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The Breastfeeding Laws of Supply and Demand
Breastfeeding is a supply-and-demand system. The more demand on the system through breastfeeding the baby, the more milk the body makes. Occasionally, nature’s system is imperfect. Sometimes the body takes a day or two to catch up to a baby’s increased breastfeeding demand during a growth spurt. A
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Breastfeeding: Taking your breasts back to work
Breastfeeding is nature’s fast food. It’s the ultimate convenience: Baby is hungry, milk is ready. Any place. Any time. But that convenience changes when moms start thinking about separating from their baby and going back to work while still breastfeeding. But just because you’re headed back to wo
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Midwives: Giving women a different option
Corey Colwell-Lipson, an Issaquah resident, opted for a midwife over an obstetrician-gynecologist for the birth of her two children. “Childbirth is a normal and natural experience,” says Colwell-Lipson. “It is not a medical emergency.” Stephanie Flath of Preston, Wash., switched to a midwife in t
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When Breastfeeding Sucks: How to Cope With Common Nursing Challenges
Breastfeeding challenges can surprise even experienced mothers. But coping with most breastfeeding issues is fairly simple, and in some cases, easier than sterilizing bottles! Here’s a look at some of the most common challenges of breastfeeding. Most women experience nipple soreness in the early we
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‘Butt out, Grandma!’ Keeping the peace when your mother knows best
Soon after my first grandchild was born, I couldn’t help but gloat, “How cool is this? A brand-new baby who comes with two awesome baby-sitters!” It wasn’t long before I realized the ball (the baby?) was not really in my court. Those baby-sitters — most people call them “parents” — had every inte
Read More »Tips for Making Baby Food
Read our recent article, "Puree and simple." From Elisa Taylor, ParentMap's ad production manager: Cook fruit in a little water until soft. Puree in a blender - it works better for small batches and gets things smoother than a food processor. Keep a lid on the pot and use the cooking water to
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Puree and Simple: Make Your Own Baby Food
“You make your own baby food?” a puzzled mom asks me. “Yes, it’s no big deal,” I say. “But aren’t you busy?” Busy? Yes! I have two jobs and a baby . . . and I still have time to make baby food! It’s not that hard. Most of the moms I’ve met seem to think there’s some kind of mystique to those lit
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15 Nursery Must-Haves Featured on Etsy
We've searched Etsy high and low for the best of the cute in all things nursery and baby gear... and believe us when we say, there is plenty of good stuff to choose from! We also recommend checking out Etsy Kids for homemade awesome items -- it's a seasonal A to Z shopping guide for Etsy stores tha
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