Lying Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-clzn3QbA&feature=related The lying down position is great for mothers who have had a cesearian section as there is no pressure on the abdomen. It is also a great way for the mother and baby to relax and drift off to sleep and makes breastfeeding really easy if you are co-sleeping. Watch the video to see how it’s... [Read more...]
Financial Advantages of Breastfeeding
Want to watch your budget and do the best for your babe? Breastfeeding is the answer. Read on to see why breastfeeding is also good to your bank balance: 1. Breastfeeding is free! Breast milk is right there and provided free of charge by nature, prepared specifically for your babies needs at not cost at all. Isn’t that marvelous! 2. Formula... [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...]
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...]
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...]
Share your story
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Allison C’s Story
In summary, it took 5 days and much crying (from me and my baby) before we established our nursing relationship, but it was well worth it! After 21 months it is still our favorite activity to do together In April of 2007 I had a beautiful homebirth. My son was 9 lbs. 7 oz, and was looking forward to a relaxing day with my new babe in my own... [Read more...]
My Story
When I was 17 my mother took me to see a plastic surgeon about getting breast reduction. I was a 38DD, didn’t like my breast very much and struggled to find clothes that fit right. Before the surgery the doctor warned me that I may not be able to breastfeed as the milk ducts may be severed but at 17 that seemed a long way off and I wasn’t... [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...]
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...]
