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NEWBORN SUPPORT

Baby & Breastfeeding

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Newborn Decisions

Benefits of Co-Sleeping  ~ A  great article by Dr. Sears on co-sleeping.  Co-sleeping helps parents survive the newborn stage mentally intact.

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Circumcision  ~ If you are sure that you want to circumcise your baby, we can give you contact info for area doctors who will perform the procedure on homebirth babies.  But please do your research first, and make sure you know why you want your baby circumcised.  It is not a complication free or necessary procedure as it is often promoted.

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Breastfeeding Basics

 

Kelly Mom  ~ Kelly Mom covers every breastfeeding topic! If you are wondering whether you’re making enough milk, your baby is going through a nursing strike, or anything else, look here first!

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Ask Dr. Sears  ~ Lots of great articles on breastfeeding and many other pregnancy and parenting topics.

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The Leaky B@@b  ~ Articles and advice from another parent just like you

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Babywearing

Babywearing International  ~  Good resource on the different kinds of carriers and wraps.

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Babywearing as Practical Life  ~  How does it really work

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The Babywearing Swap  ~ A huge group dedicated to buying, selling, and trading baby carriers, wraps, and accessories. Always consider buying wraps and ring slings used. They have great resale value, and are often more comfortable if they’ve been broken in.

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More Breastfeeding Info 

Adventures in Breastfeeding  ~  Truths for First Time Parents

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Realities of Tandum Nursing  ~  Nursing a baby and a toddler 

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The Secret to a Healthier Breastfeeding Relationship  ~  What matters with breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding Clothing Hacks  ~  Easy, breastfeeding friendly

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How to Encourage Breastfeeding Moms  ~  The best cancer medicine

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Breastfeeding a Toddler  ~  The realities...

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No Feeding Schedules  ~  Breastfed babies are hungry, thirsty and need comforting

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Baby Feeding

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Babyled Weaning  ~ Involves no purees and rice cereal, but instead introduces nutritious, whole foods from the start.

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Feeding Solids as it comes Naturally  ~  Weaning, purees, and what comes natural

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Babyled Feeding  ~ A sensory adventure

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Raising a Non-Picky Eater  ~ Sometimes a difficult task

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Newborn Reading

Thousand Dollar Baby Budget Challenge  ~  Can you do it....?

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Minimalist's Guide to Baby Must Haves  ~  Baby's must have basics

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After Birth Must Haves  ~  The un-glamourous postpartum list

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Chamberlains2Go  ~ Newborn Info Vlog

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Recommended YouTube Videos

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Attaching You Baby at the Breast  ~ Techniques and positioning

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5 Basic Breastfeeding Tips  ~ From another first-time parent./ to you

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My Breastfeeding Journey  ~ Tongue Tie and Laid Back Nursing

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Harvey's First Adjustment  ~ Benefits and techniques of getting babies adjusted

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Parenting and Breastfeeding  Groups

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Virtual Pregnancy Circle

Mondays 3pm, virtual

https://www.kindredspacela.com/classes

$10/week, sliding scale available



Babes-in-Arms Group

Tuesdays 10am, Virtual

https://www.kindredspacela.com/classes

$10/week/sliding scale available

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Parenting Circle

http://thebirthcoop.com/classes/

6 wks for $150

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Milky Mamas Breastfeeding Support  ~ A Facebook group that’s a good place to post any questions you have.

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Cloth Diaper Info Vlogs and Blogs

Cloth Nappy Haul Part 1  ~ Different cloth diaper options and benefits of each

 

Cloth Nappy Haul Part 2   ~ Continuing with cloth diaper options


Favorite Cloth Diapers  ~ More info on pros and cons of different diaper brands

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FuzziBunz Diaper Review  ~  All the deets

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Cloth Diaper Routine  ~ Cleaning tips for cloth diapers

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How To Cloth Diaper on Vacation  ~ Tips and techniques

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Homemade Cloth Diaper Yeast Cream  ~ Recipe and tips

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Cloth Diapering a Newborn  ~  Tips and tricks

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Potty Training Your Infant  ~  All you want to know

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Breastfeeding and Milk Supply

**Tip**  Be sure and check with your insurance for Lactation Consultant coverage and most insurances also cover Breast Pumps.  Ask your midwife (us!) to write you a prescription !!

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​10 Tips for Increasing Supply  ~ Great video for all the ways your milk supply can be boosted

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10 Tips (article that goes with above video)  ~ Great article with details from above video

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11 Herbs to Naturally Increase Lactation  ~ So many great options and ideas 

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Galactagogues: a full list  ~ Galactagogues are all the things that increase lactation (milk supply)

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