Posts Tagged ‘Breastfeeding’

The Breastfeeding Mother’s Diet

The Breastfeeding Mother’s Diet

The Breastfeeding Mother’s Diet By Erika Landau, M.D., and Abigail Brenner, M.D., As in pregnancy, a breastfeeding mother’s diet should be healthy and balanced. There is simply no need to “eat for two” (or more). The nursing mother needs an extra 500 calories a day, so this is definitely not the time to diet. Good [...]

3 IN 1 K’tanCloth

3 IN 1 K’tanCloth

Oh-so-soft for little ones – this smartly designed 3 IN 1 K’tanCloth from Baby K’tan is a nursing cover, blankie and burp cloth all in one! Made of extremely soft 3-ply cotton, the K’tan Cloth features velcro to ensure that it stays put when attached to a stroller, the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, nursing tank, [...]

Which Nursing Cover is Right for You?

Which Nursing Cover is Right for You?

There are tons of nursing covers available today and it can be quite a task for a nursing mom or mom-to-be to sort through all the different styles and designs to find the perfect one for her! To help moms become familiar with what is available below are the most common types and the pros [...]

Pregnancy Dangers May Be Lurking on the Dinner Table this Thanksgiving

Pregnancy Dangers May Be Lurking on the Dinner Table this Thanksgiving

Counselors at the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, a non-profit based at the University of California, San Diego that aims to educate women about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, have compiled a list of the most common holiday foods to avoid during pregnancy. “It’s crucial we spread the word during this [...]

Tiny Green Mom’s Link Picks

Tiny Green Mom’s Link Picks

“Mom” at Tiny Green Mom is loving these link picks! How Long Should You Breastfeed? on Empowering Mommy. Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup on Go Green Street. Vegan Singer Alanis Morrisette Talks About “Compassionate Female Energy” on Ecorazzi. The NY Times has a Green Blog!

Bamboobies™ Nursing Pads

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

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 [...]

The Butterfly Wrap™

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

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 [...]

NUK Reusable Nursing Pads

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 [...]

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