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8 Reasons Why Breast Massage is So Beneficial For Breastfeeding Mother

Most breastfeeding moms often find themselves struggling with unexpected breastfeeding challenges. Although it’s a natural option to feed your baby, who knew there were so many problems that could arise? In the earlier weeks of breastfeeding, many women can find themselves struggling with common issues like low milk supply, clogged ducts, engorgement, or trouble with latching.

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Feelings of Insecurity, Loss and Uncertainty in Transition to New Motherhood

"The negative feelings you may experience about your postpartum body could be about more than just your physical appearance. The loss of a woman’s pre-baby body (the body you’ve gotten used to and known since becoming a woman) is tangible, visible evidence (and a reminder) that her life and identity has changed significantly, and that can feel incredibly scary, isolating and overwhelming. 

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Media, Cultural Expectation and the Postpartum Journey

"We are constantly being bombarded by cultural expectations of how our bodies should look. Take a second to scroll through your social media feed, peruse any pop culture website or magazine, or think about all the products that exist to help you “lose weight quickly.” Society places an insane emphasis on thinness and physical appearance — the “perfect body.”

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