Tag: breastfeeding & weaning

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  Bottles, Bottles, Bottles: A handy guide for bottle-fed babies

  Bottles, Bottles, Bottles – A handy guide for bottle-fed babies In this two-part series, Lactation Counsellor and BAMBI Bumps team member Lia Segall Pasternak explains all things about bottles. In Part 1, Lia discussed introducing a bottle to an exclusively breastfed baby. Here, Lia will give you information for exclusively bottle-fed babies and explain the […]
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  The Benefits of Restorative Yoga for New Parents

  When it comes to the period of early parenthood, restorative yoga can provide you with deep rest and compensation for a lack of sleep.  By Anfisa Grigorova Imagine a yoga class where you are mastering the ability of doing nothing and the skill of relaxation. When you have a newborn or toddler this may sound […]
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  Pain-Free Breasts: Troubleshooting for Mastitis and More

  As first-time mothers, most women aren’t prepared to deal with particular situations that may arise when breastfeeding. Our lactation counselor offers some quick troubleshooting that could help you if you encounter a sudden lump on your breastfeeding journey. By Lia Segall Pasternak When my first son was born, I didn’t know anything about breastfeeding, except that […]
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  Mental Wellness and Feeding

  There are many difficulties and competing things to balance in motherhood. One mom shares her challenges and insights from her breastfeeding journey. By Jana Carlson   As I write this, World Breastfeeding Week is drawing to a close, and I am currently sitting in an empty classroom at work, pumping breastmilk for my 7- month […]
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  Work, Pump, Sleep, Repeat: Tips for Continuing Breastfeeding after Returning to Work

  Going back to work at the end of maternity leave need not mean you stop breastfeeding your baby. A little planning and organization can help you and baby ease through the transition.  By Emma McNerlin   Returning to work after having a baby can be a daunting prospect, even for the most career-minded among us. […]
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  Breastfeeding Myths and What’s Real

  Lactation consultant Lia debunks common myths about breastfeeding debunked and tells you what you should know about establishing a healthy milk supply. By Lia Segall Pasternak   As a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, it seems everyone has some advice to impart. Whilst advice comes with good intentions, it isn’t always correct and may not be […]