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What is the Best Formula to Transition From Breast Milk

Evicence_Based_Mom — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:24:02 +0000

Transitioning from breast milk to formula can feel surprisingly emotional, even when it’s absolutely the right decision for your family. For some parents, the transition happens because they’re returning to work. For others, it can be milk supply changes, feeding challenges, medical needs, or simply exhaustion, which makes supplementation necessary. No matter the reason, one […]

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Closest Formula to Breast Milk

Evicence_Based_Mom — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:23:13 +0000

One of the most common questions parents ask when researching formula (especially ones who have nursed or pumped for some time) is: What formula is closest to breast milk? I know I did. It’s an understandable question, really. Breast milk is often described as the biological “gold standard” for infant nutrition. There’s a reason so […]

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8 Best nursing necklaces for mom 2025

Samantha Radford, PhD — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:50:13 +0000

If you’ve noticed that your baby or toddler is getting distracted during breastfeeding (or worse, they’re pulling at your hair or twiddling your other nipple), you might want to try a nursing necklace. Nursing necklaces are a great way to keep your baby focused while nursing. They provide an outlet for your child’s natural need […]

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Is your baby cluster feeding all night? Surviving cluster feeding

Samantha Radford, PhD — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:08:30 +0000

If you are breastfeeding a new baby, congratulations! I promise you’re doing great. But if you’re worried because it seems like your baby is feeding every hour at night, it’s okay. Your newborn is just cluster feeding. What you should know: Don’t worry, cluster feeding is not bad. In fact, most newborns (and even older […]

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The breastfeeding mother’s magic number: All about breast storage capacity

Samantha Radford, PhD — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:58:20 +0000

What is the breastfeeding mother’s magic number? Turns out, it’s not a number at all, but rather, a term that’s related to breast milk capacity, the amount of breast milk that can be stored in the breasts. What you should know: [convertkit form=2361481] Looking for more help on how to breastfeed? Make sure you grab […]

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45 Encouraging breastfeeding quotes

Samantha Radford, PhD — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:18:47 +0000

Are you looking for breastfeeding quotes to encourage and inspire? Look no further for for beautiful breastfeeding quotes from lactation consultants, singers, medical professionals, authors, US Supreme Court justices, and more. Encouraging breastfeeding quotes Babies love to nurse! Babies are capable! – Cindy Turner-Maffei, IBCLC When a mother nurses her baby, she is giving that […]

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Advantages of breastfeeding

Samantha Radford, PhD — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:10:15 +0000

You may have heard that breastfeeding is best for your baby. Did you know that breastfeeding is also best for your health? There are so many advantages of breastfeeding / chestfeeding, and while health is an important factor, there’s more than that. I’ve breastfed for nearly a solid 10 years now (with a small break […]

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Bed sharing with baby: How co sleep safely with the cuddle-curl

Samantha Radford, PhD — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:14:34 +0000

Like many first-time parents, I was totally clueless when I came home with my first baby. I had at least done enough research expect to not get a lot of sleep, but I had no idea what reality would be like. Little did I know our baby would be co sleeping with us! My husband […]

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Allergy meds while breastfeeding: What’s safe?

Samantha Radford, PhD — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:48:20 +0000

If you have a lot of questions about the safety of taking allergy meds while breastfeeding, you’ve found yourself in the right place! As a Ph.D. chemist and mother of four, I can help clear up any questions you might have about taking different allergy medications while nursing. Allergy Meds While Breastfeeding Here in the […]

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Surviving the fourth trimester for mom

Samantha Radford, PhD — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Congrats! You’ve made it to the end of your pregnancy and you’re just weeks away meeting your new baby (or maybe you already have them in your arms). Either way, surviving the fourth trimester isn’t always easy. While you may have planned out everything down to the socks you’ll be wearing as you waddle into […]

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