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Exclusive Pumping

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:36:10 +0000

There are occasions that arise which may prevent a mom from being able to nurse her baby. A mother who has a baby who cannot or will not latch, for whatever reason, may assume there is no choice but for her to use infant formula. There is another option however, and one that doesn't seem to get the support or acknowledgment it deserves - exclusively pumping, also known as "EPing".

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Insurance Reimbursement of Breast Pumps – Sample Letter

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:41:17 +0000

UPDATE: Federal law now includes breast pumps and other supplies that directly assist with lactation as medical care expenses.

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Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Baby’s Sleep

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:43:21 +0000

When, where and how baby sleeps is a hot topic. Everyone has an opinion as to what is best for mother and baby. It is important to remember when considering these issues that "what is important" is important only as it relates to *you* - in other words, what is important to some, is not important to others, and it's really nobody's business "how" (or where or when) you and baby sleep! "Crying it out" isn't an option for many parents and luckily, it doesn't *have* to be. There are many options to the "cry it out" method which are not as harsh and which provide parents and babies with loving, gentler solutions to getting more sleep.

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Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Fussiness

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:55:26 +0000

Young babies, both breast and formula fed, are often fussy. It is not unusual for this to happen during the late afternoon and evenings, and is usually NOT due to hunger, wet/dirty diaper, or anything that mom or dad can fix. It is usually NOT related to milk supply, although some mothers may worry about this.

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Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Green Stools

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:14:07 +0000

The occasional green stool is not unusual in the breastfed baby. Consistently green stools, however, are not normal for the breastfed baby. Most doctors don't seem to recognize this as a potential problem because they often define "normal stool" as that of the formula-fed infant. Baby's stool can be a wide variety of colors and textures , and not all of these are cause for concern. It is helpful to know what is normal for the bf baby as well.

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Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Reflux

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:02:45 +0000

Many parents have never heard of reflux. Reflux, or GER (Gastroesophageal reflux) is a condition where irritating stomach acids are regurgitated into the esophagus, causing pain similar to adult heartburn. It usually occurs more when the baby is lying flat, and is often marked by frequent and/or excessive spitting up. It can be a hidden cause of colicky and night waking babies.

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Pumping While Nursing

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:05:04 +0000

Pumping while nursing can be an easy way to collect milk. At first it may seem awkward, but with practice, it gets much easier! Following is a photo tutorial...

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Sleepy Babies

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:26:18 +0000

If your baby is sleepy here are some suggestions to help keep the baby awake and interested.

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What to Expect When Pumping

KellyMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:53:08 +0000

The very thought of pumping breastmilk can cause concern for the new mother. Questions like what kind of pump, when, where, and how much to pump are primary concerns, followed by concerns about the milk looking funny, storage issues and how much expressed breastmilk is needed per bottle. The answers to these concerns will vary for both individual mothers and babies depending on their individual needs and circumstances.

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