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(CLOSED) My Breastfeeding Story & Giveaway

Congrats to Miss Jess.  She is the winner of the Breastfeeding Goodie Bag! In honor of Breastfeeding week…I’m going to share my story like many of you have or have read this week.  I have two children and two TOTALLY different experiences. With my first baby, Ella,  I took the classes, read all the books [...]

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Breastfeeding Myths

Several Common Breastfeeding Myths: “I can’t breastfeed” According to a number of sources, only 1-3% of women truly can’t nurse. However, there are some instances where illness on the part of the mother or baby may prevent nursing. Or perhaps the mother may have had breast surgery that damaged the milk ducts. Again, check with [...]

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5 Reasons to Breastfeed

Breast milk is the world’s most perfect food: packed with nutrients and antibodies,  breast milk changes as a baby grows, naturally adapting to the changing needs of babies Breastfeeding helps promote the bond between mother and child. When a woman breastfeeds, hormones are produced in her body that help her relax and bond with her [...]

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Green Tip – Breastfeeding Is Best For The Environment

Breastfeeding is best for baby AND  better for the environment. Breastfeeding requires no energy (other than mom’s) to heat up the milk. There are no plastic scoops or containers involved, no bottles need to be manufactured or washed and it’s a 100% completely renewable resource. If the health benefits aren’t enough, breastfeeding is the easiest, [...]

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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week Aug 1-7

August 1st – 7th is World Breastfeeding Week.The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. As a breastfeeding mom, I’m very excited about this week and educating and celebrating breastfeeding moms and moms to be.  We’ll be discussing breastfeeding benefits,  options and how [...]

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