12 MayMy Take on the TIME Magazine Cover: Are you Mom Enough?
TweetTIME magazine’s recent publication displays a mother breastfeeding her 3 year old child. The thought process behind the now very controversial cover was to promote the benefits of “Attachment Parenting”, a philosophy founded by Dr. William Sears. What wasn’t expected was the outcry from both sides of the spectrum, parents and parenting experts alike. It seems as if everyone has an opini Read More...
27 AprSuck Training: A Tool For The Breastfed Baby
TweetOne of the most common reasons I see new mothers and their babies in the first few days after birth is because a baby simply will not latch onto the breast. Mom will state, that after several minutes and multiple attempts, the baby either “falls asleep” (which really means baby is shutting his world out, known as a neurological shut down…aka “playing opossum” ),or becomes extremely fussy. The term ne Read More...
31 MarBreast Milk Lotion Recipe
TweetI am constantly amazed at the healing properties that breast milk has to offer. There is overwhelming scientific evidence proving that the Benefits of Breastfeeding are numerous for both mom and her child. However, did you also know that breast milk has other medicinal uses besides nourishing your infant? The abundant antibodies present in breast milk have shown to kill eye infections, ear infections, heal bur Read More...
30 JanWhat We Want Our Children to Have: The 5 C’s of Parenting
TweetBeing a parent has to be one of the most difficult jobs I have ever had to do. It also is the most rewarding job I have ever had. As a mother, I naturally want the best for my children. I want them to succeed in everything they do. I want to protect them from the pain of the world, the hurt they will have to go through, and give them everything I have. I find myself wanting to be this overbearing protectiv Read More...
07 NovLactation Cookies to Increase Milk Production
TweetMost new breastfeeding mothers are concerned about their milk supply at one time or another during their lactating months. It can be frustrating sometimes trying to figure out if you are producing enough milk to meet the demands of your growing baby. As mentioned in my previous post: Reasons for Low Milk Supply, Common Concerns and Questions , babies nurse at the breast for various reasons. Obviously the main Read More...
18 OctThe First Miracle Hour After Birth: A Baby’s 9 Instinctive Stages
TweetIn the course of my career I have had the amazing privilege of being able to witness many births. Each and every time it takes my breath away to see the strength arise in a woman, to bring forth a new life, and then to see that magical, almost indescribable bond that forms instantly when that baby reaches her mothers arms. The power between a mother and her child is breath taking, and indestructible. Our bodie Read More...
16 SepNipple Shield Guidelines
TweetA nipple shield, or as some new mothers have called it a ” breast shield” or “nipple guard” is used as a breastfeeding tool to help assist some babies with latching difficulties. There are many different reasons why your Lactation Consultant may have recommended the use of a nipple shield. It could be due to a nipple shape such as flat, short, or inverted nipples. Sometimes it is re Read More...
01 SepMonth By Month Baby Feeding Schedule
TweetThe following is a month by month baby feeding schedule chart to be used as a guide for your infants growth. Keep in mind that every baby is different, and will have unique growth patterns, however the below chart can be used as a guide to ensure that your baby is getting the proper amount of nutrition for his/her age.
It is always recommended to slowly introduce different types of foods, especially those whic Read More...
07 AugDad Tip Number 1-Heating up Breastmilk on the Go
TweetWhen your out and about with your new little one, say at a restaurant for lunch, and you need to heat up a bottle for your baby… here is a handy little trick. As you may not know, you can not heat up breast milk in a microwave per our lactation consultant’s advice as it apparently kills the important components of the milk. So here is what I do…I place the bottle in between my knees to heat Read More...
01 AugBreastfeeding Bling-Breastfeeding Bracelet
TweetI am so excited to introduce and support this fantastic breastfeeding tool that is not only beneficial but stylish too. Best part is that it is tax deductible for you and you get to help design this beautiful piece of jewelery.
As functional as it is stylish, this breastfeeding tool enables new mothers to keep track of each feeding session. We all know the importance of breastfeeding, and the benefits that go Read More...
