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How Should I Store my Breast Milk?: “My Top 5 Tips for Storing Breast Milk Safely”


Breast milk is often referred to as a gold liquid for infants. It’s not just a source of nourishment; it’s also a potent provider of essential nutrients, antibodies, and a strong foundation for your baby’s healthy growth.  Whether you’re a working mother or just looking to have some extra milk available for when you need […]

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Understanding Reflux: What is the Best Position to Breastfeed a baby with Reflux? 


Breastfeeding is a beautiful and essential bonding experience between a mother and a baby. However, for some babies dealing with reflux, this cherished time can become a source of discomfort and distress.  Reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a common condition that affects many babies during their early months of life. For breastfeeding mothers, […]

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The Benefits of Consulting an IBCLC: Your Breastfeeding Journey’s Best Ally


Breastfeeding is a beautiful and essential aspect of nurturing a newborn, providing them with optimal nutrition and building a strong bond between you and your baby. Despite this, breastfeeding can also present challenges and uncertainties for many new mothers. This is where and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) plays a vital role.  So, what […]

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Breastfeeding Babies During Summer: Tips for a Happy and Hydrated Mother and Baby


As the summer heat rolls in, it’s important for you as a new mother to pay extra attention to the well-being of your breastfeeding baby. With nice weather and summer holidays, your routine is probably going to change, and so is your baby’s routine, especially your breastfeeding routine.  As I have previously discussed in this […]

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Caring For Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stump: Tips and Recognising Infection Signs


The umbilical cord is an incredible lifeline that connects a growing baby to their mother during pregnancy, but is no longer needed once the baby is born.  During pregnancy, the umbilical cord carries nutrients and oxygen from the placenta to your baby, keeping them alive inside your womb. After the baby is born and capable […]

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What do I Need to Keep in Mind about Flange Size?


I previously discussed here how to choose the correct flange size for your breasts, and also how much breast pump flange sizes can vary between different products in this blog. In addition to this, today I would like to share some important considerations to avoid confusion about flange size during your breastfeeding journey.  As you may know, your […]

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Swaddling your Baby: My “Top 8” Tips for Safe Swaddling


Swaddling babies was a normal practice before the XVII century, and it remains a common practice in many cultures around the world. For cultures such as Oriental, African, and Latin-American, swaddling and carrying babies is a part of their lifestyle, as they believe it offers security and protection to their infants. Now, let’s talk about […]

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Do all brands of Breast Pump have the same Flange Sizes?


Sadly not, which does cause a few small issues when it comes to you choosing the right one for you. It isn’t possible that you would know ahead of buying this expensive equipment, as any recommendations or reviews that may push you to buy a specific breast pump aren’t tailored to your breast size. Technically […]

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