For modest women, breastfeeding in public can sometimes be a challenge. If you are new at nursing and worried about stares, exposing yourself, or someone saying something to you about nursing in public, then doing so can be difficult. Here are a few tips that can help you overcome fears about breastfeeding in public. Cover Up Nursing covers are a great way to cover up when breastfeeding in public. Most nursing covers cover all of your chest area as well as baby's head. Most are also made with a large neck opening so you can see your baby while being covered up. With a nursing cover no part of your chest is openly exposed and most people … [Read more...]
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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...]
How Long Will Thawed Breast Milk Last?
Once you know how to properly express and freeze your breast milk, you will need to know how long it will stay good after you take it out of the freezer. So how long will thawed breast milk last? If you let the breast milk thaw out in the fridge, you can keep it in the fridge up to 24 hours after it has finished thawing. (Note that it can take around 12 hours to thaw depending on how much milk is in the container and how cold your fridge is). If you warmed the thawed breast milk, do not try to hang on to it. Warmed milk is far more likely to have been exposed to bacterial growth. Why Should Frozen Breast Milk Be Thrown Out Sooner Than … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Toddlers — When They Won’t Settle Down!
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Breastfeeding toddlers is a whole other ball game. Most likely the days of latch and supply issues, falling asleep during a feeding, and weight gain concerns are things of the past. Now, your only goal in life is to keep your nipple attached to your body! So how can an extended season of breastfeeding be enjoyable for mom, too? Curiosity Curiosity kills the cat...or the nipples. As babies grow older, their desire for independence and their curiosity for the world around them grows, too. The smallest sound causes them to "pop off" and sometimes forget to open their mouths. Ouch! Babies who are used to a particular environment (such as … [Read more...]
3 Obstacles to Establishing a Successful Breastfeeding Relationship
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Most new mothers know, or suspect, that there are things they need to do to prepare for successful breastfeeding. Perhaps you've signed up for a breastfeeding class, or gotten advice from experienced friends, or read a dozen breastfeeding books. No matter how much you try to prepare, there will likely still be things that you have to learn along the way. I have three breastfeeding experiences to reflect on, and each one has been different. In the last 5+ years of my breastfeeding career, there are a few things that have presented particularly surprising obstacles... . Traumatic Birth Experience If either baby or mom have a tough time during … [Read more...]
Heating Breast Milk: How-to and What Not to Do
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Once you've mastered the fine art of pumping or expressing your breast milk, you need to be able to heat up the milk to feed it to your baby. So what are your options for heating breast milk? How to Heat Breast Milk Whether your breast milk was frozen or refrigerated, you can choose to either heat breast milk with store-bought accessories, or you can use what you have around the house. If your milk was frozen, it will simply take a little longer to heat up. Whatever method you choose, do not let the breast milk boil. You risk destroying essential nutrients and antibodies. Option 1: Warm Water Take your frozen or refrigerated bottle or bag … [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...]
Win an Ergobaby Carrier!
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wOOhOO! I'm so excited about this giveaway. Breastfeeding Place has teamed up with Roz from Real Food Family to spread the word about her DIY Baby-Wearing Wrap Tutorial and Ergobaby Giveaway! What mom can survive without a safe, comfortable baby wrap, sling or carrier? You can check out Real Food Family's DIY Baby-Wearing Wrap Tutorial where the giveaway is being held, or enter the Ergobaby Giveaway in the box below. a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: One Mom’s Thoughts {Book Review}
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When it comes to breastfeeding support, few organizations are as well known as La Leche League International (LLLI). When it comes to breastfeeding resources, few are as time-tested and thorough as the La Leche League guidebook The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. This book, now in its eighth edition, is a 550+ page volume covers breastfeeding basics, the stages of baby and toddlerhood, breastfeeding troubleshooting, and so much more. It's truly more than just your average book on breastfeeding! The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding to My Rescue Eight and a half years ago I became a young, inexperienced, insecure, and terribly overwhelmed new mom … [Read more...]
Tanning While Breastfeeding: Is it Safe?
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The summer months almost always mean some fun in the sun. I personally have always loved summer because of that nice tan I always get from being out at the pool or the ocean for hours on end. Once the summer months were past and it began to cool down, I always wanted to keep that nice glow, so I would get in the tanning bed. However, once I had children and was breastfeeding, I wondered if getting in the tanning bed or even tanning outside would be safe for me to do. Would tanning while breastfeeding dry up my milk? Would it affect my milk in any way? Would it hurt my breasts? If you've wondered about these also, here is some information on … [Read more...]
