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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…]
Ask an Expert: Lipase
by Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“Apparently I may have ‘lipase’!! I have 400 oz in my freezer my babes (twins) won’t take? I’m bawling and depressed, my only relief is I’ve been told I may be able to donate??? Can anyone give me advice on this issue and going about donating? TIA” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Oversupply
by Anne Smith, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“I have an over supply problem. Any suggestions as to how to correct this?” [Read more…]
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER)
By guest blogger Nichole
There was never a doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed. My mother nursed all of her children; to me, it always seemed normal, blasé, even. (I have a sister who is six years younger than me, and I vividly remember trying to catch milk like raindrops when I would take showers with my mother and she would let down.) [Read more…]
Badass Breastfeeder of the Week; 2-24-14
I’m still BFing my 9 month old son. I had to return to work when he was only 5 months. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfeeding Safe Cold Medicines
By Ashley Treadwell, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“What is the safest thing to take for a bad cold while breastfeeding?” [Read more…]
