Breastfeeding Tips

Breast milk has incredible properties for your baby, but breastfeeding isn't always as easy as it seems. This board contains tips, advice and information on how to overcome common breastfeeding questions, challenges and issues.
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Drinking kombucha while breastfeeding: is it safe?
Commercially-made kombucha contains alcohol, caffeine and is typically unpasteurized, so it may be best avoided while breastfeeding. Here's everything you need to know.
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Honey & Breastfeeding: How To Keep You & Baby Safe
Is it safe to eat honey while breastfeeding? Are there any adverse effects? We look at the benefits and precautions of consuming honey during breastfeeding in detail.
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Manual vs electric pump: how to decide
The question of manual vs electric is a common one among new moms, and it’s important to make the right choice given the big differences in cost, flexibility and power. We take at the advantages and disadvantages of both manual and electric breast pumps, so you can confidently make the best choice for your individual needs.
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Your Guide To Drinking Kombucha While Pregnant
If you are considering drinking commercially-made kombucha while breastfeeding, it’s important to note that the beverage does contain alcohol and caffeine, and it's typically unpasteurized, so it may be best avoided while breastfeeding, although the final decision will be down to what you are most comfortable with.
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Can You Get A Piercing While Breastfeeding (Ear, Nose, Nipple & More)
Provided you wait 3 months after giving birth, there is no increased risk in getting pierced while breastfeeding or nursing. The expectation is your nipples, which should not be pierced until after you’ve completely stopped breastfeeding.
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Proven ways to even out breast milk supply
If one of your boobs produces less milk than the other, it's only natural to be concerned, but this is actually common among nursing moms. Here are the most common reasons why, and what you can do to even out your breast milk supply.
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Nursing Pads: All You Need To Know
Nursing pads or breast pads are an extremely useful accessory for pregnant women and nursing moms, because they are designed to protect you, your clothing and your bedding from leaking milk. Here we take a closer look at these items, to help you decide if you need them and how to use them correctly and safely.
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10 Things To Do With Expired Breast Milk
Although breast milk does expire, that doesn’t mean that it should automatically be thrown out or dumped. Here are 10 creative and useful things to do with expired and left over breast milk.
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Can You Drink Kombucha While Breastfeeding?
Kombucha contains caffeine, alcohol and is typically unpasteurized, and for these reasons you may wish to consume only a limited amount while breastfeeding, or even to avoid it completely.
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One Breast Producing Less Milk Suddenly: 5 Causes & Solutions
A sudden drop in milk production could be down to several issues including stress, diet, dehydration, menstruation or skipping a feeding session. But the good news is there are some things you can do to get things back on track.
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Can You Eat Honey While Breastfeeding?
Babies under one year of age should not eat honey as it may lead to botulism, but what about moms who are nursing or breastfeeding? Here we look at the most important safety considerations when eating honey while breastfeeding.
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