Am I going to have to formula feed?” Thanks for … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: Baby’s 1st Month, breastfeeding, lactation, milk

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