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NursingDegree.net recently posted a list of the Top 100 resources for busy, expectant moms. (And what expectant mom is not busy?)
The list includes helpful Web sites, blogs and articles in the categories of exercise, nutrition, stress, postpartum, [...]
The Equality Bill will be released in England and Wales later this year. One aspect of this is that it will be illegal to stop a woman from breast feeding a baby under six months in a public place. Currently, if women feed their babies they can potentially be charged under public order or indecency [...]
Nursing bras are essential for moms who are planning to nurse. There’s so many to choose from - from $15 styles at Target and Motherhood Maternity, up to $110 leopard print nursing bras from Agent Provocateur (as seen on Gwen Stefani!) In the last couple of years nursing bras suddenly became pretty and [...]
Establishing a routine is one of the most difficult, yet important things you can do with an infant. Routines help infants learn to anticipate events and understand the world around them. The repetition of routines encourages memory development and helps to soothe and reassure babies.
I’ve personally found that babies with a routine tend to be [...]
Have you heard this one before? When I was nursing my baby I took solace in the common knowledge that our bodies hold on to an extra ten pounds when nursing. The theory goes something like this: Your body packs on some extra pounds and keeps them in place so that you will have [...]
If you’re planning on breastfeeding your baby you have probably heard the term engorgement tossed around by doctors and lactation consultants. You may have thought to yourself that it sounds like a relatively unpleasant - albeit intriguing - process that you’ll figure out when the time comes.
I can only speak from my own personal [...]
A recent survey of 3500 breastfeeding mothers in the United Kingdom has shown that most breastfeeding mothers have had problems feeding their babies in public, due to the reactions of others. Over one third of mothers prefer to feed their babies in public toilets and a fifth will leave the baby crying rather than stop [...]
Over the last weeks there has been talk about ways to increase milk supply.
Most recently, Mrs. H. has had to tackle this issue, that many breast feeding mamas face. I too, was there when my son was 6 months old and had started solids, but was not ready yet to wean.
There has also been discussion [...]
I had a bit of a crisis this past week and weekend. Of course, it was more a case of the Mom Over-Worrying syndrome. The new worry is whether my breast milk is enough to nourish my baby.
I have noticed several things: She’s nursing more often without appearing satisfied even with the introductions [...]
I have one of these covers, and at $35 a pop (or higher, plus tax), they’re not cheap. Especially for parents who are facing other newborn expenses like cribs, strollers, diapers, etc. But nursing moms are already apt to feel worn out and dull; here’s an opportunity to look a little bit stylish [...]
