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An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

Infant domestic adoption and international adoption are two of the most popular types of adoption, because most couples want to adopt an infant. While bringing a baby home is a wonderful way to create your forever family, there are also many advantages to older child adoption.

If you are an OCD dad like me, we care about the cleanliness and safety of the products we use on our babies. Let's talk about the baby nasal aspirator for instance. You know the one I'm talking about, the blue booger sucker you get from the hospital the day you take your newborn home.

What's the purpose of the umbilical cord?

How long will my baby have an umbilical stump?

Does the stump require special care?

First, it's important to assess if you're truly dealing with a low milk supply. Sometimes mothers can perceive normal breastfeeding patterns and/or baby behavior as an inadequate milk supply. If you determine that you really do have a low supply, consult with a lactation consultant to determine the "why" behind it so that you can get to work fixing the problem and prevent it from occuring again. In the meantime…