Which Formula Tastes Like Breast Milk? 10 Options
You may wonder how your breastfed baby will respond to trying, supplementing with or switching over to formula. Fluctuating spontaneously,
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10 Breastfeeding Essentials For New Moms
- by Samantha Dries
- September 15, 2022
If you’re a new mom, breastfeeding may take some getting used to. Having the right supplies and accessories can make
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Breastfeeding and Surrogacy: A Few Things You Should Know
- by Catherine Sodenberg
- August 31, 2022
Surrogacy is a beautiful act. It’s the sharing of one’s very body with another being for the benefit of another
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Breastfeeding and Traveling Tips
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- May 28, 2021
There are many reasons why you might be traveling while you are breastfeeding. You might be breastfeeding and traveling for
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A Fashionista’s Secrets to Dressing for Breastfeeding With Style
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- May 5, 2021
When I was enormously 9 months pregnant, I wanted two things. I wanted to hold my baby and I wanted
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ESTABLISHING BREASTFEEDING – AVOID COMMON MISTAKES WITH THESE {21} TIPS
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- May 4, 2021
The first few days after a baby is born is a whirlwind. Moms are expected to learn all sorts of
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Why Breastfeeding Is Important
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- April 16, 2021
I love helping moms breastfeed. While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes it comes easily. Sometimes it
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When One Breast Produces More Milk
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 18, 2021
One of the most common questions I get from breastfeeding moms is what to do when one breast produces more
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Intermittent Fasting While Breastfeeding – What You Need To Know
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 10, 2021
Has breastfeeding not been the weight loss magic that you’d heard it could be? Are you getting frustrated with the
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Funny and Beautiful Breastfeeding Quotes
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 22, 2021
Breastfeeding can be easy and wonderful, or it can be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. Being a nursing mother
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How Much Breast Milk Does A Baby Need? What You Need To Know
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 14, 2021
A common question new parents have is how much breast milk does a baby need? As a new breastfeeding mom,
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How To Easily Have A Healthy Eating Plan For Breastfeeding Mothers
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 30, 2020
As a breastfeeding mom, what you eat can affect your growing baby and your own body and energy levels. It
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What No One Tells You About Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 22, 2020
Nipple shields for breastfeeding are frequently recommended for a variety of nursing problems. I have seen this happen when a
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11 Tips For Breastfeeding During The Holidays That Will Save Your Sanity
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 16, 2020
The winter holidays are a time of celebrations, traditions, and enjoying time with friends and family. There is so much
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Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery: Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Biopsy
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 10, 2020
There are millions of women of childbearing age who have had a breast reduction, breast augmentation, and breast biopsies.
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Genius Tips For Weight Loss While Breastfeeding
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 9, 2020
Some new moms lose their baby weight effortlessly. The extra weight seems to melt off. Other women have to work harder
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How To Appreciate Nighttime Breastfeeding
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- December 3, 2020
Is your baby sleeping through the night yet? You may be asked this question frequently by well-meaning friends and family.
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How to Survive Biting During Breastfeeding – Without Weaning
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- November 18, 2020
Biting and breastfeeding are two words that no mom wants to say in the same sentence. Biting during breastfeeding can
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Breastfeeding and Formula: It’s not the F-Word
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- November 6, 2020
Using infant formula when breastfeeding can happen by necessity or by choice. For some nursing moms the need to use
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Breastfeeding Growth Spurts – A Lactation Consultant Answers Your Questions
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- October 29, 2020
Babies grow faster in their first year of life than at any other time (Source). While they are growing all
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How To Hand Express Breast Milk – And Why You Should
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- October 14, 2020
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that if you have a fancy electric breast pump that you won’t benefit
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Can Breastfeeding and Depression Safely Co-exist?
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- October 2, 2020
A nursing mom has unique concerns when it comes to postpartum depression. She will want to learn all she can
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Breastfeeding FAQs Answered By A Lactation Consultant
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- September 11, 2020
If you’ve never breastfed before then, you probably have a lot of questions. I have helped moms and babies for
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Help For Mastitis – A Lactation Consultant’s Practical Advice
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- August 19, 2020
Mastitis is painful, and it can be scary. I remember when I got mastitis. It happened in the early weeks
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How To Get Breastfeeding Help When You Are Struggling
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- August 12, 2020
When you have a newborn, you will find yourself the recipient of a boatload of unsolicited advice. This is even
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7 Essential Things To Know About Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- August 6, 2020
Do you know what is really silly? While most pregnant women are advised to take a childbirth preparation course they
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{10} Genius Ideas of What to Do With Leftover Breast Milk
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- May 12, 2020
I stared at the sign in the window of a salon advertising breast milk facials. My first thought was, why
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Breastfed Babies and Pacifiers – Good, Bad, or Necessary Evil?
