Having a baby is no easy task. Most women are very tired and some are sick afterwards (I actually threw up after a few of my births). And unless you are Super Woman, chances are you have some pain and discomfort after delivery - no matter how you gave birth. Depending on how much pain you experience, you may wonder, "Is taking Vicodin and breastfeeding safe?" I had three vaginal deliveries and three c-sections, and each of my recoveries has been different. At times I felt great, and sometimes I felt like I was dying! My pain tolerance is fairly high, but with some of my births I did require some pain medication to use as a last resort. I … [Read more...]
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Rhiana is a 36 year old mother of 5, who resides in IL with her husband of nearly 15 years. She is a self proclaimed "crunchy" mom who not only breastfeeds, but co-sleeps, cloth diapers, selectively vaccinates and baby wears. In her free time, Rhiana enjoys cooking, baking and is addicted to Pinterest! Follow her other bloggin at www.onelittlemister.com
Goat Milk Baby Formula {Recipe}
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So you've begun breastfeeding and for some reason or another you need to supplement with a baby formula. Which to choose? The number of formulas out there are overwhelming! All of them state that they are "close to breast milk" but if you read the back of the can, you are still confused. Does breast milk have corn syrup solids? And what if baby cannot tolerate the formula? Enter goat milk baby formula! Why Choose Goat Milk Baby Formula Perhaps in talking to your grandmother, she mentioned that she, too, used a goat's milk formula. It's said to be as close to breast milk as you can get, and it's easy for babies to tolerate if they cannot … [Read more...]
Anna Naturals: Organic Fenugreek Nursing Tea
There comes a time when a mom may need a little more help establishing a good milk supply. Or she may just be looking for something healthy to drink, rather than drinking water all day. Enter Anna Naturals Organic Fenugreek Nursing Tea. I've tried various brands of nursing teas, and to be honest, I was completely turned off by them because of their taste. Some of them have anise in them which gives it more of a black licorice flavor and smell, and I am not a fan of black licorice. The Anna Naturals organic fenugreek nursing tea ingredients are simple: Organic whole fenugreek seed, organic rooibos, pineapple, apple, rosehips, lemon … [Read more...]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Breastfeeding
Congrats! You are pregnant and you’ve decided to start thinking about how you will be feeding your little one once he or she arrives. The decision may come easily for some, but for others, the choice between bottle and breast is one that takes some thinking. Here are several advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding if you're having a hard time deciding if breastfeeding is for you. Advantages of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding can lower illness in babies, such as ear infections, allergies, respiratory issues, colds and viruses, diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes, a number of childhood cancers and ovarian cancer and breast … [Read more...]
Lump in Breast While Breastfeeding: Is it Mastitis or a Plugged Duct?
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Ah, all the wonderful benefits from breastfeeding! Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mom and baby. Breastfeeding is the best thing that you can give to your new baby, and it also helps mom relax in those first few weeks after bringing baby home. Nothing is more special than laying with your baby, enjoying those new baby smells and sounds..until you get that sharp pain and a lump in breast while breastfeeding. What the heck is that? I remember when I was pregnant with my son, now 3 months old. I had a terrible breastfeeding experience with my first 2 children and wonderful experiences with my other 2 children. Here I thought I knew … [Read more...]
