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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.

4 Tips for Nursing in Public

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     ,      On  Jul 23, 2012
While nursing in public is often criticized, this criticism is unfounded and stems mainly from people’s cultural beliefs. Breastfeeding in public is legal in the United States, regardless of where you are1. Because nursing is the primary function of your breasts, and hungry babies are impatient and will not wait

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Dealing With 4 Common Breastfeeding Problems

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     ,      On  Jul 16, 2012
You know that breastfeeding is best for your baby, but what do you do when you encounter challenges? If things don’t go as planned, don’t worry – many nursing mothers experience one or more of these problems. Breast engorgement (painful swelling of breasts) is the most common breastfeeding problem and

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Are Underwire Nursing Bras Safe?

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     , , ,      On  Jun 29, 2012
Many women enjoy the support and form that underwire bras provide, but are they safe for nursing mothers? While most experts don’t outright rule out underwire bras, they recommend avoiding them in the last months of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Riverview Hospital Association (of Wisconsin Rapids, WI) says this with

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What should I look for in a nursing bra?

Post by: Elina VanNatta     Comments Off     , , , ,      On  Jun 26, 2012
If you’ve never bought a nursing bra before, shopping for one may seem like a daunting task. What size should you buy? How do you know whether it’s going to fit you throughout your nursing experience? Below are a few basic guidelines to get you started. First of all, you should start

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