Medications & Breastfeeding
You’ll notice that pretty much every medication on the market bares the warning “do not use if breastfeeding” or “consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.” This is often interpreted as “you can’t take this if you are […]
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The Last Time
by Lara Deloza I wrote the following at the very end of January, when I knew the nursing relationship I’d fought so hard to have with my likely one and only child was nearing its end. Several weeks ago, I […]
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The Many Roles of a Mother
by Liz Napolin LPCMH, NCC A version of this post originally appeared on the blog for The Mothers’ Space. I felt fairly prepared to be a mother. I had credentials under my belt that said I had a grasp on […]
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Modifying: It Isn’t Just for Sissies Anymore
When you think of modifying, you probably think “change.” Modifying is a specific kind of change, however. Modifying means making minor changes to something to improve it or to make it less extreme, less difficult. I have realized over the […]
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Turning off the Mommy Guilt Machine
by Jessica Apel, D.O. A version of this post originally appeared on The Mothers’ Space blog. It is 4:00 pm on a sunny and warm Tuesday in October 2016. I have tears streaming down my face while I’m standing in […]
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Most Amount of Milk; Least Amount of Time
Want to know how to yield the most amount of milk in the least amount of pumping time? Who better to ask than the Pumpin’ Mamas. These are the women who are dedicated to pumping at work. Day in and […]
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BFAR: Breastfeeding After Reduction
A past history of breast reduction surgery does not by any means that a mother cannot breastfeed. It does, however, mean that a mother is at a very high risk for low milk supply. There is some theory that how […]
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BFAR: Amy’s Story
For as long as I can remember, I have had large boobs. When I finally decided to have a reduction, I was a 34F. I was 20 years old and all I could think about was fitting into clothes, being […]
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Supplementation
Striving for breastfeeding success… When Supplementation is Necessary We sometimes recommend your baby be supplemented after breastfeeding. It’s okay! This does not mean you are failing at breastfeeding! Feed the baby. A well-fed baby is better at breastfeeding. Aim for […]
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Overload the demand to your body in the first two weeks of baby’s life to increase the likelihood of the highest supply possible. A Super Stimulation Plan is a useful tool for mothers with known risk factors for low milk […]
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