Breast Milk Cupcakes Anyone?
Although this seems rather controversial, baking with breast milk tastes even yummier than with cows milk. Our bodies were designed to digest human breastmilk much easier than cow’s milk despite what the dairy industry wants you to believe. I know many mamma’s who would easily make cereal for their young babies with breast milk so why... [Read more...]
Celebrating my Second Year Nurniversary
Last week my son, Connor, turned two. My little baby is now a boy. I am celebrating my second year of breastfeeding him and am so happy and proud to have made it this far. I have written about how we started and we got to this point in My Story. Take a look if you haven’t done so yet. I am so happy to be here now where nursing is simple... [Read more...]
Milkscreen: A Simple Test to Detect Alcohol in Breast Milk
I just stumbled upon a new product called Milkscreen. It is able to detect alcohol levels found in breast milk. It allows moms the freedom to indulge in some alcohol on special occassions without passing on the alcohol to their babies. It is intended to help extended the time moms commit to breastfeeding. Simply express a little breast milk... [Read more...]
CDC Finds Rocket Fuel in Formula
“Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.” Yet another reason to stick to breast milk. For more on this story go to: http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/baby_formula_perchlorate.html Read More →
Making the Most Out of Low Milk Supply
As many of you already know from My Story, I struggled with low milk supply when I first started nursing my son, Connor. Due to a breast reduction that I had when I was 17, I knew breastfeeding was likely to be a challenge, but I was totally unprepared for the frustrations that lay ahead and how to deal with them. There are many reasons why women... [Read more...]
Introduction to Breastfeeding
We are thrilled that you want to breastfeed your baby and want to offer you all the help we can to get you under way. Key points of the video are: 1. Enlisting the help of a lactation consultant 2. Simple instruction on latch 3. Clogged ducts and how to treat them Read More →
Nursing in Public
Our children have the right to be breast fed anywhere and anytime. We, as mothers, should feel the freedom to feed them in public without the need to hurry off home which is often impractical and, especially for new moms, would have them chained to their homes for months on end. There has been a large push to promote breastfeeding worldwide over the... [Read more...]
Breast Compression
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJrBRYxDNSE&NR=1 Dr Jack Newman reveals how to do breast compression to ensure the baby is getting the maximum milk and emptying the breast. Read More →
Connie’s Story
Where to begin…Mother of a 3 year old that is still going strong. I was met with many opinions regarding “How long” and “when would I stop nursing”. All I have to say, is I went with my heart as to what feels right. Spent time contacting Lactation nurses, wondering how to “wean” (when she was 2), and they... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers
Breastfeeding is good for babies but it’s great for moms too. Here are some additional reasons to motivate you: 1. Helps shrink uterus after birth The baby’s suckling will help the uterus to shrink more quickly to its pre-pregnancy size. 2. Helps nursing moms lose weight after giving birth Breastfeeding burns about 500 extra calories a... [Read more...]
