Zoloft & Breastfeeding – Is it safe?

Some moms require antidepressants during their pregnancies, and continue to require them during the breastfeeding experience.  Other moms will develop post-partum depression, and will require antidepressants after their babies are born.  So what about Zoloft, which is one type of antidepressant.  Is Zoloft & breastfeeding compatible?

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Breastfeeding Pumping – Recommended Pumps – Part 4

In the last several posts, I have been providing information on various breastpumps, all single pumps so far.  In this post,  I want to discuss two types of double pumps, which are pumps that allow you to pump one, or both breasts simultaneously.

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Breastfeeding Pumping – Tips on making pumping successful

Breastfeeding & pumping can be done successfully by many mothers.  There are some things though that do make it a bit easier to do, and what follows are some tips to improve your experience: Read more »

Breastfeeding Pumping – Recommended Pumps – Part 1

Knowing that you want to breastfeed & pump is a fairly easy decision to make.  However, knowing what breastpump most suits your needs is something else.  There are many kinds of pumps out there, and it can all be very confusing.  The most important thing for you to remember is that not all pumps are created equal.  Some pumps on the market are damaging to breast tissue.  You want a pump that is similar to a baby’s suckling and has a good track record of delivering results for other moms.  As well, there are different types of pumps, varying from occasional use to regular use.   Over the next several posts, I want to provide you with information that will hopefully make it easier for you to decide what breast pump you will need to purchase to make your breastfeeding pumping experience the best for you.

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