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- May 1, 2020
Pacifiers are practically the universal sign for babies. But moms want to know if breastfed babies and pacifiers are a
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HOW TO ROCK BREASTFEEDING AFTER C-SECTION
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- April 24, 2020
Most moms don’t expect to have a cesarean. However, many women have a good chance of needing these tips for
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BREAST ENGORGEMENT REMEDIES – SMART MOM’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- April 2, 2020
YOUR GUIDE TO BREAST ENGORGEMENT REMEDIES When your milk comes in, you should expect some drama. That drama is called
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BREASTFEEDING WHILE SICK – PRACTICAL ADVICE FROM A LACTATION CONSULTANT
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- March 20, 2020
When you are feeling miserable you want to know what will make you feel better. You also need fact-based information
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How To Quit Obsessing About Breastfed Baby Weight And Growth Charts
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- March 11, 2020
Are you are a breastfeeding mom who worries about your breastfed baby’s weight? There is a lot of attention paid
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9 Breastfeeding Must-Haves Smart Moms Won’t Want To Be Without
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- March 5, 2020
I know what you’re thinking. Do we really need another list of breastfeeding must-haves? Don’t we already have pages and
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Birth and Breastfeeding
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 27, 2020
Birth and breastfeeding are sometimes more complex than you think they will be. Your baby is born, and he is
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HOW CAN I HELP MY FUSSY BREASTFED BABY?
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 25, 2020
Babies cry. It’s a fact of life. It’s one of the ways they communicate with us. But having a fussy
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Breastfeeding made easy
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 18, 2020
Breastfeeding is hard! Breastfeeding is easy! You will hear both of these proclamations. Which is it? The truth is it can
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FAST RELIEF FOR SORE NIPPLES WHILE BREASTFEEDING
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 13, 2020
If you are struggling with sore nipples you want relief ASAP. Nipple pain is one of the most common reasons
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INCREASE MILK SUPPLY BY PUMPING – 10 GENIUS WAYS
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 13, 2020
Do you worry about how much milk you are making? Many moms worry about their milk supply. Whether you need
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BREASTFEEDING WITH A COLD – HOW TO SAFELY SURVIVE
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 10, 2020
One minute you are fine. The next minute you are starting to feel that scratchy throat sensation. You sneeze, your
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FINDING THE BEST TREATMENT FOR THRUSH DURING BREASTFEEDING
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 9, 2020
Are you struggling with thrush during breastfeeding? Nipple thrush is also called a yeast infection. Yeast infections are a common
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Essential Oils for Breastfeeding Moms
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 6, 2020
Guest Post by Allison Shorter Essential oils are wonderful for so many things including cleaning your home, cosmetic use, and
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Super Easy DIY Nursing Cover Scarf
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- February 4, 2020
Are you a breastfeeding mom who wants to look fashionable? Do you prefer to cover up when you are breastfeeding
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Weaning – How To Stop Breastfeeding
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 27, 2020
When you want to learn how to stop breastfeeding you want to know how to do it so there is
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29 Ultimate Breastfeeding Hacks for New Moms
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 16, 2020
Let’s be real, breastfeeding can be hard. I have been a lactation consultant for over 25 years. I breastfed my
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Round-Up: The Worst Breastfeeding Advice Moms Have Heard
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 16, 2020
There’s nothing like unsolicited advice. Moms get a lot of it. It usually starts the minute people find out that
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11 GENIUS TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING A BREASTFED BABY
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 10, 2020
New moms often ask me when it is okay to start bottle feeding a breastfed baby. Some moms will wonder
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Going Dairy Free for Your Breastfeeding Baby
- by Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
- January 5, 2020
I learned quickly that going dairy free for your breastfeeding baby could be very helpful when a baby is very
