Archive for the ‘Postpartum’ Category
Bamboobies™ Nursing Pads
Created by moms for moms, Bamboobies™ Nursing Pads help the new breastfeeding mama stay comfortable and dry! These super-soft, organic bamboo velour nursing pads stay in place with a unique heart-shaped design, created to conform to the breast. Bamboobies™ are eco-fabulous, made of all-natural, untreated, certified organic cotton, hemp and bamboo, so that only the [...]
Successful Breastfeeding Tips
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Shari Criso, Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant has provided the following 5 tips for successful breastfeeding. This week, Shari has launched her DVD series, Simply Breastfeeding: The Criso Breastfeeding Method, online – a FREE comprehensive resource for new and expecting parents on her [...]
Tropical Delight
Revitalizing and extremely refreshing to the postpartum mama, this tropical smoothie from The Homesteader’s Kitchen is loaded with goodies like Vitamin C and fiber! “Mom” used fresh orange juice in place of the pineapple juice called for in this recipe, and it tasted delicious! Tropical Delight By Robin Burnside Ingredients 1 whole fresh young coconut, [...]
The Butterfly Wrap™
Stylish, comfortable, chic – The Butterfly Wrap™ will take you from pregnancy and beyond. This gorgeous and functional wrap literally transforms itself magically from a flattering shawl to a discreet nursing cover and can even be worn as a flowing skirt! Made from silky-soft organic cotton and soy, this conforms to the body in all [...]
The ABC’s of Breastfeeding
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Stacey H. Rubin, M.N., APRN, IBCLC, author of The ABC’s of Breastfeeding, offers her suggestions as to how a partner can support a new mom’s breastfeeding relationship. Here are her top tips: 1. Become aware of the benefits that breast milk provides to your baby. Breastfed babies are healthier [...]
The Healing Trail Mix For Women
Healing demands specific nutrients like these for cellular rebuilding, balanced body chemistry and optimum organ function. Overall, this recipe is a great balance of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats and fiber. In addition, it has a low glycemic index, thus it is very helpful for minimizing food cravings. This super simple recipe from Dr. Tom Potisk, [...]
NUK Reusable Nursing Pads
Ask any new mom about which items she wished that she had purchased prior to baby being born, and nursing pads will definitely be high up on the list! When your milk comes in for the first time, it is best to be prepared in advance by having nursing pads on hand to catch the [...]
Why Breastfeeding is Important
The following article was authored by Dr. Rosemary Shy, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Shy is also a fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the breastfeeding coordinator for the Michigan chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the co-chair for the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, the state coalition for breastfeeding. A [...]
Avocado Carrot Soup
From mom Elizabeth Fournier comes this lovely soup that will help replenish and nourish the new mommy in the weeks after giving birth. Light and refreshing – it is especially wonderful in the heat of summer! Avocado Carrot Soup By Elizabeth Fournier Ingredients 3 cups fresh carrot juice 1 large avocado handful of alfalfa sprouts [...]
NUK® Animal Face Pacifiers
Animal Face Pacifiers from NUK® are just too, too cute! These orthodontic pacifiers are not only soothing to baby, but they have been created specifically to conform to baby’s mouth just like the breast during feeding! For moms who are breastfeeding, this means that they can successfully feed their baby and still give their child [...]




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