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Sex after birth | American Pregnancy Association
Recovery

Sex After Birth

You just had a baby so there are many reasons you may not feel like having sex right now.  Take heart, your sex drive and

breast pumping | American Pregnancy Association
Breastfeeding

How to Pump Breast Milk

If you are returning to work or school after your baby is born, you will probably need to pump and store your breast milk for

benefits of breastfeeding | American Pregnancy Association
Breastfeeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding

As you approach the end of your pregnancy, your body is preparing to breastfeed. Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby, as it

burping baby | American Pregnancy Association
Postpartum

How to Burp Your Baby

Burping helps everyone expel air that was ingested along with food and drink. Babies aren’t able to burp on their own so it’s very important

Green baby poop.
The First Year

Is Green Baby Poop Normal?

Baby poop goes through a variety of changes as they grow, drink breast milk or formula, and start solid foods. It’s important to pay attention

Mastitis | American Pregnancy Association
Breastfeeding

How to Treat and Prevent Mastitis

What Is Mastitis? Mastitis, is an inflammation of breast tissue that most commonly affects breastfeeding moms. This inflammation causes redness, warmth, swelling and pain in

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