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Reading time: 5 minutes This is an ingenious addition to the hospital! Vending machines are being placed in the mother’s rooms throughout the hospital that sell various nursing supplies. Moms have everything at their fingertips including components for their pumps, nursing pads, nipple creams, storage bottles, and more. The vending machine provides everything but mother’s… Read More »
Reading time: 4 minutes When you find out you’re pregnant, you’re full of emotion. It can be hard to think straight! But once things settle down, you should start taking some immediate steps to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. Here are 13 steps you should definitely take. 1. Limit certain foods, immediately You may… Read More »
Reading time: 3 minutes If you have twins, congratulations! It’s a lot of work, but you’ll get to experience twice the happiness of most families. If you’ve decided to breastfeed them both, that’s awesome too! For many moms, breastfeeding comes with plenty of challenges, but moms of multiples have to combat a whole new set… Read More »
Reading time: 4 minutes Today, breastfeeding moms have a wealth of information and support, but it hasn’t always been that way. Believe it or not, in the 1950’s breastfeeding fell out of favor and formula was marketed as a superior form of nutrition. Now, we know that mother’s milk is the gold standard for infant… Read More »
Reading time: 3 minutes Every breastfeeding mom worries about the quality of her milk and many of us are afraid we won’t produce enough milk to nourish our child. While this is rarely true, there are some foods that a mother can eat to increase milk production. These foods are called “galactagogues” and aid in… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Breastfeeding should not be a painful or uncomfortable experience. There might be a little bit of discomfort in the beginning, but once you are your baby fall into a rhythm, that should fade. If you are experiencing discomfort, here are some remedies that might help. 1. A proper latch The best… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Going back to work after your maternity leave is a difficult experience for all moms. Even though you hunger for some adult contact and conversations, you still miss spending that one-on-one time at home with your baby. Pumping at work just adds a whole new layer of challenges to it, but… Read More »
Reading time: 3 minutes In some circles, breastfeeding and dentistry can be a controversial issue. Did you know that some dentists encourage early weaning to promote oral health? As a proponent of breastfeeding, we’re tired of all the misinformation and have connected with a dental surgeon who’s setting the record straight: breastfeeding leads to better… Read More »
Reading time: 4 minutes Today, parents of all stages have amazing opportunities to share their parenting journey with others. One of our favorite events is MommyCon, a convention that’s focused on birth, breastfeeding, baby-wearing, and bringing families together! It was nearly a year ago that we participated in MommyCon Chicago and like others brands; we… Read More »