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Breastfeeding

Posts to help you through your breastfeeding journey.

Success as a Mom is not measured by feeding method

August 29, 2022September 13, 2012 by valplowman
mother feeding baby with a bottle

Your value as a mother is not defined by HOW you feed your baby. Keep your spouse involved in the process of deciding how to feed baby. by Hank Osborne …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags dads, Guest Post, word to the weary 5 Comments

Sometimes Breastfeeding Just Hurts

May 2, 2024January 16, 2012 by valplowman
Mother breastfeeding her baby

While pain during breastfeeding can be an indication that something is wrong, sometimes it just hurts even if everything is okay. Do you know what I get tired of hearing …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags nursing 17 Comments

Index: Nursing/Breastfeeding

March 18, 2025December 6, 2009 by valplowman

And Babywise Helpful Information Newborns Pumping Problems Schedule Supply Tips vs. Bottle Feeding Weaning

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Breastfeeding Difficulties: Milk Supply Limit

September 21, 2023September 16, 2009 by valplowman
mother nursing baby

Did you know some women simply have a milk supply limit, making it impossible for them to exclusively breastfeed for an undetermined amount of time? Read this post for details.  …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags nursing 57 Comments

Baby Stuff I Love: Nursing/Bottle Feeding Stuff

October 15, 2024September 2, 2008 by valplowman

My list of nursing items I love is pretty short. There are few things I find necessary, but I sure love what I do: Please share the nursing and feeding …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags baby stuff I love, nursing 3 Comments

Nursing Woes {Baby Playing While Breastfeeding}

May 2, 2024March 27, 2008 by valplowman
Baby playing instead of eating

What to do when your baby wants to play instead of breastfeed That little grin is so cute. The curiosity of your baby is precious. The look of wonder is …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags nursing 66 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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