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Big Baby Behaviors (4 Months & Older)
Big babies develop little annoying habits that can grow into big annoying habits when they are older. Here are tips to help navigate those behaviors.
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Strategies to keep your baby fed, your milk supply strong, and your family balanced
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I approach breastfeeding with the humor, tough love, and compassion that you would get from a close friend (you know, the one who calls you out when you aren’t being your best self).
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Tongue & Lip Ties
Sometimes, the frenulum under the tongue can restrict movement of the tongue and/or the frenulum under the upper lip can cause breastfeeding problems.
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Products, Resources, and Support BB Trusts
Here are the products, resources, and trusted care providers that may be useful during breastfeeding.
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Super Stimulation Plan
How to overload the demand to your body in the first two weeks of baby’s life to increase the likelihood of the highest supply possible.
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Rules of Exclusive Pumping
Exclusive pumping is pumping for stimulation and bottle feeding without any nursing (direct latching).
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Nipple Shields
Nipple shields are a very useful tool that help some lactating parents and their baby nurse at the breast.
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History of Breastfeeding Difficulty
If this is not your first baby and a you’ve had difficulty breastfeeding in the past, this one is for you.
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Beyond 6 months of breastfeeding
There are a few new frontiers when nursing a baby that is older than 6 months.
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Breastfeeding & Solids
As your child approaches six months, you should start preparing to introduce solids in addition to breastfeeding.
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Menstruation & Lactation
Lactation delays the return of your period. When menstruation returns is highly variable and you will likely ovulate before you menstruate.
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Cleaning Pump Parts
How you clean your pump parts will depend on your set up at work and the total time you have designated for pumping. Do you have access to a sink? A microwave?
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Communicating with Your Childcare Provider
You have chosen the people who will care for your baby in your absence. As parents, it is your responsibility to communicate your baby’s needs and your expectations clearly to the person who is caring for your baby.
