I remember being pregnant with our oldest child, our daughter. It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t breastfeed. It seemed like the natural thing to do. I was breastfed, my mother was breastfed, my mother’s mother was breastfed and on down the line as far as I know. Lots of well-meaning women who already […]
Top Nursing Bottles For Breastfed Babies
Heading back to work, but still want to breastfeed your baby? Kudos on your decision! Nipple confusion can make the task of bottle feeding your exclusively breastfed baby challenging, but that’s what the following nursing bottles are designed to do - to EASILY help breastfeeding moms transition their baby back and forth between the bottle […]
The Case For Baby Led Weaning
If you are a new parent, I am sure there are tons of things you are currently researching on like infant development, challenges in breastfeeding, baby’s first smile and eventually, you will get around to research when to introduce foods (other than breast milk or formula) to your growing baby. When Should My Baby Start […]
What Not To Eat While Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways you can give your child a great start in life. It is nature’s perfect food, uniquely calibrated to meet your individual child’s needs each and every time you nurse. It is packed full of nutrients that cannot be duplicated by us no matter how hard our scientists try! […]
Which Breast Pump Is Best For You
We, nursing mothers of this generation are lucky to have so many options on breast pumps these days. However, too many options can be confusing particularly for the first time mom and can lead to frustration. The goal here is to help shortlist some of the best breast pumps available according to budget and nursing […]
Top Rated Nursing Pillows: The Best Start To Breastfeeding
I know what you are thinking. People have been breastfeeding for centuries. Do we really need all of this extra equipment - breast pumps, pillows, creams and lotions, milk tea, nursing covers? While breastfeeding may be one of the most natural things you will ever do, it does not always come naturally and instinctively to […]
Benefits of Breastfeeding Your Baby
Breast is best. Anyone who hasn’t been under a rock for the last 50 years has heard this phrase repeated over and over. But why is breastfeeding superior to formula feeding? Are these advantages overstated? Does breastfeeding just benefit baby or do the parents also benefit? Consider these points. Breastfeeding’s Benefits For Baby The health […]
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
As a mother, doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor, the number one breastfeeding question I get, is “How can I tell if I am making enough milk” or “Is my baby getting enough milk?” According to the Center for Disease Control’s 2012 Breastfeeding Report Card, about 75% of women in the U.S.A set out to […]
What Not To Do When Breastfeeding
When a woman is pregnant, she will read articles and get advice from friends and family on what not to do or eat while pregnant. This is because when she is pregnant, there are certain substances that can pass through the placental barrier and the filters in the umbilical cord to infect or harm the […]
51 Useful Breastfeeding Tips For New Moms
Top breastfeeding tips and advice shared by professional nursing counselors and mothers. Include advice about preparations before your baby is born, the first six weeks, common nursing challenges and breastfeeding older babies. Before Baby’s Arrival Before baby is born, attend a series of breastfeeding support classes. Establish a relationship with a lactation consultant or La […]
