Going from “Ow” to “Wow”: Overcoming Painful Nursing
My friend May gave birth to her first baby at the end of December. Like many new mothers she is struggling with nipple pain and asked me for a few tips. Pain while nursing puts many people off breastfeeding or discourages them enough to give up. We want you to have the best start possible when nursing your baby. This week I offer some tips to... [Read more...]
100 best companies for Working Mothers
WorkingMothers.com released their list of the 100 best companies of 2009. Nearly every state had a presence but New York state topped the list with 26 companies dwarfing the next state, Illinois that had seven. Industries particularly favorable for working mothers were financial services with 26 companies followed by health care with 20. Read More →
Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk
New studies show that the longer you breastfeed, the greater your chances of preventing ovarian, breast and possibly endometrial cancer. The following article claims “every two months of breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25pc for the mother.” Breast milk also kills cancer cells so it is beneficial to your baby as well. ... [Read more...]
Renee Water’s Story
I would love to say that the moment my little baby came to the breast for the first time he sucked and immediately we had a breastfeeding relationship. But for many of us, it just wasn’t the case. My son, Rowan, would suck on his upper lip and therefore receive no milk. Then he got struck down with jaundice and was in the NICU for two days... [Read more...]
Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
Extended breastfeeding involves nursing your child for more than a year. Despite my commitment to breastfeeding, every so often, I start feeling a little insecure about nursing my son, Connor, at 26 months. Most of the mammas I know have weaned already or are in the process of doing so. Despite the fact that I breastfeed Connor everywhere, I sometime... [Read more...]
The Skinny on Donating Breast Milk
I’ve written a lot on the site recently about problems associated with low milk supply but there are moms out there who have so much milk they don’t know what to do with it. Donating breast milk is a loving and selfless act which can save lives and bring breast milk to babies that would otherwise never receive it. Renee Waters initially... [Read more...]
Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act
Breastfeeding is good for mothers and their babies and it has positive economic impacts as well. Breastfed babies are generally healthier than formula fed babies thereby reducing medical expenses. This helps save money both for the company and their employees while increasing productivity as their employees don’t have to take time off to... [Read more...]
Ask President Obama to Support Breastfeeding: Sign the Petition
Recognition and support for breastfeeding is often neglected as an important part of mothering. Help us put breastfeeding on the radar for President Barack Obama to ensure it is treated as a high-priority health issues and receives the support it deserves. Our economy is in crisis and this nation’s leaders are looking for solutions to help our... [Read more...]
New Study Re-Enforces Breast is Best
The article below bears exciting news about breastfeeding benefits to the nursing mom. Many of us know that “breast is best” for baby, but this study indicates a correlation between nursing and many added benefits for moms as well. It iss a long running observational study conducted by a reputable institution. The study shows that women... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS
It has long been suggested that breastfeeding reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but this recent German study proves it. The protection last as long as the child is breastfed. For more go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090302/hl_nm/us_breastfeeding_sids;_ylt=ApJ513VMPe_PsvPm78aBK8bgcbYF For more info on Reasons to Breastfeed... [Read more...]
