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I'm Joanne Ilaqua.
a.k.a MamaSoup
I’ve spent about 20 years serving women as a nurse, doula and Lamaze educator. I also have 4 kids so I know first-hand how lonely and isolating it can be to be a mama. That’s why I created Mamasoup.
Most days you can find me working away in my home office (without a bra on), bopping out to Hip Hop (which I’m WAY to old to listen to, btw- but I just can’t quit it!) and searching my teenagers’ rooms for all the plates and bowls.
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Take Mama's Sex Quiz
As part of a new series, “Let’s Dish,” we’ll be sharing interactive quizzes related to a number of mom topics that will give you a bit of ‘virtual girl talk’ by revealing answers of other moms once you've completed the quiz yourself.
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5 Commonly Missed Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Don't miss out on this incredible information on pelvic floor health from Jessica Dalliday of Pilates on Demand (POD), along with FREE video access, a printable to help fix the dysfunction and a fabulous deal to get you started on POD!
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5 Things First Time Moms Wished They'd Known Before Giving Birth
If you’re pregnant with your first baby, this information is for you, Mama! This post is full of information and helpful (& FREE!) printables to help prepare you for the incredible birth of your baby!
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How to Succeed at Breastfeeding in the First 48 Hours
Breastfeeding is something every mom should have the best chance at - and the foundation of a great breastfeeding journey stars in the first 48 hours of baby's life. This post has incredibly detailed instructional printables that will help you succeed at breastfeeding!
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5 Useful Tips For Breastfeeding Part-Time
Breastfeeding your baby part-time is a great idea for many reasons and we'll show you how.
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How Cabbage Leaves Help Relieve Engorged Breasts from Breastfeeding or Weaning
Breast engorgement is caused by a build up of fluids like blood and breastmilk in the breast tissue after giving birth. Cabbage leaves are an effective and cheap way to manage breast engorgement from breastfeeding or weaning.
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Feeding Your Newborn: Tips for Parents
As a nurse and birth worker, I know the benefits of breastfeeding for both a baby and a mom. However as a woman who's had 4 babies, I know that it comes with challenges. And when I say "challenges", I mean that you may choose to bottlefeed because you're on the 3rd month of no sleep. I totally get you and I certainly don't judge you.
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Breastfeeding Benefits: is it Really that Much Better for your Baby than Formula?
We’ve known for a long time that breastfeeding benefits babies. It's scientifically true that breastfeeding is the best nutrition you can provide for a baby, but did you know that breastfeeding is important for your health as well, Mama?
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The Top 6 Things Moms Want YOU to Know About Breastfeeding
If you’re pregnant and looking for some real breastfeeding tips, I’ve got you covered today, Mama! I polled my followers over on Instagram to find out what they wish they’d known before they started nursing their babies and it’s not all about breastfeeding pillows and covers!
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8 Steps to Latching Your Baby at the Breast: a Free Downloadable Guide
Breastfeeding in the first days is a unique experience and doesn't necessarily decide how your entire nursing journey is going to go.
Download a free guide to latching your newborn at the breast!
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Coffee and Breastfeeding
Doesn't it seem like a bad joke? At a time when moms need a jolt of caffeine the most, they have to be careful about just how much they consume in a day!
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8 Ways That Weed Can Affect Your Nursing Baby
Pot is legal in Canada (and many of the states) now so it’s more important than ever to have the best information possible about how smoking weed can affect your nursing baby.
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The ONE Thing Nobody is Telling Smoking Moms Who Want to Breastfeed
If you're a mom who's a smoker, you should not stop breastfeeding your baby. There are ways to lower your baby's risks to nicotine. Instead of feeling guilty about not being a perfect mom you can protect your baby while having a breastfeeding relationship.
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