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Vaginal Changes During Early Pregnancy

Ali Weatherford So many things change during pregnancy. You will likely notice changes in your skin, hair, breasts, and of course the belly. Something you might not hear much about is the changes you might experience in your vagina and [...]

Vaginal Changes During Early Pregnancy

Does Size Matter? Breast and Nipple Size for Breastfeeding Success

Ali Weatherford Breast size and nipple size can be factors for successful breastfeeding, but probably not in the ways that most people think. There is a perception that larger breasts make more milk. Some people worry that their nipples might [...]

Does Size Matter? Breast and Nipple Size for Breastfeeding Success

What to Do During Your First Trimester

Ali Weatherford You might want to start doing things to prepare for your baby’s arrival, but it might feel too soon to do very much. You might have to wait a few weeks to start your prenatal care. Some people [...]

What to Do During Your First Trimester

Breastfeeding and Your Emotions

Ali Weatherford Because of social media and the internet, there is a lot of sharing going on about emotional struggles that many new parents face. You might be one of those people who shares, or you might be one of [...]

Breastfeeding and Your Emotions

Breastfeeding and Co-sleeping or Bed Sharing

Ali Weatherford Co-sleeping or bed sharing is an extremely controversial topic that often leaves families without a clear answer. Everyone wants to keep their babies safe and happy, but finding that balance isn’t always easy! First, it’s important to understand [...]

Breastfeeding and Co-sleeping or Bed Sharing

Finding Childcare For Your Baby

Ali Weatherford in collaboration with Renee Woodward Written in collaboration with Renee Woodward - Educator, Newborn Care Specialist, Nanny, and Postpartum Doula Finding a caregiver can be one of the more stressful things an expectant or new parent might have [...]

Finding Childcare For Your Baby

An Important Predictor of Breastfeeding Success

Ali Weatherford Breastfeeding rates are measured by many hospitals, birth centers, and care providers. There are several different things they’re looking at. They want to know how many people even try to breastfeed. They want to know how many people [...]

An Important Predictor of Breastfeeding Success

Breathing Techniques for Labor

Ali Weatherford When people register for my birth classes, there’s a question on the form that asks what they’re most hoping to learn about. One of the answers I see most is about breathing during labor. We hear A LOT [...]

Breathing Techniques for Labor

Is It Ok to Breastfeed When Sick?

By Ali Weatherford Breastfeeding can sometimes be a struggle. The logistics and nuts and bolts of breastfeeding aren’t always easy to figure out at first. Getting the latch right can be tricky for the baby. Positioning might be awkward for [...]

Is It Ok to Breastfeed When Sick?

Do You See Blood in your Breastmilk?

By Ali Weatherford I always hesitate a little to write about the more rare and strange conditions related to breastfeeding because I’d hate for people to think about these things when preparing to have a baby! They are really unusual [...]

Do You See Blood in your Breastmilk?
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