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Maria Chow
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Prepare Yourself for your Postpartum Recovery and Life with a Newborn

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Prepare Yourself for your Postpartum Recovery and Life with a Newborn

As a first time mama, I was so focused on preparing for birth. This life changing event was one I would approach with total preparation. I read all that I could, and did all that I could to prepare.

While preparing extensively for birth is a wonderful idea, I made the mistake of overlooking the crucial postpartum recovery period and what the first days and weeks with a newborn is really like.

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Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastmilk supply, herbal tea, herbs, milk supply, nursing, nursing cues, nursing nectar, pumping, when do I breastfeed my baby, when do I feed my baby

How Often Should I Breastfeed?

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
How Often Should I Breastfeed?
Knowing when to nurse your baby seems like it should be the easiest thing in the world. However, there are so many different recommendations out there about what to do - If you should schedule, if you should not, how long to nurse on each breast, how long to wait in between nursing sessions. It can all become very confusing. However, you and your baby are designed to work together in harmony. Trust that if you respond to your baby and trust your babies nursing cues, you and your baby will find your rhythm together. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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Drinking Alcohol and Breastfeeding

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Drinking Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Many people believe that if you are a breastfeeding mother, drinking alcohol is off the table. This is not true, though. Light drinking a few times a week is usually fine. Know the facts about breast milk and alcohol, and you will be able to enjoy a beer or glass of wine without worry. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastmilk supply, cord care powder, healing, Healing Salve, herb bath, herbal tea, herbs, milk supply, Natural Remedies, newborn, nourishment, nursing, nursing nectar, Nurtured Mother, nutrition, postpartum, postpartum herb bath, rest, self care, support

Self Care Must Haves for New Moms

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Self Care Must Haves for New Moms
Your postpartum time with your new baby can be a magical time of bonding, snuggles, sweet baby sounds, breastfeeding, healing, and rest. It can also be exhausting, frustrating, physically uncomfortable, and challenging. Focusing on your own care means you will more easily be able to care for your newborn. For many of us, it is hard to put our own needs first - as women we often focus on what is best for the whole group, and put our individual needs behind others. However, when you have just given birth and are caring for a newborn, your needs and the baby’s needs work together in a special way. When you are taken care of, it is easier for you to take care of your baby. Now is the time to focus on what is best for you and your newborn. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastfeeding beyond a year, breastfeeding older child, children, extended breastfeeding, long term breastfeeding, nursing

Five Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Five Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding
Extended breastfeeding, or breastfeeding beyond the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended 1 year of age is still far from the norm in the United States, although there are many reasons why a mother and child may choose to continue their nursing relationship. Here are some common reasons why mothers may choose to continue to nurse beyond a year. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastfeeding an older baby, breastfeeding challenges, breastfeeding changes, extended breastfeeding, how breastfeeding changes

How Breastfeeding Changes As Baby Grows

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
How Breastfeeding Changes As Baby Grows
Breastfeeding changes as your baby gets older. But how, exactly? One of the amazing things about your breastmilk is that it does change in composition based on what your baby and growing child needs. But beyond that, how does your experience of breastfeeding change? Once you have moved beyond the first three months of non-stop nursing and are more out and about, what is it like then? Once you have gotten your latch down, when you can just put your baby in the general area of your breast, what are the challenges then? Well, there are still some. They aren’t as challenging as the sore nipples and latch issues of the first couple of weeks, and they may even be kind of funny, but they are still there. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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birth, breastfeeding, breastfeeding latch, breastmilk supply, how do I get a good latch?, how to get a good latch, latch, newborn, nursing, postpartum

How to Achieve A Proper Breastfeeding Latch

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
How to Achieve A Proper Breastfeeding Latch
A good latch is the strong foundation you need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. A healthy breastfeeding latch will reduce nipple soreness and encourage your baby to suckle deeply, which stimulates your milk to flow. Sometimes a good latch comes easily, but in many cases, you will need to work with your baby to get the latch you need. This is the first time for your baby to breastfeed too! And don’t worry, soon enough you and your baby will be breastfeeding easily, and you won’t even have to think about it. It may take some work to get there, but you can most likely meet your breastfeeding goals. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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Newborn Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Newborn Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies
If there is anything a new momma wants more than anything else, it is for her baby to be healthy and thriving. One of the main ways that we can tell your baby is healthy is through her weight gain. Knowing what to look for, how much your baby should be gaining, and how to know what is healthy goes a long way towards relieving any worry you may have. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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Do I Need A Breast Pump?

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Do I Need A Breast Pump?
Do you really need a breast pump? It’s become a standard assumption that most moms will need a breast pump to increase their supply of breastmilk. Here we explore the reasons why you may or may not need a breast pump so you can make your own decision about this sometimes pricey and frustrating piece of equipment. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastfeeding a newborn, breastfeeding during pregnancy, breastfeeding latch, breastfeeding problems, breastmilk supply, newborn, nursing, nursing nectar, postpartum, pregnancy, sore nipples, sore nipples and breastfeeding

8 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding Before Giving Birth!

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
8 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding Before Giving Birth!
We all have our ideas about how breastfeeding will go for us, especially if we haven’t breastfed before.  Well reality is usually much, much different. And there is not that much glowing. There are latch issues, and fussy babes, and tired mamas, and sore nipples, and everyone is worn out and cranky and in need of some food and a nap. Continue reading
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