Shopping for baby stuff is a lot of fun, but it can get expensive quickly. Purchasing items used is a great way to save money. While there are some things better off bought new, since babies use things for such a short period of time it’s easy to find used products in great shape! This article from She Knows features
Read moreIt seems like babysitters these days are more inclined to let technology do their work, rather than interact with and get to know the kids. At least that’s what Marlee Bangerter at the Baby Center has found in searching for a babysitter of her own. When TV, video games and other technologies are used to distract kids and replace real
Read moreLGBTQ couples are having babies and raising families the same as hetero couples. When the number of women in the relationship doubles, so do your breastfeeding options! In this article at Best for Babes, co-nursing, inducing lactation and other ideas are discussed. Every relationship is different, and deciding what’s right for you is entirely your decision! Read the full article
Read moreWe all feel inadequate sometimes. You see other moms who seem to have it all figured out. You strive for perfection and compare yourself to everyone else, wondering if what you’re experiencing is normal, and wondering if you’re breastfeeding the right way. Maybe you feel ashamed for doing things differently. Your story matters. Everyone has a different experience and a
Read moreBreastfeeding mothers have been fighting a battle for basic human rights for a long time, whether it’s receiving hate for breastfeeding in public or attacks from formula-feeding moms. In this article from The Alpha Parent, every argument against breastfeeding that you could ever think of is covered with the perfect response. Read the full article here: How to Win Any
Read moreSome mothers are in a hurry to lose baby weight quickly, while others are mostly content to let it linger a while. If you’re breastfeeding, you’re likely to experience an easier time losing weight after the first three months. In this Ask Anne article from Breastfeeding Basics, a depressed mother with crash dieting in her past seeks weight loss advice.
Read moreBeing sick is never fun, and it can make caring for your baby even more difficult and stressful than it was already. If you’re under the weather and breastfeeding you might be worried about passing on your illness to your little one, but it’s better to continue than to stop. By the time you’re feeling sick, you’ve likely already spread
Read moreWhen you’re breastfeeding, your nipples take a lot of abuse. From your baby barracuda to your breast pump, it’s easy to see how they can get sore quickly. Cracks from dry skin can be especially painful, and one mother sought advice at La Leche League for an issue with a crack that refused to heal due to pumping. The key
Read moreIt seems like airports have been causing a lot of problems for breastfeeding moms lately. Recently actress and producer Alyssa Milano had to dump her breast milk at Heathrow Airport in the U.K. because she did not have her child with her at the time. Apparently breast milk is only considered a medical substance if your baby is with you
Read moreBreasts of all shapes and sizes are suitable for breastfeeding. When you have a baby your breasts will probably grow a little in size as they begin producing milk, which could be a blessing or a curse. This entertaining article from The Leaky Boob features a story from a mother of five children and her experiences breastfeeding with extra large
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