Blog for New Moms
Whether you’re a first-time mom who is beginning to breastfeed or a mother who has breastfed multiple times, there is always more to learn throughout the journey of motherhood! We want to help all moms give their little ones the proper nutrition they need to grow and thrive. The Breastfeeding Shop Blog features articles on all aspects of breastfeeding, from frequently asked questions to guides on getting your little one to latch, breastfeeding diet advice, and more.
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When Is My Baby Due? Due Date Calculator
A due date calculator (last period, conception, IVF, ultrasound, reverse), a pregnancy due date calendar, and your pregnancy by trimester.
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What Is Making My Baby Spit Up? Spit Up vs. Vomiting After Feeding
Spit up vs. vomiting after feeding: why babies spit up, how much is normal, colors and mucus, reflux vs. GERD, and what helps.
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Can I Have a Glass of Wine While Breastfeeding? How Long to Wait After Drinking
Wine, beer and alcohol while breastfeeding: what counts as a drink, a wait-time chart, the pump and dump myth, and planning a night out.
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Wearable and Hands-Free Breast Pumps: A Buying Guide for Moms On The Go
Wearable and hands-free breast pumps compared: suction, battery, fit, who each suits, and insurance coverage with upgrade fees.
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Does Breastfeeding Affect Your Period? When It Comes Back After Birth
When your period comes back after birth, breastfeeding or pumping, plus supply dips, fussy feeds, and birth control.
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Breastfeeding While Sick: Cold and Flu Season Guide and Safe Medicines
Can you breastfeed with a cold or the flu? Yes. Which cold medicines are safe, what can lower supply, and pumping when you’re too…
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Baby Hiccups: Why Newborns Get Them After Feeding and What to Do
Why babies and newborns get hiccups, why they come after feeding, how to stop and prevent them, and when to call the doctor.
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7 Tips for Breastfeeding at Work
Breastfeeding at work: a sample pumping schedule, your PUMP Act rights, milk storage times, and what to pack.
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Why Does My Baby Cry After or During Feeding?
Gas, reflux, a fast letdown, or a tired baby? Why newborns cry during and after feeding, what helps, and when to call the doctor.
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Pelvic Floor Therapy Devices Explained
Pelvic floor therapy is an essential treatment for those suffering from issues related to weakened or overactive pelvic floor muscles.