Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Basics for New Moms

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months of their life. The AAP recently updated their guidelines in 2022 to recommend supporting parents who choose to breastfeed their children up until two years of age. There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding an infant for both mom and baby, but it can be a… Read More »Breastfeeding Basics for New Moms

Tools to Help Nursing Moms

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Did you know that in the first few weeks of life, a newborn baby can eat as often as every 45 minutes? Talk about fast food! If you have a nursing mom in your life, you can help her adjust to her new normal with a few helpful tools for her breastfeeding journey. Breast Shields: may help reduce the pain associated… Read More »Tools to Help Nursing Moms