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Ask an Expert: Is doing a smoothie cleanse safe while breastfeeding?
by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“Can you do the 10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse while breastfeeding? Thanks in advance!” [Read more…]
Daddy Made Diapers Cloth Diaper Review
This is a review of 2 pocket cloth diapers made by Daddy Made Diapers out of Belding, MI.
I was initially impressed that a man was making these diapers. I typically hear of women making diapers. It doesn’t really matter to me who makes the diaper as long as the diaper is well made, but I thought it was pretty cool nonetheless. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Nipple Pain
by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I’m demand feeding my week old and having a lot of pain. His latch looks fine. I am nursing through the cracks and pain and using lanolin. Please help! Is there anything else I could be doing? He is nursing 15 to 20 minutes on each side most feedings, but the pain is like a pinchy stabbing pain that is really intense. Is this something that will get better? My daughter never latched so I pumped for her and my son never really took to nursing, so I also pumped for him. This is all new to me and I am hoping it works this time.” [Read more…]
The Impact of Mothers on the Breastfeeding Community
I was just browsing the MommyCon page enjoying the memories of a couple weeks ago when I saw this photo and its caption. I am 100% sure that the Admin who posted this does not know how amazing it is that they coupled this woman with their shout out about my appearance at the convention. THIS woman. [Read more…]
Badass Baby Registry
As I prepare for the birth of my second child I have come to realize that there is really nothing at all that is the same as the first time around. Morning sickness, yeah, ok, that’s pretty much the same, but everything else is different. Everything. I think there are a couple of reasons for this. First, it’s the second time around. I have a better idea of what I need and want for my child. [Read more…]
Breastfeeding and Open Heart Surgery
By Badass Katie, Badass Breastfeeder of the Week: 3-10-14
As most know breastfeeding can be a challenge. Try breastfeeding a baby that was born with an unknown heart defect. [Read more…]
