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How to Prepare to Breastfeed When you Have Inverted Nipples
This post is part of our “You Asked” series, featuring questions posed by our readers. If you have a question you would like answered in a future post, please, ask away. – Twitter – Facebook...
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Breastmilk or Formula… Is there Really a Difference?
There are lots of important decisions you will need to make as a new parent. The decision about how you will feed your baby is one of them. Most families will make this choice before their baby even...
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Skin to Skin with Baby: Why is it important?
During pregnancy, your body meets all of your baby’s needs. Your baby is kept warm, continuously fed and securely enclosed. By snuggling your new baby skin to skin, you can help him transition from...
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Breast Changes During Pregnancy
Breast changes can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. The hormones estrogen and progesterone are responsible. These two hormones increase rapidly after conception, preparing your body for...
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6 Tips for Surviving the Newborn Period
Settling in with a new baby is a time of HUGE adjustments. Moms are often sore as they recover from birth. Sleep deprivation and unsolicited advice are at an all time high. Older children and pets...
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Pregnant? Learn How To Avoid 8 Mistakes New Mothers Make
For nine months, pregnant women look forward to meeting their newborn. They dream of spending their days snuggling and inhaling their new baby’s scent. Unfortunately, the reality of baby’s first weeks...
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10 Breastfeeding Tips Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
After more than 20 years of working with breastfeeding families, we are convinced that pregnancy is the very best time to prepare for breastfeeding. Here are 10 of the most important breastfeeding tips...
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Bras to Breast Pumps: What do you really need for breastfeeding?
There are many products on the market for breastfeeding women. In this post, we will help you wade through the available accessories and give you guidance on what you will need to purchase. If your...
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Preparing to Breastfeed during Pregnancy
When you are expecting, it is easy to focus on labor and delivery and forget to prepare for what comes next. You are already ahead of the game by reading this post! Women who prepare before their baby...
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How to Prepare for a New Baby on a Budget
Expecting a new baby soon? Bewildered by the vast array of products to buy? Here are 10 Baby Items You Don’t Need to Purchase 1. Change Table Change tables are expensive and take up a lot of...
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Breastfeeding Classes: Simply Breastfeeding From Day One
Prenatal couples take breastfeeding classes? Can’t I just learn once baby is born? While the first weeks with a newborn can be amazing and filled with wonder, they can also be frustrating, filled with...
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The Perinatal Pal IPad App…We Love It!
If you are pregnant or work with pregnant moms, you too will be interested in this free app! To see how a baby moves through the birth canal, have a look at the 3-D animation. To better...
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How to Prepare to Breastfeed When you Have Inverted Nipples
Nipples come in all shapes and sizes. Some are folded inward instead of protruding out. This is called an ‘inverted nipple.’ A reader asked us how this might affect breastfeeding. Question: “I am 19...
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Online Breastfeeding Class: Simply Breastfeeding From Day One
The first weeks with a newborn can be amazing and filled with wonder, but they can also be frustrating and filled with worry. You can feel more confident as a new parent by taking an online...
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Breastfeeding Products: Must-Haves, Nice to Have and Not Needed
There are many breastfeeding products on the market! In this post, we will help you sift through what’s available, what you will truly need and what is an optional purchase. Must-Have Breastfeeding...
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5 Things I would Tell my Daughter About Having a Baby
My daughter Bryn just turned 22. Thanks to technology, when she becomes a mother, she will have an overwhelming amount of information available to her, 24 hours a day, right at her fingertips. But will...
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3 Crucial Things New Mothers Should Do Everyday
Mothers are the backbone of the family but all too often we put our own needs last! Caring for your own mental and physical health is important! You are in motherhood for the long haul. Today I spoke...
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Life with a Newborn – the 2nd Time Around
This guest post originated from a twitter conversation about the effects of having too much company in the newborn period. Carolyn from Moments in Mommyland graciously agreed to share the changes she...
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How to Prepare to Breastfeed When you Have Inverted Nipples
Nipples come in all shapes and sizes. Some are folded inward instead of protruding out. This is called an ‘inverted nipple.’ A reader asked us how this might affect breastfeeding. Question: “I am 19...
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