August 12, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Giving Birth with Confidence by Lamaze is visited and shared by thousands of expectant and new parents and families, as well as childbirth educators, doulas, and other childbirth and maternal health professionals. Our readers are eager to soak up new and relevant information on prepregnancy health, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and early parenthood. We would like to invite you to join us to share your unique voice by writing a guest post for the blog.
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August 10, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Around 3 percent of all births are twins. In the United States, the number of twin births in 2020 was 112,437 (Source: CDC). If you're part of the 3 percent, you probably want to know what carrying twins means for your birth. You may have even heard that people pregnant with multiples always have a c-section. The truth is, about 50 percent or more of twins are born vaginally. When pregnant with twins, there are multiple variables that determine the safest way to give birth.
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August 08, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
August 8-14 is Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (formerly Native Breastfeeding Week) and is a time to honor the significance of and spread awareness on issues pertaining to breastfeeding and chestfeeding people among Native people. The week is sponsored by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective. The organization works to "increase support and resources for Native first food experiences, to promote healing and wellness, and to push for access, opportunity, visibility and equity in Indigenous Milk experiences."
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August 05, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
When you breastfeed / chestfeed, your body burns about an extra 500 calories per day to create human milk. All those extra calories means an increase in appetite for most people. Breastfeeding / body feeding makes most people feel hungry -- very hungry -- hangry even. You could (and should) eat whatever you want and whatever is in closest reach! But if you want to eat something that will help keep you feeling full and energized for longer, here are some tips for snacks and meals that will do the trick.
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August 03, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Did you know that the WIC program provides resources that help with human milk feeding? The WIC Breastfeeding Support Website provides articles that answer just about any question you might have as you prepare for and experience your breastfeeding / body feeding journey.
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