Congratulations! You've already chosen the best nutrition for your baby by breastfeeding! But what should you eat while producing milk for your little one? A varied diet that contains plenty of healthy options is a great way to ensure that you and your baby are getting all the vitamins and nutrients you both need. Here are the top twelve best foods to eat while breastfeeding. Top 12 Best Foods to Eat While Breastfeeding Oatmeal - This complex carbohydrate will make you feel fuller, longer, and may increase your milk supply! Oats are rich in iron, protein, and fiber. The healthiest options are the non-instant varieties! Eggs - … [Read more...]
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Devany LeDrew is a former kindergarten teacher turned write-at-home-mom. She's the mother of three, grieving the loss of one. She is passionate about gentle parenting, literacy education, grief outreach, and breastfeeding, of course! She writes at Still Playing School, as well as at a blog specifically about grief The Beauty of the Bereaved. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Zoloft and Breastfeeding: Are They Compatible?
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Before considering taking Zoloft and breastfeeding, a nursing mother may wonder if they are compatible. Will it be safe for the baby if the breastfeeding mother takes anti-depressants? Many mothers ask: Do I need an anti-depressant? Can I still take them and breastfeed my baby? Many breastfeeding mothers may find themselves in a situation where they are considering anti-depressants. Postpartum depression, anxiety, and mood disorders are all reasons that a mother may seek medical treatment. Most doctors will recommend that when the benefits to the mother's quality of life (and that of the family she is caring for) outweigh the risks … [Read more...]
Oxytocin: The Love Hormone and Its Effect on Breastfeeding
Oxytocin: the love hormone. Oxytocin is often called the love hormone, but do you know how it bonds us to our babies during breastfeeding? This powerful physical response to feeding your baby ensures the best for you both! What is oxytocin? What does oxytocin have to do with breastfeeding? Oxytocin is a hormone vital in mammal reproduction. Produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland it floods your brain with the neurotransmitter during intimate moments with your partner or your baby. Oxytocin usually makes you feel blissful, calm, safe, and nurturing. The more you bond with those you love the more you produce, … [Read more...]
Leaking Breast Milk: What to Expect and How to Stop It
Is leaking breast milk normal? Yes! Leaking breast milk is normal and healthy! It is a sign that breastfeeding is going well! Yet leakage can also be an unpredictable and, maybe, inconvenient part of breastfeeding! When will my breasts start leaking? How long will this last? Similar to many other aspects of women's bodies it is very individual and different from person to person. Some women start leaking colostrum while they are still pregnant. Most mothers only leak breast milk for the first few months while they are establishing a supply that will soon be regulated by their babies. Yet some mothers leak the whole time they nurse and … [Read more...]
Can You Eat Sushi While Breastfeeding?
Your breastfeeding relationship with your baby is most likely to be enjoyable for everyone when you don't have to sacrifice the foods you love to eat. If sushi is one of your favorites, you may be wondering, "Can you eat sushi while breastfeeding?" Know Your Options The word sushi actually refers to a Japanese food prepared with vinegared rice. There are many vegetarian and fully cooked sushi options which would be perfectly suitable (and healthy) for a nursing mother. You may be wondering about the risks of eating the raw fish in sushi while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, some doctors recommend mothers avoid sushi because of the … [Read more...]
How to Stop Breast Milk After a Loss
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As a pregnant mother, you never imagine you might need to know how to stop breast milk after your baby is born. Unfortunately, not all babies are born alive and some die shortly after birth. One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. After the baby dies, the mother's milk still comes in. I speak from experience on this topic as our second daughter died at two days old. After a successful and lengthy breastfeeding relationship with my first baby, my milk coming in after Violet's death was one of the most physically and emotionally painful parts of losing her. Whether you read this as a newly grieving … [Read more...]
