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Fussy at the Breast
A baby who is fussy at the breast and tends to pop on and off is especially frustrating since there are so many possible reasons why baby is doing this.
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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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Spitty Baby
Ah, baby puke. Spit happens, right? That’s why bibs were invented, after all. It can feel really worrisome when your baby spits up!
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How to Move Baby Gas
Use these techniques to troubleshoot and help a baby with uncomfortable gas.
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How to Soothe a Newborn Baby
Newborn babies almost always need less stimulation rather than more stimulation.
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Cluster Feeding
Most babies have a “witching hour” or fussy time each day for the first 12 weeks of life. Don’t be confused, it rarely lasts only an hour and is more often 2-4 hours in duration.
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Waking Up A Sleepy Baby to Feed Them
Should you wake a sleeping newborn baby? YES. If it has been 3 hours during the day, or 4 hours overnight, the baby needs to wake up and eat.
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Actively Notice Your Baby
Have you ever driven somewhere and realized you don’t remember actually driving there? “Autopilot” they call it; your body drives without you actually having to think, without noticing when you signal, turn, or put your foot on the brake.
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Pumping Techniques
Try out a variety of pumping techniques. Some or all of these techniques may help you pump more efficiently, comfortably, and/or with the least mental frustration.
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The Pump Rules
When following the Breastfeeding Rules, pumping is one of two ways to feed your newborn baby
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Purpose of a Pumping Session
There are three reasons why you may pump your breasts: to Protect Milk Supply, Promote Milk Supply, or Treat a breast problem.
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Breast Compressions
A breast compression is when you squeeze your breast during a breastfeeding or pumping session, which increases the flow of milk.
