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Is not breastfeeding a failure?
Why do some women feel that not being able to breastfeed is a failure? Motherforlife.com investigates the issue.
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Advantages of Double Pumping for Breastfeeding Moms
New moms are some of the busiest people in the world – there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Anything that a busy breastfeeding mom can do to save time is worth considering.
November 18, 2019
Problems
Baby colic: causes and solutions
If your baby cries for a long time with a red face, clenched fists, and hard belly, he or she probably suffers from colic.
November 11, 2019
Tips and Advice
7 Ways to Deal with Sore Nipples
Being a new mom takes you on an adventure that is full of surprises and challenges. If you have chosen to breastfeed your baby, you’re probably looking forward to a positive experience, filled with special moments between you and your little one.
October 7, 2019
Withdrawal
From the bottle to the sippy cup
Ready to go from the bottle to the sippy cup? We explain how to proceed and give you tips so you can make this a smooth transition for your baby.
September 23, 2019
Tips and Advice
Using a pacifier without compromising your breastfeeding
When expecting a baby, there are many things a mom says she will never do when her child is born. Things like, “I will never give my child sweets to stop them from crying and definitely never use a pacifier to soothe them.”
August 12, 2019
Current Events
Answers to the 3 most common questions new moms ask lactation consultants
One of the best ways to get breastfeeding support is to work with a Lactation Consultant. This is a certified trained health professional who specializes in helping mothers learn how to breastfeed and fine-tune their technique in order to ensure a healthy and comfortable breastfeeding experience.
August 5, 2019
Tips and Advice
Medela Tips for Pumping Breastmilk - Packing, Freezing, Storing and Re-heating
You love to breastfeed and know all the benefits of breastmilk, but want to take a break from breastfeeding sometimes. Or perhaps you are an exclusive breast pumping mom whose baby for one reason or another cannot feed on the breast.
July 29, 2019
Diet During Breastfeeding
Does introducing solids mean bye-bye to breastfeeding?
For the first six months of life, a baby does not need any food or drink other than breastmilk. However, around six months of age, babies tend to become curious about solid food.
July 22, 2019
Quantity and Frequency
Do I have enough milk for my baby?
Your baby seems hungry and you think you are not producing enough milk? Here are some tips to help you determine if that is really the case and if so, how to find a solution.
June 3, 2019
Tips and Advice
Test bench - Freestyle double electric breast pump from Medela - Results
Medela asked three moms to test one (1) "freestyle" double electric breast pump worth $ 495. They had a period of eight (8) weeks to test the breast pump and here are their comments.
May 5, 2019
Current Events
Last time my breastfeeding experience went poorly - this time I want it to be different
Unfortunately, we still read and hear about moms who had a really difficult time breastfeeding with their first baby. This could involve anything from not mastering breastfeeding in the first few days to ongoing breastfeeding problems or worries about low milk supply.
April 22, 2019
