Not long ago, I blogged about the question "Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding?" Today, it's time to dive deeper and talk about alcohol and breast milk: how much gets passed on to the baby? Last time, I dispelled the fear that drinking alcohol while nursing would harm the baby. I mentioned that very little alcohol actually passes through into the milk—not near enough to cause baby any problems. It's time to break down the actual numbers so you can make an educated decision about whether or not drinking while nursing is for you. First of all, we need to define what a serving of alcohol is. A serving is a drink that contains .6 oz of … [Read more...]
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Thank You for Breastfeeding in Public (with free printable)
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A small baby's angry cry filled the tiny coffee shop as the mom struggled to bring the baby to her breast. The cafe was busy and the first time mom sat at a table in the center of it all. As soon as I saw her holding her baby beneath a nursing cover I knew I wanted to say something. I wanted to tell her, "You are awesome! Thank you so much for breastfeeding in public!" Yet I was with four of my girl friends, and she was with her young husband. What would they all think? We ended up chatting after her husband offered to take a picture of me and my friends. Their adorable baby boy was just three months old. Last year on vacation they … [Read more...]
Celebrating 600 Likes on Facebook! {Chevron Nursing Cover Giveaway}
Yesterday I shared a way to make your own nursing cover. It's quite simple, but there isn't always enough time in the day to whip something up no matter how easy it seems. Luckily for you I'm giving away the lovely chevron nursing cover featured in yesterday's tutorial! Here at Breastfeeding Place we support mothers nursing wherever they are comfortable. To show our gratitude for making our Facebook page a fun place to discuss all things nursing, we've launched this giveaway. One winner will win the hand made nursing cover made by me. This giveaway is open to residents of the continental U.S. and runs until 11:59 EST on September 18, … [Read more...]
Can I Diet While Breastfeeding?
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Many mamas want to begin exercising and losing the weight gained while pregnant once the baby is born. Can you diet while breastfeeding? Here's some information for you about this. A breastfeeding mother needs on average 2,000-2,500 calories. They also need to drink when thirsty, making sure they are getting enough fluids, especially in the hot summer months. While breastfeeding we need to make sure we are eating healthy and eating enough of the right foods such as vegetables, fruits, and proteins. Also, it is not recommended to start any weight loss program until at least 8 weeks postpartum so that your breast milk supply is well … [Read more...]
Pink Blush Maternity {Giveaway}
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Pink Blush Maternity just sounds cute, right? That's what I thought, too! Pink Blush Maternity is really the only place you're gonna need to look for clothing for maternity and nursing! Cute and Trendy Maternity Clothes Think back to when you first found out you were pregnant. You thinking? Ok, good. Now, do you remember how you started dreading saying "goodbye" to your cute clothes and having to say "hello" to maternity clothing? Remember our mothers' generation and what they wore while they were pregnant? Over-sized jewel-tone shirts with puffy paint? Stirrup-pants? Big bows drawing attention to where attention should not be … [Read more...]
Our Breast Advice: What can I take for cold medicines while breastfeeding?
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Breastfeeding Question: Help! I have a terrible cold. I'm congested, my throat hurts, and I'm miserable. I don't want to take cold medicines while breastfeeding. Is there anything I can safely take while breastfeeding to help me feel better? Answers: Anjanette says... A soothing way to begin your day when you have a cold is to drink warm water with lemon & honey. The honey will coat your throat and the vitamin c will give you an immune boost. It's common in many cultures to drink lemon water in the morning to aid digestion, as well. For congestion, use a humidifier, take a hot shower, or inhale some steam from a pot of boiling … [Read more...]
Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
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Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding? Let's take a look. From the time we start preparing for pregnancy, we are bombarded with rules. Regulations. Strong suggestions. The dreaded Mommy Guilt. When I first found out I was pregnant with my oldest, I started reading everything I could get my hands on. I wanted to do everything right. I wanted the best for my little guy. I wanted to be the best house for him that I could. I avoided lunch meat and hot dogs (despite crazy cravings). I added in more healthy food. I worked to increase exercise and lower my stress. (Though this was the hardest as in the first 4 months: I lost my … [Read more...]
Our Breast Advice: Baby Impatient for Let-Down
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Breastfeeding Question: My little one, almost 5 months, is becoming increasingly impatient with my let-down. I have had to feed her breast milk from a bottle on several occasions over the last 2 or 3 days. I have also done some let-down pumping, where I pump till let down then put her to the breast. I feel like this could become a real problem. I'm concerned for my supply and our time together breastfeeding. I do think that she is in the very early stages of teething, gum widening, and wonder if this is related. What should I do about it? I hate to encourage laziness and hate to give bottles when not necessary. Is this a phase? Will it pass, … [Read more...]
I’ll Be Here For You: Hope For The New Nursing Mom
“I don’t think I can do this.” “My baby is hungry all of the time!” “My mom is right; formula might be a better choice.” How many moms in our culture have you heard say things like this? Nine years ago I had high hopes of breastfeeding my son. My mother had breastfed, so I assumed I would be able to. But, when I was confronted with a host of difficulties rare to the majority of breastfeeding mothers consisting of tongue and lip tie, IGT, failure to thrive, and quite honestly the most “unsupportive support”, our breastfeeding relationship did not last. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, where the focus is on Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week: YOUR Breastfeeding Victories
Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2013! This week, we will be celebrating by sharing real-life breastfeeding victories that you, our readers, shared with us! We were so thrilled to see all of the wonderful photos and heartwarming stories, and we cannot wait for you to read them all. Each day this week, we will be celebrating a different "category" all in the theme of "Breastfeeding Victories." Any of you that have breastfed know that it is never a smooth-sailing ship, so each and every story is worth a celebration! Today, we celebrate victory stories for any mama who has breastfed her little one(s)! Our photo contest winner will be … [Read more...]
