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Almost anything that is Birth, pregnancy, new mother or breastfeeding information.

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I am a doula ( profession childbirth and postpartum support ) childbirth educator and hypnobirthing instructor.

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Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program

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Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program

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Recent Answers from ruth kraft

2009-11-18 getting my period:

Depending on hormones will determine when this comes back. If she goes that long at night it is much more likely. How old is your newborn? Most newborns don't and shouldnt be sleeping this long. So if

2009-11-17 8 month old getting enough?:

nope. Just follow his lead. Nurse him as he desires, his body knows him best. Its very common at his age to find more social things interesting than nursing... very developmentally normal. He likely gets

2009-11-16 breastfeeding / period:

Yes, it is very common for your periods to be irregular while breastfeeding. If you are concerned about getting pregnant but do not want to take medication to prevent it, I suggest getting a book called

2009-11-14 falling asleep at the breast, pushing off breast:

The baby falls asleep at the breast because he gets an endorphin rush which makes him nice and relaxed :) its a good thing ;) Most people and babies get most of what they need in a feeding in the first

2009-11-14 How much expressed milk for daycare for my 7 month old?:

My suggestion, is not to worry about any of the numbers. Nurse him before you go. 2 weeks before you go back to work, start pumping on the schedule you will have at work. then, Send with him those feedings

 

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