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Healthy Mom: Understanding Formula Feeding Basics
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Healthy Mom: Understanding Formula Feeding Basics

Welcoming a new baby into your life comes with countless decisions, and how you'll feed your little one is among the most important. As a mother of five children and…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 26, 2025
Healthy Mom: Pumping and Storing Breast Milk Safely
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Healthy Mom: Pumping and Storing Breast Milk Safely

I've seen firsthand how safe breast milk storage can transform the breastfeeding journey. Whether you're returning to work, dealing with latch issues, building a freezer stash, or simply want the…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 26, 2025
Healthy Mom: Managing Sore Nipples and Breast Pain
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Healthy Mom: Managing Sore Nipples and Breast Pain

If you're experiencing sore nipples and breast pain while breastfeeding, you're not alone. As a mother of five children and a midwife with over 20 years of experience, I've not…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 26, 2025
Healthy Mom: Proper Latching Techniques for Newborns
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Healthy Mom: Proper Latching Techniques for Newborns

As a mother of five beautiful children and a midwife with over two decades of experience helping new mothers, I've witnessed firsthand the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. One thing…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 26, 2025
Healthy Mom: How to Increase Milk Supply Naturally
Posted inBaby Feeding Nutrition & Wellness Postpartum Care for Moms

Healthy Mom: How to Increase Milk Supply Naturally

As a mom of five and a midwife of over two decades, I can confidently say that every breastfeeding journey is unique. Some moms produce milk like a flowing river…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 23, 2025
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Posted inFirst Trimester Nutrition & Wellness Second Trimester

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a magical journey filled with anticipation, joy, and yes—a fair amount of dietary confusion! As both a mother of five and a midwife with over two decades of…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 23, 2025
​Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy
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​Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of life's most remarkable journeys—a time when your body performs the miraculous task of nurturing a new life. As both a mother of five and a midwife…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 23, 2025
When Your Taste Buds Go Rogue: Tips for Managing Food Aversions and Cravings
Posted inFirst Trimester Nutrition & Wellness Second Trimester

When Your Taste Buds Go Rogue: Tips for Managing Food Aversions and Cravings

There I was, six weeks pregnant with my third child, standing in the kitchen as my husband cooked his specialty pasta sauce—a meal I normally adored. Suddenly, the smell hit…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 14, 2025
Hydration and Its Importance in Early Pregnancy
Posted inFirst Trimester Nutrition & Wellness

Hydration and Its Importance in Early Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with my twins—my fourth and fifth babies—staying properly hydrated felt like a full-time job! Between the morning sickness and running after my older children, I had…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 13, 2025
Truth vs. Tales: Biggest First Trimester Misconceptions
Posted inFirst Trimester Real Talk: What’s Worth It?

Truth vs. Tales: Biggest First Trimester Misconceptions

Those first three months of pregnancy can be filled with so much excitement, anxiety, and—let's be honest—misinformation! As both a mama who's been through five pregnancies myself and a midwife…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 13, 2025

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