Breastfeeding BFF BlogWelcome to the Breastfeeding-BFF Blog! Click on the orange tab for regular updates to the Breastfeeding BFF site, as well as news, notes and information for the breastfeeding mama. Check out the items below and let's get started! Buy the right breastfeeding bras and save money...At the most basic level, you need breastfeeding bras that provide an excellent amount of support for your ever-growing, milk-producing breasts and easy access to get food to your baby... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Buy the right breastfeeding bras and save money..." Foods to Avoid while BreastfeedingThere are foods to avoid while breastfeeding to keep your little diner happy – and you as well. Here are a few of the more bothersome foods for breastfeeding babies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Foods to Avoid while Breastfeeding" Breastfeeding While Pregnant: The Scoop!Most women have several questions about breastfeeding while pregnant- conception, harm to baby or fetus, etc. Here is the answers to some queries that you may have about breastfeeding while pregnant. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding While Pregnant: The Scoop!" Tips for breastfeeding toddlerHave a breastfeeding toddler? Here’s what to expect as you nurse your growing child – from teething to…! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tips for breastfeeding toddler" Moms Share Their Breastfeeding StoriesLearn tales from the trenches in these breastfeeding stories from fellow moms. From “I never knew that” to “I can’t believe that happened!”, take comfort and learn from other moms who have been... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Stories" Breastfeeding Positions - Finding the Right Ones for You & Your BabyUsing the right breastfeeding positions can help your baby breastfeed better, and you to feel more comfortable - here's a rundown of which positions might work best for different situations. Breastfeeding Covers - How to Choose Good OneBreastfeeding covers can be a great addition to your nursing toolbox – but do you need one, and if so, which style? Here are some suggestions and tips for finding one that best suits your... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding Covers - How to Choose Good One" Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Understanding The Do's And Don'tsMany mothers ask about breastfeeding and alcohol. Many women who breastfeed wonder if it's safe for their baby if they have an alcoholic drink. The answer to this question depends on the amount... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Understanding The Do's And Don'ts" Packing your breast pumping bag for workYou’re already double-booked at work; how can you fit in pumping too? Make the best use of your busy day with a convenient, well-packed breast pumping bag. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Packing your breast pumping bag for work" Weaning from breastfeedingWeaning from breastfeeding can be a physically and emotionally challenging step in your breastfeeding journey. Here are some suggestions on how to wean while maintaining a close bond with your baby. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weaning from breastfeeding" Breastfeeding Legal help for you!Often I've been contacted by other mothers who are looking for immediate answers to their problems or want to at least know their rights. The best product I've found for myself and my readers is a Pre-Paid Legal membership. Click! It helps me and you to call a lawyer, in our own state, as many times as we would like to ask about our rights or deal with a problem. They will even make a phone call, write a letter, etc. to help fix problems you may have. How to Breastfeed Tips for Real MomWhen you’re learning how to breastfeed, the books make it sound so simple – but what about those topics they just don’t discuss? Read on for answers to your not-so-traditional nursing questions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to Breastfeed Tips for Real Mom" Making breastfeeding in public possibleBreastfeeding in public can be an intimidating task – but not if you know the right way to do it! Here are some ways to make it easier. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Making breastfeeding in public possible" Breastfeeding and Alcohol: A 4th of July readWe're getting ready to kick off Independence Day weekend here in the States (maybe you've already started??) - with all the barbecues and parties this weekend, it's a good time to brush up on breastfeeding and alcohol! You don't have to pass up a drink - just make sure you read this first. Have fun and be safe this weekend! