Tag: breastfeeding
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Top 6 Nursing Pillows of 2025, As Recommended by Breastfeeding Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow moms! If you’re on the journey of breastfeeding, you know how important it is to find the right nursing pillow. They can make all the difference in comfort for both you and your little one. Here’s a roundup of the six best nursing pillows of 2025, as rated by…
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The Struggles of a Working Mom Who Breastfeeds
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life as a working mom who breastfeeds is a challenge that many of us face. Balancing a career while caring for a newborn is no easy feat, especially when you’re trying to adhere to the advice that “breast is best.” We live in a world where we’re told to be empowered…
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7 Reasons I’m Relieved to Have Finished Breastfeeding
My Body is Mine Again No more sharing this body with anyone! I can finally decide who gets to make contact with my chest, and there’s nothing occupying my uterus. Sure, I still find myself wiping runny noses with my sleeve when tissues are scarce, and grocery shopping is still a challenge with my kids,…
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Why I Prefer to Breastfeed in My Car
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the topic of breastfeeding in public has sparked a lot of conversation, often dividing opinions into three distinct camps: 1) Only breastfeed in private spaces; 2) Breastfeed publicly if necessary, but cover up; and 3) Breastfeed freely, anywhere, anytime. I personally identify with the third group, but as a…
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Breastfeeding Left Me a Hot Mess: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast “Breast is Best.” This phrase ignites one of the fiercest debates among mothers. Honestly, I didn’t even realize how intense the “Mommy Wars” could be until I found myself navigating the complexities of breastfeeding. For those who aren’t fully committed to the idea of nursing, the online landscape can feel like a…
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It’s Absolutely Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, nursing mothers have faced criticism for being too engrossed in their phones during breastfeeding—coined as “brexting,” a term that honestly makes me cringe. Detractors argue that mothers become so distracted by their screens that they miss out on crucial bonding moments with their babies. Some even warn that excessive…
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6 Breastfeeding Covers That Promote Comfort for Everyone Around You
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it’s hard to believe that breastfeeding mothers still face judgment and shame, especially in public spaces. Remember the incident at the local grocery store? Or the note a mother received at her child’s scout meeting? These stories are all too common, revealing a troubling trend that needs to change.…
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Mom Showcases Her ‘Saggy, Stretchy Tummy’ to Inspire Body Positivity
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful move to promote body acceptance, a young mother recently shared candid photos of her postpartum body on social media. Emma Thompson, a 22-year-old blogger from Australia, gained widespread attention after posting a stunning shot of herself nursing her baby while wearing a beautiful dress at her sister’s wedding. “No…
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The Joys of Weaning: Celebrating Newfound Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast My little one has just turned 12 months old, and with this milestone, he’s diving headfirst into solid foods (and honestly, it feels like he’s a bottomless pit). As he nurses less frequently, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet end of our breastfeeding journey. While I cherish those moments of closeness,…