Natural Remedies for Common Breastfeeding Concerns
Engorgement, plugged ducts and sore nipples- oh my! There’s nothing worse than dealing with painful breasts and nipples. Fortunately, many of these ailments can be fixed after a quick trip to your...
View ArticleVeronica Tingzon
Breastfeeding In 1998, Veronica Tingzon became a childbirth educator and doula, but soon realized that this area of maternity was not where her heart was. She went on to study lactation- her true...
View ArticleJulie Vallese
Child Safety Julie Vallese is a consumer safety expert for Dorel Juvenile Group. A veteran consumer product safety advocate, Julie is committed to improving the safety of children across the globe....
View ArticleThe Peek Away: 4 in 1 Essentials Nursing Kit
http://www.peekaway.com Take the complicated game of hide and seek out of feeding time with the Peek Away 4-in-1 Essentials Nursing Kit. This innovative, conveniently sized bag not only makes a...
View ArticlePrevent Accidental Weaning During the Holidays
I love breastfeeding. Since you are reading this post on The Boob Group, I suppose that doesn’t come as a surprise. I am not super strict about starting solids at a certain date. I watch my baby for...
View ArticleThe Scoop on Tandem Nursing
Breastfeeding two children at the same time. The thought may seem daunting at first, but it’s quite possible! Why would a mom choose to tandem nurse? What are the benefits? And what are the potential...
View ArticleReasons To Keep Breastfeeding During the Holidays
Even if it’s your first holiday or many with a nursing child, it is still easy to forget when, why, and how to breastfeed during the buzz of the holiday season. An established breastfeeding routine can...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Expectations: The Sixth Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms through the children’s first year of life. At six months, do our moms consider themselves “breastfeeding ninjas”. Are they still feeling...
View ArticleUnexpected Surgery When Breastfeeding? Ask for Help!
On October 28th, I woke up at 2:30am in excruciating pain in what appeared to be my ribs on my right side. I could not get comfortable and I could not sleep. I thought it was my side cramping up from...
View ArticlePumpEase Pumping Bra
http://www.snugabell.com PumpEase is the world’s ONLY fashionable hands-free pumping bra. Made from an 88% polyester/12% spandex high-performance technical fabric, PumpEase will hold your pump in place...
View ArticleBebe Au Lait Gift Set
http://www.bebeaulait.com Bebe au Lait Nursing Covers and Burp Cloths are practical yet pretty new-baby basics. Bundled together, they are perfect for gift-giving! Delight your expecting friends and...
View ArticleBiological Nurturing and Breastfeeding
Let's face it. If our ancestors had as many breastfeeding challenges as we seem to have today- our species simply wouldn't have survived. Are we missing something biologically, here? What are our...
View ArticleProblems with Breastfeeding Latch
Every once in a while it will strike me. The similarities between toddlers and wild animals are abundant, and frankly pretty funny. What happens when your toddler spies a large group of children? They...
View ArticleLow Milk Supply: Donor Milk, Milk Banks and Formula
When a breastfeeding mom isn’t making enough milk on her own, she has to consider some sort of supplementation for her little one. If you have low milk supply, what options are available and what are...
View ArticleOral Anatomy and the Effect on Breastfeeding
A baby’s latch may look perfect from the outside, but it’s what’s happening on the inside that’s causing the breastfeeding challenge. How can a baby’s oral anatomy impact their ability to breastfeed?...
View ArticleHow Do I Increase My Supply When I Hate My Pump?
I am 8 months into breastfeeding my son. I work part time. I also have a 25 month old boy. I want to provide him at least 8 ounces of breastmilk a day. In order to achieve that I must increase my...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Expectations: The Seventh Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms through the children’s first year of life. At seven months, what do you do when your baby starts biting, pinching or even hitting while at the...
View ArticleNursing in Public: Tips for a New Mom
Written by Beth Droste Nursing is a relationship between mama and baby and is constantly changing and ongoing. Babies get hungry. Doesn’t matter where, when, or who’s around. Ellie and I had some...
View ArticleWe Got a Feeding Tube!
This is strange new territory and I’m both excited and a little sad to be making this announcement, but here it goes. My wonderful, bubbly, happy almost two year old now has a gastrostomy tube (g-tube)...
View ArticleNighty Night Nursing Light
http://www.nursinglight.com The Nighty Night Nursing Light, a small, multi-functional light that mothers can attach directly to their clothing, making nighttime feedings easier. With just a push of a...
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