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Elina VanNatta Elina VanNatta is a professional writer and a mom of five. Elina studied Marketing Management at Western Governors University. When not working, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.

Liquid Gold: How To Store Breast Milk

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     , , ,      On  Oct 15, 2012
  If you have to pump and store breast milk for the first time, you probably have an array of questions. You have to balance safety and convenience, so it’s important to know how to best preserve the nutrients and antibodies in milk. What should I store my breast milk

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How To Continue Breastfeeding After Returning To Work

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     , ,      On  Sep 24, 2012
Coming back to work from your maternity leave is a huge adjustment. While you will not be able to physically nurse your baby as often as you used to, providing her with expressed breast milk is well worth it. If you plan to breastfeed your baby after returning to work,

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Ten Must Haves for Nursing Moms

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     ,      On  Aug 06, 2012
You are beginning a beautiful new journey with your baby. Breastfeeding will nurture her and allow the two of you to bond. Establishing a nursing relationship may come very naturally or may take a lot of work, especially for first-time moms. These ten products will make breastfeeding easier, particularly if

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Hold On, Baby: Getting Your Little One To Latch On

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     ,      On  Jul 30, 2012
When you first bring your baby home, you may find that he is having trouble nursing. At this stage, most difficulties that babies have stem from latch-on problems. This can be stressful for mom and baby, but if your baby is healthy, there is no need to worry – there

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