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The Best Settings for Spectra S1 or Spectra S2 Breast Pump

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The Spectra S1 and S2 breast pumps are mom favorites! Finding the best settings can have a bit of a learning curve. The best settings for Spectra breast pump. Tips for Spectra breast pump. Spectra S1, Spectra S2

When it comes to breastfeeding, there are so many things for a new mom to learn. If you are going to be spending time away from your baby, then pumping breast milk is an important aspect to learn about. The Spectra S1 and S2 breast pumps favorite choices among moms. With multiple modes and settings, the Spectra pumps allow for each mom to customize her pumping sessions to meet her personal needs at the moment. It can be a bit overwhelming to begin with, as finding the right settings for you can take a bit of work. Check out this post for some suggestions for pumping with your Spectra breast pump and a suggested method that many moms consider to be the best settings for Spectra S1 or S2 breast pump.  read more

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding is hard work! There are so many potential bumps in the road, but you are not alone. Here are 10 things I wish someone had told me about breastfeeding.

A quick search on google or Pinterest will lead you to an absolutely overwhelming number of posts and articles about breastfeeding. Feeding your baby is such a huge part of motherhood, and it is something that many moms struggle with. Of course breastfeeding is a wonderful and natural thing that most mothers can do, but that doesn’t mean that it will come easily or feel natural in the beginning. Every mom and baby are different, so everyone’s feeding journey is different. It takes some trial and error to find what works best for you, and learning from others is a great way to learn what to try. Here are 10 things that I wish someone had told me about breastfeeding.  read more

6 Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

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Being prepared to start your breastfeeding journey will help set you up for success. 6 ways to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy. #pregnant #newmom #breastfeeding

Did you all know that there is a whole week every year dedicated to celebrate breastfeeding? Yep, August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! In honor of world breastfeeding week, I thought it would be beneficial to talk about something very important to expecting moms – how to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is a topic that people around the world get together to celebrate. There has been plenty of evidence in recent years that supports the fact that breastmilk is the best and most natural way to feed a baby. Don’t be deceived if you are a new mom. Just because it’s natural, doesn’t mean that it’s easy. Breastfeeding is hard work, and for many moms, there is a learning curve in the beginning. Not every breastfeeding journey is long and “successful” (which is ok too!), but there are plenty of ways to set yourself up for success. Check out these 6 ways to prepare for  breastfeeding during pregnancy.  read more

The Best Breastfeeding Resources for Moms

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Check out these five great resources for moms to get information and advice about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a really hot topic right now. Women on social media are trying to normalize breastfeeding in public. Doctors are telling their patients that breast is best. The American Academy of Pediatrics is saying that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of their lives. With so much pressure to breastfeed, it is important to make sure that every mom has the resources available to successfully breastfeed if that is her choice.   read more

10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Becoming an Exclusive Pumper (Guest Post at Swaddles n Bottles)

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The reality of feeding your baby with only expressed breastmilk.

Hi Readers! I am so excited to tell you that I shared my first guest post over at Swaddles n Bottles. Caroline had graciously shared an article that I wrote entitled “10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Being an Exclusive Pumper” read more

How my Breastfeeding Journey was Anything but “Normal”

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If I had to pick one thing that I felt the least prepared for when having my first baby, it would be feeding him. I know, it sounds silly. Feeding your baby should be the easiest and most natural part of being a mother – after all, women have been doing it since the beginning of time. I wish someone had told me that just because it’s natural, that doesn’t mean that it will be easy. read more