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Let’s take a drive
I have no ability to comprehend how eight weeks have already gone by. On the one hand it seems like just yesterday I was writing blog posts about how I was going to be pregnant forever. And on the...
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New mom support group
I know I’ve talked about it before, but I’m back again to talk about nursing and how very, very hard it is for me. With all four kids I’ve given it my best effort, and all four times I’ve spent the...
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It takes a village
1. Lactating will leave you thirsty, so have a high-capacity water bottle on hand. bkr 1-liter bottle, $45 2. Earphones for mom, a sensor for baby and a smartphone are all you need to get real-time...
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Know your rights
When it comes to breastfeeding, know that the law is on your side. Throughout the U.S., there is legislation to protect nursing moms—whether it’s guaranteeing them time to pump or making sure they’re...
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Breastfeeding secrets every new mom should know
Before my baby was born, I read stacks of articles about breastfeeding. I figured I was prepared for sore nipples, swollen breasts and anything else nursing threw my way—but I couldn’t have been more...
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Sore nipples—what’s normal and what’s not
Worries about poor latches and nipple pain top the list of expectant moms’ breastfeeding concerns, according to a Lansinoh survey of over 13,000 women. The good news is that pain is not an inevitable...
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How your partner can help with breastfeeding
It can be hard for a co-parent to know how to help when mom’s exclusively breastfeeding, but there are plenty of ways to get involved. Amy O’Malley, RN, MSN, director of education and clinical services...
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Road Test: Parent-approved breast pumps
CUSTOM FIT Evenflo Feeding Deluxe Advanced, $140 “Deciphering the world of pumping can be daunting, but Evenflo makes it easier with a simple instruction manual that even spells out how to adjust...
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Week 37: Why I’m nervous to breastfeed again
My first experience with breastfeeding was an absolute dream. Well, to be fair we had a rocky first two weeks, but that was only because I was given some terrible advice from my pediatrician. Once I...
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Ask the Experts: Pumping
We tapped Helen Anderson, MSN, BSN, RN, CLE, founder of Milkies and chief lactation officer at Fairhaven Health, to answer your top questions on pumping breast milk. How soon after baby is born should...
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Breastfeeding on the fly
If you’re a mom who travels often (whether for business trips or family vacations), you likely have at least one memorable tale of nursing or pumping in an airport. From cramming into a tiny bathroom...
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Yes, you can breastfeed your baby
“Are you going to breastfeed?” This was consistently the second or third question friends, family and strangers would ask in our conversations about my impending bundle of joy. My response was equally...
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Back to work
As much as any mama loves an excuse to cuddle with her baby, it’s not always feasible for mom to be there ‘round the clock, ready to nurse. Whether you’re heading back to work, your partner wants to...
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Nursing school
1 | Save time and never waste a single drop by pumping directly into the bag. (Fits most pumps.) Lansinoh breast milk storage bags, $6 for 25; pump adapter, $5 2 | Adjustable coverage that doubles as...
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Lactation tolerant
Motherhood comes with a great many fears. It’s par for the course, as they say. You worry you won’t be able to give your baby everything she needs … or you fret about being a “good” parent. As natural...
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Ask the Experts: Exercising while nursing
Can I exercise while breastfeeding? A: The short answer is yes! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends holding off on strenuous exercise until six weeks postpartum,...
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How to: Nurse in public
Know your rights The law is on your side, with 49 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands all having laws on the books that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public or...
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