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Resources for new mothers seeking support and guidance on their breastfeeding journey.

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How Donating Breastmilk Can Help With Grief After Baby Loss

The loss of a baby is a heartbreaking experience that no parent should ever have to endure. In the midst of grief and sorrow, some parents find solace in donating their breastmilk to help other babies in need. Donating breastmilk after baby loss is a gift of love and compassion that can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. We’ve partnered with The Milk Bank to bring you more information about donating breast milk after loss. 

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Make Expressing Breastmilk Easier with These 5 Tips

If you've struggled with breastfeeding or expressing milk effectively, lactation consultants can be incredibly helpful. But if you're just getting started, read on for our top 5 tips to help you express milk comfortably, safely, and with as little stress as possible.

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"It's Been a Labor of Love"––Real Mamas Share Breastfeeding Experiences

It's World Breastfeeding Week, and that means taking time to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding–but it also means recognizing that breastfeeding is hard, and it doesn't work for everyone. You probably know by now that there's a prominent stigma against women who doesn't breastfeed their babies, and we think now is the perfect time to talk about it.

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5 Ways Nursing Benefits Mamas' Physical & Mental Health

Feeding your baby is like all parts of parenting – you have to figure it out as you go along, it's harder than it looks, and how you decide to do it is a personal choice. Everyone has their own right answer when it comes to nursing, bottle-feeding, or formula feeding -- and there is no one right way to do it. We promise you’ll be able to nourish and bond with your baby regardless of what way you choose to feed. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we wanted to talk about some of the best benefits of nursing for mama.

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