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I am a Family Physician at a large academic institution,. My practice is largely made up of moms, through their many different phases of life, and their babies.
Everyday I see expectant mothers. I have now made it a point during pregnancy to always discuss nursing. I often recommend taking a breastfeeding class before baby arrives in order to help better prepare. And I always alert expectant moms that many women find nursing more difficult than the actual labor and delivery!…
My patients often ask me about the efficacy and safety of the supplements that claim to increase your milk supply. Do they really work? …
Many doctors recommend kick counting as a way to monitor your baby’s health in the third trimester.
Scientific studies indicate kick counting, a daily record of a baby’s movements (kicks, rolls, punches, jabs) during the third trimester, is an easy, free and reliable way to monitor a baby’s well-being in addition to regular prenatal visits.
When you start your 3rd trimester, it’s time to start counting.
This article is reposted from Count the Kicks with permission.
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Here’s how you do it:
Don’t forget!
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In the early 2000s, five Iowa moms endured the heartache of losing a daughter to stillbirth or infant death. After being connected through friends and pastors, a strong bond quickly formed between Jan, Janet, Kate, Kerry and Tiffan. During many connected conversations over coffee, the women decided to channel their grief into stillbirth prevention efforts to keep other families from facing the pain of losing a baby. Read their full story here!
During pregnancy, a woman’s body drastically changes in a very short period of time. It is important for women to be aware of these changes so that they are better prepared to address them. Women should prepare for the following changes to occur:…
This article is written by Tyler E. Johnson
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Cutting my hair was somewhat of an impulsive change I made one day when I was secretly having a melt down. An action that was birthed from a moment of despair has blossomed into something so liberating. I feel empowered, confident, and nothing short of boss. My creative mind is running wild and everyday I become more comfortable with myself and trying new things. The power of change, the different aspects of change, and how amazing continuous elevation feels is very real. …
As a mom, you get really good at doing things one-handed! Most of your days are spent snuggling that sweet baby in the postpartum period, which can make it tough to get some real food in your system… here’s a free printable that you can save to your phone or print out & hang on the fridge for easy reference 🙂
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The first year of motherhood is downright difficult, and the last thing that moms need is more judgement and guilt about how they feed their baby. There are so many different factors at play when it comes to breastfeeding versus formula feeding, and each mom needs to make those decisions based on what is best for everyone involved. Mom’s health, happiness, and well-being are so important when it comes to raising healthy, happy kids, which means that Mom’s individual needs also need to be taken into consideration! There is no reason to compare breastfeeding versus formula feeding in an effort to determine which is best, because at the end of the day… fed is best.
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Pumping sucks….but it doesn’t have to!
For many families, pumping is an unavoidable activity: you may return to work outside the home, you’re working to increase your milk supply, or baby has special feeding needs. It’s no surprise that pumping can feel like a chore, but there are ways to make your pumping routine a little easier on everyone….
As a first time mother of a 4 month old, I have found breastfeeding to be one of the most wonderful experiences of motherhood. When my son was 2 months old, I finally let go of the way I thought breastfeeding was supposed to be and embraced the reality of what it actually was. Mothers, here is my advice (based on personal experience) if you are planning to breastfeed.
This article is written by Sandra Noojin
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Every mom wants that magical birth experience; but no matter how much we plan & prepare, the reality is that things don’t always go according to that plan!