I have breastfed three babies and I have had to introduce a bottle to all three of them either to get them ready for my going back to work or because they weren’t gaining weight. With every baby, I read up on the matter and decided to introduce the bottle somewhere between two and four […]
Absolute Must Have Items For Pumping At Work (#3 Is My Favorite)
There are good sides and bad sides to leaving your baby to go back to work. On the positive side, you get to continue working as a professional and you spend time each day with your peers. On the negative side, you miss your sweet, little love-nugget so much it hurts and you spend much […]
What A New Mom Needs To Know If You Choose To Breastfeed
I have sweet visions of my mother nursing each of my siblings. Since I am the oldest of seven children, it was a sight that I grew quite accustomed to over the years of my upbringing. It was also never a question as to whether or not I would breastfeed. My mother did it, so […]
Hilarious Mom Truths: The 12 Stages Of Breastfeeding
Did you know that breastfeeding, like grief, is not just a feeding choice? Its actually a lifestyle change made up of mini-stages. Believe it or not, the whole journey is actually like one big comedy, and you will be the main star! Most women who choose this lifestyle can laugh together about the mishaps and […]
7 Breastfeeding Mistakes To Avoid For First Time Moms
You’ve read all the advice and literature, and now you have decided to give breastfeeding a try. Or maybe you are already trying and are wondering why its seems so much harder than everyone promised. The truth about breastfeeding is that it isn’t always easy. That truth is sometimes lost behind the rosy picture painted […]
How To Keep Breasts From Sagging After Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most wonderful things a mother can do for her child. Being able to nourish your newborn and experience that special bond is amazing. Although breastfeeding is greatly beneficial to your baby, nursing can wreak havoc on the breasts. Increasing in size during pregnancy and then being engorged with milk for […]
25 Great Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby
We’ve all heard that ‘breast is best’ for infant feeding, but what sets breastfeeding apart? Nursing is the normal way to feed a baby, but it’s so much more than just food. It’s perfect nutrition along with comfort, warmth, touch and connection all in one. Beyond the embodied experience of holding your baby to your […]
Can I Still Breastfeed With Breast Implants
Can I breastfeed with implants? Frequently asked questions and answers to moms’ concern on breastfeeding after breast augmentation. For whatever reason, you had breast augmentation surgery in the past. At the time, you may not have even considered a nursing baby in your future. But now that you’re pregnant or holding your baby in your […]
Which Formula Is Best For Supplementing Breastfed Babies
If you are a parent, or an expectant parent, then you’ve already heard the news - breastfeeding is the best option for your baby. However, sometimes it is difficult, or even impossible, for a woman to breastfeed 100% of the time. The reasons for choosing to supplement breastfeeding with formula are different for every family. […]
Top Breastfeeding Books For First Time Moms
So you’ve decided to breastfeed your baby – what a wonderful choice! While you know it’s best for your baby, you may have questions or concerns. How can you learn more? Where will you turn when you have problems along the way? Even though it’s the natural next step after birth, breastfeeding can be difficult, […]