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A Breastfeeding Checklist: 17 Things You May Need

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Lip Fillers While Breastfeeding: 2 Things to Consider

Wondering if lip fillers are safe while breastfeeding? You’re not alone. Many women who have a nursing infant are interested in different cosmetic procedures.  A lip filler treatment (or other dermal filler) is just one of many. This post goes into detail about what someone might want to consider if they’re thinking about dermal fillers…

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Breast Milk and the Blood Stream: How human milk is made

Yes, parts of breast milk come from blood! Just how is breast milk made? Today’s post covers the basics. Let’s review some anatomy first, then go over how someone’s blood will influence their breast milk. Lastly, I’ll go over why this matters. A few words on breast anatomy for making milk (It’s possible for someone…

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Is it safe to take probiotics when breastfeeding?

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Laser Hair Removal While Breastfeeding: Is it safe?

If you’re used to laser hair removal and paused hair removal sessions during pregnancy, maybe now you wonder if it’s okay to continue while breastfeeding. When it comes to laser hair removal and lactation, there’s good news. Although there is a lack of research on laser hair removal and breastfeeding, we do know how humans…

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Can Babies Have Avocado Sushi? (Vegetable Sushi Facts Parents Need)

A great parenting event is introducing babies to new foods. Parents who love sushi may wonder if avocado sushi can be offered to babies too. Avocado sushi does not have the same ingredients as some other types of sushi, so it can be a reasonable option for some. This post goes into detail about what…

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Toddler won’t eat meat? Here’s how it can be okay.

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When is it safe to whiten teeth while breastfeeding?

Is it safe to whiten teeth while breastfeeding? When someone is lactating or breastfeeding, it’s easy to think about every activity and how it affects breast milk.  Many people postpone certain procedures or plans until they’ve stopped breastfeeding. But, is tooth whitening also one of those unnecessary risks? Generally speaking, most tooth whitening treatments are…

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Breastfeeding and Mammograms: 3 Things to Know

If you’ve been advised to have a mammogram, what should you do if you’re breastfeeding? The short answer, according to the American College of Radiology is: The mammogram can still be done if someone is lactating or breastfeeding. This post covers a few common topics and misconceptions about mammograms and breastfeeding. The key points are…

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How much pumped breast milk does your baby need? (Free printable)

You’ve worked hard pumping breast milk. Whether you use an electric pump, a manual pump, or you’re hand expressing, it takes a lot of time and energy to express and store milk.  When the times comes to leave your baby (and the milk) with someone else for a few hours, how do you know how much breast milk to…