Breastfeeding is truly a labor of love. Latch issues, milk supply issues, pain, ties... it's truly work! Add in pumping - whether to boost supply, go back to work, or exclusive pumping - and it feels like a full time job! Luckily, pumping got a little easier with the Simple Wishes pumping bra, making hands free pumping a possibility. I received the following products at no cost to … [Read more...]
A Brief Guide to Breast Pumps: Brands, Tips and Solutions
Breastfeeding is important for mother-baby bonding, and it is a wonderful way to set your baby up for a healthy future. Breast milk supplies the baby with proper nutrition and can help protect against diseases. In fact, it has been shown that a high IQ is linked to breastfeeding.While it is of course ideal to breastfeed your baby in person and experience this one-on-one bonding time, there are … [Read more...]
Naturally Increase Breastmilk Supply with Lots of Milk
Breastfeeding can be one of the most connecting experiences you share with your baby. After you grew them for 8 months, you can now continue to nourish them from your body. Unlike bottle feeding though, it's hard to know just how much milk your baby is getting. Many parents experience having a low milk supply which can be detrimental to new babies. Other parents need to create a stash of milk … [Read more...]
More Milk Blend: Essential Oils for Increasing Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is surprisingly stressful. If you're anything like me, you probably expected it to be easy - after all, our ancestors have been doing it for thousands of years, so I assumed it would be instinctual. Not necessarily. Many new mothers struggle with breastfeeding; and one of the greatest concerns for breastfeeding mothers is low milk supply. There are many things a new mom can do to … [Read more...]
Reflections on Breastfeeding (The Second Time Around)
In a couple of weeks, my second child will be one years old, and sadly, I fear our breastfeeding relationship will be drawing to a close. It's not that I'm intentionally weaning her (toddler breastfeeding is amazing if you choose to do it), but rather my milk supply has taken a drastic drop since becoming pregnant again. We're supplementing her more and more with formula, and her intake of food is … [Read more...]
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