Breastfeeding Information and Help Library
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5 Tips for Breastfeeding Moms During a Hurricane, Storm or Power Outage
Discover essential breastfeeding tips for moms during storms or power outages, including safe milk storage methods. It's important to pack your freezer tightly to maintain a stable temperature and avoid...
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Breastfeeding and Thrush: Your Questions Answered
This article provides essential insights on managing thrush, a yeast infection caused by Candida Albicans, during breastfeeding. It discusses the causes, symptoms, and safe treatment options for both mother and...
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Raynaud's Phenomenon (Vasospasm of the Nipple)
Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition causing vasospasm that leads to intermittent blood flow loss, affecting areas like the nipples, which can result in debilitating pain during breastfeeding. It impacts up...
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Breastfeeding Tips for the Working Mother
Returning to work can be a challenge for working mothers aiming to maintain their breastfeeding routine. Linda Mansolillo shares valuable breastfeeding tips for pumping while traveling and working. Her insights...
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Bringing Baby Home - Gear & Layette Checklist
There are many things you may want to have to make life with your new baby easier, better, or more fun, but there really aren’t many things that you absolutely...
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Deep Latch Technique
A successful breastfeeding journey relies on achieving a deep latch, which allows the baby to obtain milk effectively while also preventing sore nipples. Proper positioning and support for the baby...
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Plugged or Clogged Milk Ducts and Mastitis: The Latest Treatment Tips
Learn effective treatments for clogged milk ducts and mastitis, including lymphatic drainage massage, sunflower lecithin, and castor oil remedies. Clogged ducts often present as painful swelling in the breast and...
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Offering a Breastfed Baby a Bottle
Parents often wonder when to introduce a bottle. Lactation consultants suggest waiting until breastfeeding is well-established, typically between 2-4 weeks. Offering a bottle 3-4 times a week helps familiarize the...
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Is Your Baby Getting Enough to Eat?
Learn how to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat with key signs of healthy feeding. Look for frequent nursing, adequate wet and dirty diapers, regaining birth weight, and...
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Understanding Milk Supply and Overactive Let-Down in Breastfeeding
The ability to produce enough milk is a common concern among breastfeeding mothers. The lack of proper education, no role models, and the loss of breastfeeding as a cultural norm,...
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Breast Pumping Guidelines
Many women use breast pumping to provide breast milk for their babies, whether due to separation from hospitalized newborns or returning to work. Pumping adds convenience, allowing partners to share...
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Definitions of Breastfeeding Acronyms & Abbreviations
This article provides a quick, alphabetized cheat sheet of breastfeeding-related acronyms and abbreviations. It clarifies terms such as IBCLC for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and CLE for Certified Lactation...
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Donate Mother's Milk Bank
The Mothers' Milk Bank is facing a critical shortage and urgently needs milk donations. Lactating mothers who meet health screening criteria can provide this life-saving gift. If you have an...
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Video: How to Increase Milk Supply
Corky Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, addresses common concerns about low milk supply among breastfeeding mothers and offers practical solutions. The Pump Station & Nurtury® provides essential breastfeeding support, including recommended...
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Video: Common Questions About Breastfeeding
In this breastfeeding FAQ, Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC addresses how nursing mothers can determine if their baby is getting enough to eat. The article also features insights from other...
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Video: How to Breastfeed in Public
This blog article includes a helpful step-by-step video with tips from lactation consultant Corky Harvey, aimed at supporting new mothers in their breastfeeding journey.
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Breast Pumping Basics
Mastering breast pumping can be daunting for new mothers. This article offers guidance from Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants on selecting the right breast pump, optimizing your pumping routine, and...
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The Day Someone Threw Me a Rope
In this heartfelt story, the author reflects on the transformative experience of joining a supportive community at Pump Station & Nurtury. Surrounded by fellow mothers navigating newborn care and breastfeeding...
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When to Seek Professional Breastfeeding Help
Producing breastmilk is natural, but the art of latching a baby to the breast is learned. Sometimes what is supposed to come easily doesn't, and sometimes a breastfeeding problem occurs after...
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Why is Breastfeeding Important?
Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for maternal health and provides essential nutrients and immunity for breastfed babies. Human milk contains antibodies that protect against germs, adapting to the mother's and baby's...
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Tips to Relieve Engorgement
Engorgement during breastfeeding is a common occurrence, typically peaking between the third and fifth day postpartum. This condition results from increased milk production and can cause discomfort. Frequent nursing helps...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Blog
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Blog offers product recalls and safety information. Stay informed about the latest recalls and safety alerts.
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MommyMeds App
The MommyMeds App helps pregnant and breastfeeding mothers determine which medications, vaccines, and supplements are safe to use.
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Infant Risk Center
A world-wide call center presently in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Amarillo. The InfantRisk Center is used by physicians, nurses, lactation...
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Video: Hand - Manual Expression of Breastmilk
This material was developed by Jane Morton, MD and produced for educational purposes only. Courtesy of www.FirstDroplets.com.
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Lactation Support Links
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Breast Pump Rental FAQ
This article addresses common questions about breast pump rentals, including options available and the rental process. It provides essential information for parents considering breast pump rentals
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Flying With Your Breastfeeding Baby: Secret Tips Most New Moms Miss!
Discover essential travel tips for breastfeeding moms that can make airplaner travel with an infant smoother. Key suggestions include booking a window seat for privacy while breastfeeding and opting for...
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Benefits of Freeze Drying Breast Milk
A question many moms ask themselves during the 4th trimester is “How can I continue breastfeeding for as long as I desire without causing too much extra stress in my...
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Ten Reasons Why a Postpartum Doula Can Help You After Baby Arrives
Approximately 15% of births lead to postpartum depression. This can be attributed to the hormonal, physical, emotional, financial, and social changes after having or adopting a baby. A Postpartum Doula...
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Bedsharing & Breastfeeding
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is proud to provide a patient handout with essential, evidence-based information about bedsharing safety written for the public from our popular Breastfeeding and Bedsharing Protocol. A...
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15 Tips for Breastfeeding Moms Who Travel
Traveling with a baby can be challenging, but expert breastfeeding tips from Board Certified Lactation Consultants at Pump Station & Nurtury can help. Discover valuable travel tips for breastfeeding and...
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Is a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?
Wander the aisles at any supermarket and you’ll find an increasing number of plant-based (or vegan) options. Plant-based eating is on the rise, and while a plant-based diet is considered...
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Top Reasons Why Every Mom Should Be Pumping with the Medela Symphony
Every mom should consider the Medela Symphony for breast pumping. As a hospital-grade breast pump, it excels at increasing milk supply and efficiency. With its comfort, quiet operation, and ability...
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10 Super Practical Tips to Make Pumping Suck a Little Less
Pumping breast milk can be a challenging experience for many moms, but there are practical tips to make it easier. Finding the right flange fit is crucial, as using the...
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Debunking Myths About Breastfeeding and Child Well-Being
Originally posted on Huffington Post By Melissa Bartick, MD, MSc and Briana Jegier, PhD If you want to grab news headlines, all you have to do is say "breastfeeding...