Author - Anna

Author - Anna

Insulated bag with breastmilk
19Mar

How to Travel with Breast Milk: Tips for Traveling While Breastfeeding

The idea of traveling while breastfeeding can be a little overwhelming. Beyond making time to stop and pump, you also have to think about storage; without a plan in place, you may find it more difficult to safely and securely transport your milk to nourish your little one during or after your travels.  Whether you’re traveling by plane, car, or any other mode of transportation, there are specific details you need to keep in mind while transporting milk.  How Long Does...

19Mar
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31Jan

Breast Milk Color: What Shade Should It Be?

While breastfeeding can be a wonderfully nurturing and rewarding experience, sometimes it can also feel a bit stressful. With so many different factors for mothers to consider when breastfeeding, it might become difficult to keep track. Your own eating and drinking habits can have a major impact on your breast milk color, for example, as well as on your child’s reaction to your milk. What’s more, your dietary habits are not the only things that can affect the color of...

31Jan
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Mother holding two full bottles of expressed milk
24Jan

6 Tips for Creating a Breast Milk Pumping Schedule

Breastfeeding is recognized as one of the most beneficial options for feeding your baby. But even though nursing is a natural instinct, there’s still a learning curve when it comes to breastfeeding. It’s not always easy to tell when your baby is hungry, for instance, or to know how to gauge your milk supply. It might also take some time to learn which position your baby most prefers for feeding time. As you and your baby get used to breastfeeding,...

24Jan
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Mother holding baby
16Jan

How to Measure Ring Size at Home

Shopping for a ring can be difficult, especially if you don’t know your ring size. And shopping online can make things even trickier. If you can’t try anything on, and you don’t know the size of your current rings, you may be left wondering how to choose a piece that actually fits.  Luckily, we’ve got you covered: if you’re looking for a new band but have no idea of your ring size, check out our easy instructions below. Whether you’re getting...

16Jan
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Tired mother feeding baby with a bottle in bed
09Dec

6 Common Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Support Mom

Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a mother’s life. Having the opportunity to give babies all of the sustenance they need can be a gratifying and wholesome experience for mothers, providing peace of mind that the new addition to the family can develop and thrive into their toddler years and beyond. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby, as it comes with physical and mental advantages that can aid to everyone’s health during the...

09Dec
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Portrait of a mother kissing her baby daughter on the bed
21Nov

DNA Jewelry: Placenta, Umbilical Cord, Baby Hair & Breast Milk

There are so many special ways to celebrate the birth of your new baby. From baby showers and family get-togethers to first holidays and other milestones, welcoming your baby into the world is an ongoing process filled with love and devotion. In many ways, you’re not just celebrating your little one—you’re also celebrating your own journey as a new mother. Motherhood is truly one of the most important jobs in the world, and it’s important to recognize its struggles and...

21Nov
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20Nov

Everything to Know about Surviving (and Cherishing) the Newborn Stage

Welcoming a baby into the world can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can feel in a lifetime. The months of pregnancy in anticipation of meeting your mini me can also be an exciting yet indescribable experience. But just like any new adventure in life, there’s a learning curve. The newborn stage is an exciting time in your life, though there will be difficulties faced along the way to the toddler years. The good news is that the...

20Nov
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Baby with cradle cap lying on bed while parent brushes hair
08Nov

5 Helpful and Creative Breast Milk Uses You’ve Likely Never Seen Before

Having the opportunity to breastfeed your baby is an incredible blessing. Not only does it allow you to nourish your little one, but it also creates a powerful and irreplaceable bond.  Yet the benefits of breastfeeding go beyond simply feeding your child. In fact, there are plenty of other uses for breast milk that you may never have considered. Many people use breast milk for home remedies, for instance, while others find creative ways to use up their freezer stockpile...

08Nov
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A grieving young mother holding her mother
01Nov

Baby Loss Gifts: Honoring Pregnancy Loss with Breastmilk Jewelry

Grieving the loss of an infant is truly heartbreaking. The bond that forms between a mother and baby, even during pregnancy, is incomparable. So when a mother experiences a loss, she may be overwhelmed by feelings of grief and sadness, as well as isolation, loneliness, or other challenging emotions. As a family member or friend, it’s important to offer grieving mothers support in any way you can. While it may take time for them to accept help during this difficult...

01Nov
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25Oct

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: Signs of Low Milk Supply and Tips for Boosting Supply

Breastfeeding is an incredible journey for mothers and their newborns. But just as every child is unique, every mother’s experience with breastfeeding is also deeply individual. In some cases, when mothers have no issue producing milk or getting their baby to latch, breastfeeding can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. In other cases, however, mothers may find themselves struggling to produce enough milk—or milk with enough essential fat content. Though this can be fixed through supplementation, it can still feel...

25Oct
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