Don't Let Your Baby Sample Solid Foods While Breastfeeding
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by Katie Black
1w ago
Don't Let Your Baby Sample Solid Foods While Breastfeeding by Katie Black   You might unknowingly be cutting your exclusive breastfeeding short.  The title may sound a little extreme-surely there’s no harm in letting your nursing baby sample the odd solid food here and there, right?   Recent research published in the International Breastfeeding Journal would disagree.   In 2011, the National Food Agency in Sweden told parents it was fine to let infants four months of age and older to sample solid foods. They called them “tiny tastings” (1 ml of solid food or less ..read more
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What You Should Know About European Formulas and the FDA
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by Katie Black
2w ago
What You Should Know About European Formulas and the FDA By Katie Black  If you’re at all familiar with the world of infant nutrition, you’ll know breast milk versus formula is a hot topic. But today we’re going to turn our focus on a different showdown: American versus European formula. How are they different? Why can’t you legally purchase European formula in America, and why is this a lightning rod for the FDAs shortcomings?  Sugars In recent years, the EU has taken a firm stance on using certain sugars in milk-based formulas, such as corn syrup. These sugars are banned and highli ..read more
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What You Eat might Affect Your Breastfeeding Baby's Tastes
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by Katie Black
1M ago
What You Eat can Affect Your Breastfeeding Baby's Tastes By Katie Black  If you’ve ever worried that your favorite foods will make your breast milk taste bad for your little one, we’ve got some good news. While picky eaters definitely exist, research shows that what you eat might actually help shape your baby’s taste preferences. In other words, those unique or strong tasting foods may make your baby less picky and more of an adventurous eater later in life. To understand why this might be, you have to understand how taste works in the first place.  How taste works on a molecular le ..read more
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THE MAKEUP OF YOUR MILK MATTERS
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by Lactation Lab Staff
1M ago
THE MAKEUP OF YOUR MILK MATTERS BY JORDAN BERNS   At Lactation Lab, we believe that loving yourself means using personalized data to make your life easier. We believe that every mom deserves access to information on how basic lifestyle changes can improve the quality of her breast milk and optimize her child’s health and nutrition. This possibility is at our fingertips. We have helped over 3000 moms improve the quality of their milk and give them the peace of mind and support they need to navigate their own breastfeeding journey. With all the uncertainties there are during motherhood, we ..read more
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What Are the Risks of Not Breastfeeding?
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by Katie Black
1M ago
What Are the Risks of Not Breastfeeding? By Katie Black  The language we use when talking about something often plays as big a role as the actual meaning of what we say. In other words, the way we relay information has a big effect on how the information is received. This is especially true for how breastfeeding and formula are talked about.  When we compare the phrase “benefits of breastfeeding” (which you’ll hear often) with the “risks of not breastfeeding” (less focused on) they mean the same thing, but this tiny difference in wording has a very big effect on a mom choosing to bre ..read more
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Healthcare is Underfunded, Under-researched, and Undervalued.
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by Katie Black
2M ago
Pregnancy and Postpartum Healthcare is Underfunded, Under-researched, and Undervalued.  by katie black   Things need to change around here. For too long the U.S. has underfunded and undervalued research on women’s health. And the results can be awful. For women with pre existing conditions, and for those that develop health conditions while pregnant or lactating, there often isn’t enough research to get them reliable, evidence-based treatment.  So we’re taking a long, hard look at: The history of women’s reproductive healthcare in the U.S. The current roadblocks and the effects ..read more
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Spilt Milk: Your Postpartum Stories (Story #1 - Sarah)
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by Lactation Lab Staff
2M ago
Spilt Milk: Your Postpartum Stories Story #1 - Sarah In this series, we sit down with our fellow mom friends to talk about their postpartum journeys. The high's, the low's, and everything in between. Here's our Q&A with Sarah. How many kids do you have? How many did you breastfeed? 1 child breastfed How long have you breastfeed/been breastfeeding? 13 months Did your journey to conception go as you planned? Yes Did your breastfeeding journey go as planned? Yes as far as duration. The beginning had a challenging learning curve What moment, good or bad, from your postpartum journey stands out ..read more
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Holiday Survival Guide for Breastfeeding Moms
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by Lactation Lab Staff
4M ago
Holiday Survival Guide for Breastfeeding Moms by katie black   The holiday season is officially underway. Depending on what or how you celebrate, this time of year can be more stressful than festive. Add breastfeeding to all that and the season can become downright overwhelming.  While there is only so much we can offer when it comes to overbearing relatives, long flights, and hectic schedules, here are some ideas to help make your life easy as you breastfeed during the holidays.  Travel  According to the TSA, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday a ..read more
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Quick Guide to Alcohol and Breastfeeding + 4 Lactation Supporting Mocktails
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by Lactation Lab Staff
5M ago
Quick Guide to Alcohol and Breastfeeding + 4 Lactation Supporting Mocktails  by katie black   We all know you shouldn’t drink at all while pregnant, but what about after your baby is born and you’re breastfeeding? Here’s a quick guide of everything you should know about drinking while breastfeeding, including some handy charts you can save for the next time you’re at that boozy event or just having a self care night in. Keep in mind that this information is meant to be a general guide, and not taken as medical advice or 100% accurate for your body’s response to alcohol.     ..read more
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6 Tips for Breastfeeding Moms with Kids Going Back to School
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by Lactation Lab Staff
6M ago
6 Tips for Breastfeeding Moms with Kids Going Back to School by Katie Black Summer vacation is officially over and kids K-12 are headed to school. Once again it’s time for early mornings, commutes, packed lunches, and homework. If you recently gave birth and are breastfeeding, you may find the transition more than a little chaotic.  That’s why we decided to round up some of the best time-saving tips for breastfeeding while older siblings are back to school. And if we forgot anything, comment your best tips below for other busy parents!  1. Use a real alarm clock It’s no secret that b ..read more
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