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The App all Breastfeeding Moms Need

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The App all Breastfeeding Moms Need

One of the very best things about our work is that we get to meet some pretty amazing people. Not just pregnant and breastfeeding moms (and their adorable babies!), but also the people who have made breastfeeding their business and have come up with amazing ways to support breastfeeding women. We were so excited to meet Priya Nembhard and learn about how she co-founded the app Moms Pump Here Nursing Room Locator. Most nursing moms relate to the struggle of not being able to find a private, clean (no public bathrooms please!) space to pump or breastfeed. Using the Moms Pump...

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The Best Healthy Diet Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

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The Best Healthy Diet Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

New mothers are swarmed with myths and advice on what they can and cannot eat while breastfeeding in order to maintain milk production and stimulate their babies’ development. In true Rachel’s Remedy fashion, we were curious about what is truly the best advice for breastfeeding moms, and we decided to research what our most trusted sources advise. Rule of thumb: What goes in comes back out. The higher the nutritional quality of your diet, the higher the nutritional quality of milk for your baby. In reality, there are very few foods that are actually off-limits. There are, however, certain foods you can eat...

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How to Relieve the 5 Most Common Causes of Breastfeeding Pain

How to Relieve the 5 Most Common Causes of Breastfeeding Pain

Breastfeeding pain is generally under the category of ‘Why didn’t anyone ever tell be about this before I had a baby?!’ Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a brand new mom, chances are you’ll experience breastfeeding pain at some point. Now don’t get scared off! The goal of this article is to arm you with information so that you’re prepared when/if any of the following issues occur. According to the Surgeon General, many women stop breastfeeding when faced with the problems discussed here, and many also choose not to breastfeed future children fearing they’ll come up against the same issue...

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Breastfeeding and the Importance of Choosing the Right Provider

Breastfeeding and the Importance of Choosing the Right Provider

When I was having my first baby in 2011, I read a great deal about how breastfeeding is the perfect nutrition for infants and about the many health benefits for both mom and baby. I knew I should breastfeed, but I  was nervous because I had also read many stories about women having difficulty getting a good latch, about low-milk supply, and all the things that can derail a mother's intention to breastfeed her newborn. One thing I did not consider, was that the hospital or birthplace I chose could have an impact on my breastfeeding success. It can, and it does....

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Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Breastfeeding Resource Guide

Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Breastfeeding Resource Guide

Benefits of Breastfeeding; Management, Prevention and Treatment of Breastfeeding Pain and Conditions such as Mastitis, Clogged Ducts and Engorgement. By Rachel's Remedy. Breastmilk is the perfect food Breastmilk is the gold standard for infant nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months (meaning only breastmilk and no formula, juice or even water), and up to at least the first year of life with combined foods. Breastmilk is the perfect food for a baby’s digestive system, and has all of the nutrients, calories and fluids your baby needs to be healthy. The cells,...

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