10 Questions with a Homebirth Midwife

1) Moms planning a home birth are planning for a low intervention birth. Is the same true for their breastfeeding goals? Do women delivering at home plan to exclusively
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February 10, 2016

Thrush – Yeast – Candida

Thrush is a common diagnosis when mom is experiencing nipple pain. Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast that lives on the skin and in the gut of healthy
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November 9, 2015

10 Questions with a HypnoBabies instructor

1) What is labor hypnosis? Hypnosis for birth is a very effective way to prepare for a birth with fewer interventions and greater comfort. Many women report that their
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November 4, 2015

10 Questions with a Child Passenger Safety Technician

1) What is a CPST? Doesn’t the fire department check car seats?   CPST stands for Child Passenger Safety Technician. We educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation
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10 Questions with a Doula

1) What is a doula?          A doula, also known as a birth companion, is a nonmedical person who is trained to assist women before, during, and/or after childbirth as well as
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July 22, 2015

Are My Breasts Empty?

New parents often feel that their breasts are empty or not full any more. This anxiety often causes mothers to end exclusive breastfeeding prematurely or begin supplementing with formula
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July 21, 2015

Breastfeeding and Maternal Diet

There are thousands of myths about what mothers should or shouldn’t eat when breastfeeding. The current recommendation is that the mother should eat a varied diet of healthy foods
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May 27, 2015

Does drinking a beer really help milk supply?

In short, no. This pervasive breastfeeding myth is one a lot of moms really want to hold on to. Here we dissect the science and why some women really
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Are there really herbs that help mothers make more milk?

This is one of the most common things women discuss about breastfeeding: what herbs and supplements they are taking to boost their milk powers. The herbal remedy policy at
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March 6, 2014

7 Things You Can Do Right Now with a Fussy Baby

When you have a fussy baby, the minutes feel like hours and it’s easy to panic. Don’t panic! Take control of the situation and help your baby adjust to
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