The big C. The word nobody wants to hear – especially a breastfeeding mama: cancer. Amid the treatment plans, medications, biopsies, and everything else that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis, moms with breastfeeding babies are left wondering how to best advocate for themselves and their little ones. There is shockingly little research available on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
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Becoming a new parent is overwhelming, and sometimes it seems like all the baby gear and gadgets we see make things MORE complicated rather than providing relief! As mamas ourselves, we’ve tried them all – while some seem silly, some baby products are non-negotiables! Here is a list of our favorite basics to give your baby the best start, and
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It can happen without warning: you’re dropping off your little one at daycare or Grandma’s house, and what is typically a seamless handoff suddenly explodes into a teary spectacle as you pry their little hands off your body. What Is It? What happened?! Well, most likely, your little one is beginning to experience the phenomenon of separation anxiety. Typically
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There are so many different types of baby carriers available in the market, it can be overwhelming to try to choose which one will suit your lifestyle best! In this blog, we’ll explore different types of baby carriers, their benefits and drawbacks, and their approximate costs to help you choose a baby carrier that is right for you and your
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Becoming a mom changes – well – EVERYTHING. Keeping your individual sense of fashion while juggling all the responsibilities of motherhood can seem impossible, especially when you find yourself covered in spit-up stains most days. But keeping your sense of individuality and feeling good in your skin is important to maintaining good mental health! Here are some easy tips for
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Some days I wake up and can’t believe I have to do it all again (is it really only Thursday?). The long days of mom life can feel repetitive and sometimes even tedious. Does any of it really matter? All the diapers, bedtime routines, kissed booboos, and Bluey marathons can make it so easy to get bogged down in the
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Having a baby is one of the most challenging and rewarding things a person can do, and it is essential that expecting mamas not only prepare for their new baby but also take care of themselves after birth! Many people assume that pregnancy is the hardest part of having a baby, but in reality, the postpartum period can be the
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After my daughter was born, I didn’t think I’d have any more children. Despite my best-laid plans, reading “What To Expect When You’re Expecting,” and scouring mom message boards, my postpartum experience with my eldest was bewildering. I lived hours from any family and barely knew anyone where we lived for my job. We had no “village;” it was just
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In this final part of our three-part series on schooling choices, we will explore the benefits of homeschooling your child. Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many parents opting for this route during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional schools were unavailable. In this blog, we will discuss some of the reasons why parents choose to homeschool their
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At Latched Mama, where we have Lactation Counselors on staff and willing to help, we get questions nearly every day from worried mamas who need breastfeeding support! We love helping these sweet mamas, and we often get questions related to these common breastfeeding myths. Not everything you hear about nursing your baby is true, and no matter how well-meaning, not
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