Breast Milk is the optimal milk for babies. Formulas cannot reproduce what nature creates in Mother's Milk. I'm often asked about natural ways to increase breast milk supply, as some women do struggle to keep up with their baby's demand. Here is an overview of the hormones that regulate breast milk, reasons your breast milk supply may be low, ways to increase breast milk production, and formula supplementation options if needed.

 

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Making your own baby food couldn't be easier. Take it from the "un"cook. All it takes is a bit of planning and preparation each week and you'll be set to feed your baby fresh healthy food for every meal. 5 Benefits of Fresh Baby Food are: Nutritional Value, No Additives, Variety, Low Cost, and Personal Satisfaction (my favorite)!

 

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Two Little Lines: When we see the double line on the pregnancy test, many thoughts race through our minds. Unfortunately, though, nutrient-density, nutrient-profile, food sources, and food preparation aren't on the top of the list, though they should be. In fact, a 6 month preparatory diet to raise our nutrient stores (prior to pregnancy) is actually the wisest course to "buy health insurance" for our new little family-member! 

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Why Organic  Baby Food? Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organic packaged foods (like HAPPYBABY meals) are made with organic ingredients and are packaged in facilities that are certified to meet strict USDA organic standards.

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