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding and Alcohol: A 4th of July read" An Embarrassing Breastfeeding in Public MomentBefore I had decided if I was going to breastfeed my daughter or not, I heard a lot of opinions. So many of my friends had good and bad breastfeeding Permalink -- click for full blog post "An Embarrassing Breastfeeding in Public Moment" My Tip for Teeth and Nipple SorenessBreastfeeding stories are many and the experiences as varied as the women that have them. For me the breastfeeding has been a complete joy. I didn't have Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Tip for Teeth and Nipple Soreness" A Sticky Situation: Do You Carry a Change of Clothes?I am the mother of a 6 year old. At the end of the first month of pregnancy, my breasts got really sore and started growing. By the end of the third month, Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Sticky Situation: Do You Carry a Change of Clothes?" Breasteeding Controversy: To Feed or Not to Feed (Africa Trip)While I was in Africa with my husband last summer I seemed to find myself in a little breastfeeding controversy. My husband being the selfless man that Mom Vs. Nipple ShieldI always knew I would breastfeed my children. My mom had done that for my siblings and me, and there was simply no question that I would do the same for Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mom Vs. Nipple Shield" Breastfeeding? Nibble, Nibble, Ouch! But Baby Knew BestI sighed as I gazed down into his eyes... my son. Finally, I had a son, and I was determined to conquer this breastfeeding thing once and for all! He Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding? Nibble, Nibble, Ouch! But Baby Knew Best" Tounge Tied Daughter: Difficulties Breastfeeding Post PartumNobody tells you before you have a baby that breastfeeding is hard and painful. Nobody will warn you that it's uncomfortable and frustrating and that there Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tounge Tied Daughter: Difficulties Breastfeeding Post Partum" Nipple Soreness and My Sweet Experience Of BreastfeedingI have always wanted to breastfeed my baby as it runs in my family to do so at least until the baby was 6 months old. Also the pediatrician was very particular Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nipple Soreness and My Sweet Experience Of Breastfeeding" Engorgment - My New Experience of BreastfeedingI was a new mom. This was my first son, and he was so beautiful. I knew all along I wanted to nurse. I was scared at first, be he was artful at latching Permalink -- click for full blog post "Engorgment - My New Experience of Breastfeeding" Don't Breastfeed In the ParkWell one of my funny breastfeeding stories began when I was taking my baby for a stroll in the local park. I had taken him on the swings and after a Permalink -- click for full blog post "Don't Breastfeed In the Park" Breastfeeding Site MapBreastfeeding Site Map - All of our breastfeeding pages at a glance. Join her for helpful tips, tricks and recommendations for the real world. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding Site Map" Breastfeeding is a Learning Experience (How to Breastfeed)It's been 30 yrs ago, but first I would suggest that all mothers attend birthing classes and learn the Lamaze breathing method!! I have used this breathing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding is a Learning Experience (How to Breastfeed)" "Breastfeeding Firedrill" Working Mothers Don't LaughI had a six month old daughter at the time. I was fortunate enough to have an adjacent office to my office at work that my company gave to me to use as Permalink -- click for full blog post ""Breastfeeding Firedrill" Working Mothers Don't Laugh" My Breastfeeding Problems and Donor MilkI've always been an advocate for breastfeeding, so it was only natural that I myself would nurse my own children when the time came. I had helped other Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Breastfeeding Problems and Donor Milk" Problems on the Train!This is a true story that took place in my life. I was born and lived in a village so I followed our traditions including in the case of breast feeding. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Problems on the Train!" Smoking and breastfeeding side effectsThinking of smoking and breastfeeding? Here are the facts you need to be informed before nursing your baby and continuing to smoke. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Smoking and breastfeeding side effects" Breastfeeding Pillow: Choosing nursing pillowsIs a breastfeeding pillow one of those must-have mommy staples, or can you do without a nursing pillow? Here’s a rundown of a few of the more popular options and their pros and cons to help decide. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding Pillow: Choosing nursing pillows" Choosing the best breastfeeding suppliesWhich breastfeeding supplies are best for nursing, and which ones aren’t worth your money? Here’s the scoop on the best breast pump, accessories and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Choosing the best breastfeeding supplies" First days of breastfeeding infants : What they are really likeWant to know what the first days of breastfeeding infants are like? I’ll give you the scoop as you anticipate this exciting moment as a new mother. Coping with Breastfeeding ProblemsLike anything worth doing, breastfeeding can have its difficulties – but breastfeeding problems don’t always have to be a major issue. Here are some of the common speed bumps you might come across. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coping with Breastfeeding Problems" Follow us on Twitter!
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