Breastfeeding is arguably one of the most natural things for your baby, so it comes as a surprise to many mothers (myself included) when things don't come so easily. Even though I had done a little reading and attended a La Leche League meeting with my first, I still experienced problems with nursing my little one. Cracked and painful nipples, milk supply, latch problems - you name it, and I … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me Giveaway (10/16-10/31)
I'm so excited to help promote this awesome giveaway for a nursing pillow and toddler pillow. A nursing pillow was one of our most used items when we had a newborn and I'd recommend it for any mama interested in nursing her little one. Mommy & Me Giveaway! Win a Nursing Pillow, Toddler Pillow & Book! Sponsored By: littlebeam Hosted … [Read more...]
Breast Friends: The Best Alternatives To Breastfeeding
It is recommended that you breastfeed. It’s the most natural way to feed your baby. Breastmilk is a complete food and contains all of the nutrients, hormones and disease-fighting compounds that your baby needs. Not all of these are present in formula milk. However, it is important to acknowledge that not every mother wants to breastfeed. Not every woman can breastfeed. Individuals with certain … [Read more...]
Win a Bellema Breast Pump! Open 8/15-8/31
Having a quality breastpump can make all the difference when trying to pump milk for your little one. Whether exclusively pumping, working full or part time, aiding with nursing or to relieve occasional engorgement, an electric breast pump makes the job much easier. Bellema is committed to providing superior quality breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories to enhance mothers nursing … [Read more...]
Win a Lactation Cookie Kit from Simply Baked
If you've visited my blog before, you know I've had supply issues (you can read more about our nursing journey here). We've done all sorts of things to boost our supply including pumping while nursing, placenta tinctures, breast compressions, fenugreek pills and bars, but by far the tastiest option is cookies! Simply Baked is a work at home mom (WAHM) business that offer lactation cookie kits … [Read more...]
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