We made a very long road trip not long ago. 1200 miles long to be exact. While we are used to road trips with kids this was my first with a baby under one and exclusively breastfed. I must say it went way better than I expected. Traveling with your kids can be a blessing and sometimes needed for one reason or another. Whether it's summer vacation or heading home for the holidays, at some point you may find yourself in a car for a very long time with your breastfeeding baby. Breastfeeding on road trips can save you a lot of stress as cleaning bottles becomes a non-issue. Tips for Breastfeeding on Road Trips Pack lots of snacks when you … [Read more...]
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Mother Donates Thousands of Ounces of Breast Milk, Part 2
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If you missed the first part of this story - how this mother has donated thousands of ounces of breast milk, you can read it here. Mother Donates Thousands of Ounces of Breast Milk - and How You Can, Too! In what ways has this been a rewarding experience for you? There are not enough words to describe how rewarding the experience has been for me over the past 16 months. The honor of helping three Minnesota families has been amazing. Having the ability to help is indescribable, I’ve even donated to people I’ve never met! I sent three dry ice packages down to the victims of the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornados through the Eat on Feets - OK … [Read more...]
Mother Donates Thousands of Ounces of Breast Milk, Part 1
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Lisa’s story caught my eye in a cloth diaper group recently when she shared her bittersweet moment of the last few ounces of milk she will be donating. In total, this mother donated over 5,000 ounces of life giving breast milk to three families providing valuable nutrition that can not be beat. Today she is sharing her story with us. Mother Donates Thousands of Ounces of Breast Milk What made you decide to donate breast milk? The nurses in the NICU were my tipping point. I had an oversupply with my daughter due to her NICU hospitalization and took well to pumping. We eventually used up my freezer stash with her when I returned to work, … [Read more...]
Stem Cells in Breast Milk: Why Breastmilk is Liquid Gold
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We all know that breast is best and that breast milk contains so many things that do wonders for our babies. We know that cancer patients benefit from breast milk, and the first milk (colostrum) is full of antibodies that help keep our babies healthy. What you may not know is that there are many types of cells in breast milk, including stem cells. Yes, those miracle cells can be grown into new healthy tissue! One study indicated that breast milk contains differentiated epithelial and putative stem cells. (Via PubMed) As time goes by more studies are finding these cells transfer between mother and baby from implantation to weaning! Sadly, at … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Games: How to Keep Your Baby Focused
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience. But sometimes feeding your baby in situations where they can become distracted can be difficult and darn right embarrassing. You know what I mean if anyone has walked up and started talking to you so that your baby looks and flashes everyone. That moment for me was when my son looked and sent milk spraying onto my husband's First Sergeant. I don't think I have ever turned so red. (Note: He took it really well.) Enter: the need for breastfeeding games! 5 Breastfeeding Games to Play with Baby Here are five easy breastfeeding games to help keep your baby on task rather then looking around. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Advice for the First Time Mom: What I Wish I Knew Then
When I had my oldest I was young. I never received any good breastfeeding advice. Before the school social worker spoke to me about breastfeeding I thought like much of society today. I thought it was inappropriate, disgusting, and the idea of pumping and refrigerating breast milk for my baby - gross. The idea of others feeding my body fluids to my baby made me cringe. After seeing someone I looked up to nurse her baby with no discomfort (she talked about it as a normal, everyday thing), I changed my mind! Her baby seemed so happy, so content - and she loved her milk. I had made up my mind then. I was going to breastfeed my baby. I … [Read more...]
Fish Oils and Breast Milk: The Benefits of Fish Oil While Breastfeeding
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Fish oils and breast milk: Is it safe to take fish oil while breastfeeding? Yes! In fact, taking fish oil is recommended for nursing mothers. The benefits are amazing, from lower risk of depression to higher IQ for baby. Why should I take fish oil while breastfeeding? Fish oil is a hot topic these days. Everyone benefits by taking fish oil for the Essential Fatty acids. Essential means that our bodies must get it from food or supplement. Taking a fish oil supplement benefits mom in several ways: Memory support Heart health Joint health Mental health support Weight control Babies get even more from the mother taking this … [Read more...]
