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Danielle Facey
5 days ago5 min read
Survival Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas in the Trenches
If you’re in the trenches right now, juggling breastfeeding, parenting, and everything else that comes with this incredibly rewarding but...
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Danielle Facey
Jan 154 min read
How to Introduce Water to Your Breastfed Baby
As a breastfeeding mother, you may be wondering when and how to introduce water to your baby. Water is an essential part of a balanced...
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Danielle Facey
Dec 23, 20244 min read
Breast Milk: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Breast milk is often referred to as liquid gold and for good reason. It’s not just a source of nourishment for your baby—it’s a living,...
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Danielle Facey
Dec 16, 20244 min read
The Benefits of Breastfeeding at Every Age & Stage
Breastfeeding is an incredible journey that begins long before a baby enters the world, continuing to provide benefits that span a...
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Danielle Facey
Dec 3, 20245 min read
The Risks of Weight Loss While Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and powerful ways to connect with our babies. It’s a time of bonding, love, and immense care...
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Danielle Facey
Nov 15, 20244 min read
How to Hold Space for Your Toddler’s Feelings When You Introduce Breastfeeding Boundaries
Breastfeeding is a journey full of love, connection, and growth—for both you and your little one. But like all journeys, it evolves. As...
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Danielle Facey
Oct 28, 20246 min read
How Does Breast Milk Change Over Time? (Spoiler: It Never Turns to Water!)
Breast milk is a remarkable, living fluid that adapts continuously to meet the needs of growing children. From the initial colostrum...
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Danielle Facey
Oct 16, 20246 min read
10 Common Breastfeeding Challenges & How to Overcome Them
Breastfeeding is the most beautiful and rewarding thing I have ever done; it's also the most challenging. After a difficult start, I...
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Danielle Facey
Sep 26, 20245 min read
Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What it's Like & How to Navigate Challenges
Breastfeeding beyond infancy often evokes strong reactions—from admiration to confusion, and sometimes harsh judgement. Yet, for many...
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Danielle Facey
Sep 18, 20244 min read
What to Do When Your Partner Wants You to Stop Breastfeeding: Navigating a Sensitive Conversation
Breastfeeding is one of the most personal and meaningful decisions a mother can make for her child. It provides a sense of connection,...
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Danielle Facey
Sep 12, 20244 min read
Everything you Need to Know About Breast Milk Sharing
Breast milk is often referred to as "liquid gold" for its vital role in infant nutrition and development. However, for many mothers,...
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Danielle Facey
Sep 9, 20243 min read
My Rollercoaster Breastfeeding Journey: How I Overcame Challenges to Feed My Baby
As a first-time mom, I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on March 31st, 2024. He weighed a healthy 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and while I had...
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Danielle Facey
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Breastfeeding and Ibuprofen: Is It Safe?
If you're a breastfeeding mom experiencing pain, you may wonder whether it's safe to take ibuprofen. The good news is that research and...
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Danielle Facey
Aug 29, 20244 min read
My Breastfeeding Journey So Far - 9 Months In
The Theme of Black Breastfeeding Week 2024 is: Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative and Centering our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice....
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Danielle Facey
Aug 17, 20244 min read
How to Introduce a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby
Important note: I write this post by popular request, not because any nursing mother should feel that she must introduce a bottle to her...
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Danielle Facey
Aug 5, 20244 min read
Introducing Breastfeeding Boundaries Without Stopping Completely
Breastfeeding does not have to be all or nothing. Setting breastfeeding boundaries can be a loving and gentle process, not a harsh or...
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Danielle Facey
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Breastfeeding Nursing Strikes: Everything You Need to Know
Breastfeeding is a deeply personal and often beautiful experience between you and your baby. However, there can be challenges along the...
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Danielle Facey
Jul 4, 20245 min read
How to Breastfeed: Getting off to the Best Possible Start
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, providing them with the best possible start in life. However, the...
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Danielle Facey
Jul 4, 20243 min read
My Journey to Founding Breast Dressed: A Story of Fashion, Motherhood, and Sustainable Breastfeeding Clothes
From Fashion Designer to Founder of Breast Dressed With a background in fashion design, I've spent the past 14 years working as a...
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Danielle Facey
Jun 26, 20245 min read
6 Do's and Don'ts of Stopping Breastfeeding
If you had asked, I would have bet our house that I would not be able to wean our sensitive, stubborn, strong-willed three year old off...
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