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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?

Nov 29, 2018

Written by Maria Chow

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

Written by Maria Chow

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back to work, breastfeeding, breastmilk supply, engorgement, herbal tea, latch, Let There Be Milk!, mastitis, mom guilt, Natural Remedies, nipple care, nipple salve, nursing, nursing nectar, postpartum, pumping, self care, support, working moms

Pumping Breast Milk to Return to Work

Nov 03, 2016

Written by Maria Chow

The postpartum phase is such a time of mixed emotions, from the bliss of getting to know your new little one to the struggles of learning to care for them. When you add the impending return to work, all of those emotions and stresses seem to be amplified. Don’t let a fear of pumping keep you from continuing your nursing relationship. It can feel like a lot of work, but you can do it. Yes, you really can do it!