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Having a newborn is hard enough. Add in acid reflux and it's more than a mama can handle! So how do you know if your baby is suffering from acid reflux or has something else going on?  If your baby is experiencing any of the following, you should see his/her pediatrician for an official diagnosis. Is not gaining weight Consistently spits up forcefully, causing stomach contents to shoot out of his or her mouth (projectile vomiting) Spits up green or yellow fluid Spits up blood or a material that looks like coffee grounds Refuses food Has blood in his or...

Pregnancy is a beautiful time and women's bodies are miraculous. But pregnancy is also hard on the body! One of the frustrating things that happens while you grow another human is constipation. In fact, constipation affects about half of all women at some point during pregnancy.  Why does pregnancy constipation happen? So many reasons! Hormones during pregnancy relax the intestinal muscle and the added pressure of the growing uterus on the intestines. This relaxation causes food and waste to move slower through your system. Another cause could be the iron found in prenatal vitamins.  What can you do to help stay regular?...

I'm a mama on the go. I have 3 kids, the youngest is 9 months. I've been fortunate to have experience with a lot of baby carriers and I'll tell you which ones are my favorites. Some of the carriers I purchased or borrowed and some were given to me as gifts, but NONE were given by the manufacturer in exchange for review! This is 100% my honest opinion. NEWBORN 0-3 months ish: (I have average size babies, around 7 lbs at birth.) My two favorite carriers for the newborn stage are BABY BJORN CLASSIC  and the BABY K'TAN BREEZE...

We asked some real moms to share their best pumping advice. Here you go! "Pump while driving if you have a long commute." -Jessica "Use the Haakaa pump!! Game changer! Also, massage starting from the armpit down to get all the milk out!" -Brooke "Stand up for your pumping rights!!! After I had my first I had to talk to my supervisor about how legally they had to provide me space and time." -Kylie  "Drink a ton of water. When you think you've drank enough, drink more!" -Rachel "Hands free nursing bra!" -Melanie "Make sure you have the correct flange...

While there isn't a set-in-stone answer on how many calories a breastfeeding mother should eat, most women who are breastfeeding should eat about 500 calories more than those who are not. That's a lot of calories! And you shouldn't just be eating any calories! Certain foods will help with milk production and keep you energetic and healthy. Keep reading for some of our favorite quick and easy recipes for breastfeeding mothers.  We love Aussie Bites from Costco. They have a ton of great ingredients that help with caloric intake and milk supply. And if you want to save some money, you can...