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Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic

Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…

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What Are Common Signs of Pregnancy?

The impact of pregnancy on a woman’s body is often major, leading to a host of noticeable signs and symptoms that may be the first indications of a bun in the oven. If you think you might already be pregnant, be on the look-out for common signs and symptoms. If you are exhibiting one or more of these tell-tale pregnancy indications, your family might just be about to gain a new member.

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How to Thrive in Business & Life: Overcoming Our Most Common Fear

Im not good enough. 4 little words. 4 narsty little words. Sound familiar? How many times have you heard those words in your internal dialog? Too many to count? Youre not alone! We all have this fear. Unfortunately it likes to sneak up on us in the most inopportune times, when we are thinking of expanding ourselves or our horizons. What starts as a burst of excitement can quickly turn into deep seeded fear. Can I really do that? I dont think Im good enough. What if other people figure out that Im not really worthy?

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Uncommon Baby Names

Many moms and dads spend the nine months preceding their child’s birth sorting through an array of potential names to bestow upon the infant at his birth. If you want to give your new addition a name that is as uncommon as the child herself, consider some less typical baby names from which you can select. By picking an uncommon name for your baby girl, you can set her apart from the others and show how distinctive she is.