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Breastfeeding Basics: Everything You Need to Know (VIDEO)

Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of having a new baby. Despite what society may make you think, it doesn’t come as naturally as you would expect. The most important way you can prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey is by taking a class and educating yourself on all things breastfeeding. In the video below, the expert that leads our Breastfeeding 101 online class, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Dana C., wal

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Why Everyone Should Take a Breastfeeding Class Before Birth

Breastfeeding can be one of the biggest challenges for a new mom. The frustration when it doesn’t come as easily and as naturally as you expect can leave you feeling like a failure. But the truth is, breastfeeding can be hard. It takes a lot of work, and the best thing you can do for you and your future little one is to prepare by taking a breastfeeding class BEFORE birth. &

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These 8 Items Will Make Breastfeeding Just A Little Easier

Tinyhood only recommends products that we genuinely love and are vetted by experts. If you buy something through links on our site, we may earn a commission.Planning on breastfeeding? While nursing can be one of the most challenging parts about becoming a new parent, there are definitely some ways you can prepare before your baby is born. This will make things a little less overwhelming in those early days and weeks of the newborn ph

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6 Helpful Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

Meet Dana, a professionally trained IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), who has earned the highest credentials one can pursue in lactation consulting and works at a top-ranked hospital where she has helped thousands of families. She is ivy-league educated with a master’s degree in public health, is a mom of two kids (and two dogs), and enjoys tending to her vegetable garden. Given the frequency

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Ask an Expert: Can I Breastfeed if I Have Breast Implants?

In this Ask an Expert, we ask Dana C., professional IBCLC and instructor for our Breastfeeding 101 course, about breastfeeding with breast implants. Don’t forget to check out our FREE breastfeeding course, as you prepare for your breastfeeding journey.

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Can I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine While Breastfeeding?

By Liz Moorhead I’m breastfeeding. Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine?While there is no definitive answer just yet, the consensus is that yes, it most likely is safe for a breastfeeding parent to get the COVID-19 vaccine. No one can say with 100% certainty because breastfeeding parents and nursing infants were not included in the first round of clinical trials. We can, however, use what we know about vaccines in

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The Top 4 Signs of a Good Breastfeeding Latch

One of the most common questions we hear from breastfeeding parents is, “Why can’t I get a good latch?!” Many common feeding challenges, including nipple pain, can be resolved from ensuring a good latch. We asked our certified

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Ouch! 8 Tips for Nipple Pain Relief When Breastfeeding a Newborn

Are you experiencing painful or sore nipples while breastfeeding your newborn? From sore nipples, to engorgement, to clogged milk ducts, many moms run into issues during their breastfeeding journey. We asked our Tinyhood Certified Lactation Expert to break down what'

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Why Breastfeeding Can Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a great chance to bring awareness to this incredibly important cause that has touched so many of us, and also a good opportunity to take a look at some interesting science: the research that shows how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer for both you and your baby. Research points to a

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Screening and Treatment for Breast Cancer while Breastfeeding

Women are constantly reminded to check for lumps in their breasts. But this can be tricky (and scary!) for breastfeeding mamas, since lumps can be quite common and totally normal when lactating. Usually lumps in a breastfeeding mom are a full or clogged milk gland/duct -- if this is the case, the lump should get smaller and/or resolve after nursing or pumping. Treat the lump with warm moist heat, gent

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Breastfeeding a NICU Baby

Having a baby can be stressful for any new parent. If you are temporarily separated from your baby at birth because they are premature or sick, that can feel downright overwhelming -- especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Just know that even if it may be a little more challenging if your baby is in the NICU, breastfeeding is extremely comforting and healthy for the baby and is one of the most important things you can do. By giving your baby breast milk

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9 Steps to Treating a Clogged Milk Duct

Recently, a Tinyhood Mom wrote into one of our breastfeeding experts, Dana Czuczka, IBCLC, with this message: “All of a sudden, I realized I have a hard lump in my breast. It hurts when I touch it! Help! What is this and what should I do?” Fortunately, Dana was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was: a clogged duct in the breast. Here she shares her steps for dealing with this common breastfeeding issue. was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was: a clogged

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8 Tips for Transitioning a Breastfed Baby to a Bottle

Relax—this is a common problem new moms face. Most babies take time getting used to the newness and feel of a bottle. It’s important to stay calm and tell yourself this too shall pass—because it may take some time, but you’ll get through it!

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Breast Milk Storage Guidelines

Pumping and storing breastmilk is a great way for breastfeeding parents to gain a little flexibility and freedom, have partners help out with feeding baby, and ensure the breastfeeding parent can go back to work and still provide baby with breastmilk. We know the internet has a lot of conflicting information on all the rules around this topic so we'v

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11 Steps for the Breastfeeding Mom Going Back To Work

So your parental leave is ending. How the heck did that happen?! For some, it’s an exciting occasion, the chance to focus on something new. For others, it’s more somber because they know they’ll miss their baby like crazy. And for most… it’s both of those things with an added dash of anxiety thrown in. Because you are no longer managing the normal work-life things you know about; you’re also managing new working parent-life things. And if y

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5 Ways To Increase Your Breast Milk Supply

If you’re worried about producing enough breast milk for your baby, you’re not alone. This is a common concern among breastfeeding parents at some point in their breastfeeding journey. In all likelihood, your body can produce enough milk. You just need to help it along a bit. How? We asked our expert and certified lactation consultant Dana for her top tips for increasing breast milk production. Here are her recommendations.

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