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Breastfeeding twins – your ultimate guide

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Have you wondered if breastfeeding twins is possible? Well I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is possible – more sore than people think. This article will help set you up for successfully breastfeeding twins.

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Postpartum Must Haves

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When you’re pregnant, everyone tells you to PREPARE. This post will help you prepare for postpartum life. This is my list of postpartum must haves – for postpartum vaginal birth and postpartum c-section birth.

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Realistic Hospital Bag Checklist – what you’ll actually need for labor and delivery

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Preparing for baby can seriously be so dang stressful. The last thing you need is to pack 4 full sized suitcases for your hospital trip. A small duffel bag is all you need for this realistic hospital bag checklist.

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The ins and outs of the breast milk stash

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I call it the “breast milk stash panic.” Scrolling through Facebook, I see a photo of 100+ ounces of breast milk in someone’s freezer from a moms group. Immediately, I check the comments and see the same thing every time.

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How can my husband help with breastfeeding?

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Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be a “moms only” job. There are plenty of ways your husband can help with breastfeeding, even with his useless nipples. It took 2 of you to make that baby, so it’s time to work together to feed and raise it!

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Is my baby getting enough milk?

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One of the most common questions or concerns I see with new breastfeeding moms is “is my baby getting enough milk?” There are only a few things to look for to answer this question! Let’s talk about them and how to address them.

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Preparing for Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing you can provide for you and your baby. Lots of women wonder what they should be doing to be preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives. There isn’t much to do to begin preparing for breastfeeding but here are a few tips.

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Breastfeeding Facts I wish I knew before giving birth

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Breastfeeding just comes naturally, right? WRONG. It doesn’t for everyone! There are a few breastfeeding facts I learned along my journey and wanted to share them with moms to be.

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