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Breastfeeding

Posts to help you through your breastfeeding journey.

Why Breastfed Babies are at a Higher Risk for Iron Deficiency, & What to do About it

October 15, 2024May 11, 2017 by valplowman
Why iron is so important for breastfed babies.

When it comes to feeding your baby solid foods, there is one very important mineral to keep in mind- iron. Babies are actually born with a backup of iron stores. …

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Categories Baby, Breastfeeding Tags BFBN, Guest Post, nursing 1 Comment

Cutting Chocolate when Breastfeeding

January 15, 2024November 24, 2015 by valplowman
Woman eating a chocolate bar

Get information on when and why to cut chocolate from your diet when you are breastfeeding. Will this be necessary for every baby? Okay. Here is the sad, hard truth. …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags crying, fussiness Leave a comment

Fussy Newborns and Mom’s Diet

January 8, 2024February 10, 2015 by valplowman
Fussy baby crying in a pink dress

If you have a very fussy baby and are breastfeeding, you might need to change your own diet. There might be something you are eating that is upsetting your baby’s …

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Categories Baby, Breastfeeding Tags fussiness, witching hour 7 Comments

Breastfeeding in Front of Older Siblings

February 19, 2025February 17, 2014 by valplowman
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Should you feed your baby in front of your older children? How will they respond? Why might you want to do so and why might you want to feed alone? …

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Categories Breastfeeding, Siblings Tags nursing 6 Comments

Reader Weaning Questions

May 8, 2023May 17, 2013 by valplowman

Weaning From Bottle:

Categories Breastfeeding Tags reader questions, weaning 4 Comments

Mastitis: Definition, Prevention, and Treatment

February 28, 2023March 1, 2013 by valplowman
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Mastitis is a painful infection of the breast that can happen while you are breastfeeding. Find out more about what Mastitis is, how to prevent it, and how to treat …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags medical issues 9 Comments

Storage Caddy for Organizing Nursing Supplies

October 17, 2022November 5, 2012 by valplowman

Organize your breastfeeding supplies to make this feeding time easier! You do not want to have to round up supplies AND worry about your hungry baby. I have to tell …

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Categories Breastfeeding, Organizing 5 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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