Breastfeeding
Guess Who Said It?
Can you figure out which celeb momma said this about breastfeeding and gaining weight?
"I’m nursing. As soon as I’m done I’ll puff right back up."
When Did You Introduce a Bottle to Baby?
Don't give the baby a bottle, it will cause nipple confusion! Prior to having a baby, the concept of "nipple confusion" is one that most mamas think is reserved for regulars at Hooters. But once a lil one arrives, friends and family will have plenty of advice about the best time to introduce bottles and pacifiers to a breastfed baby.
Eight Tips For Helping Dad Bond With a Breastfeeding Baby
Breast may be best, but what about bonding with daddy? Breastfeeding provides a baby with countless benefits, it has been known to help mama lose weight, ward off cancer and establish an early bond with her newborn. Yet, all of this closeness may sideline pop so take some time to ensure that he creates an early connection with baby too.
Booby Booster: Ga Ga or Gag?
Do your boobs hang low . . .
Breast vs. Bottle Debate Enters the Haitian Relief Efforts
While the images of the death and destruction in Haiti have spurred an outpouring of support for the devastated nation, they are also re-igniting the never-ending debate about the best way to feed a baby. Since the catastrophic earthquake hit, many relief agencies have sent out email, Facebook and Twitter requests for baby formula, bottles and nipples to help nourish the littlest ones affected by the disaster. With so many wee ones orphaned in the wake of the tragedy, the call for food seemed natural.
Were You Lopsided?
Even supermodels can feel like the leaning tower of Pisa when nursing. As most breastfeeding moms can attest, everything isn't necessarily symmetrical once baby is done feeding. While some babies favor one breast, most lactating women also find that they produce more milk on one side than the other, leaving mama feeling a bit lopsided between nursing sessions.
Mommy's Lil Helper: Milkmakers Lactation Cookies
Eat your way to a healthy breastmilk supply. Getting baby to properly latch on may be the toughest part of early breastfeeding, but keeping the milk flowing can be equally stressful for lactating mamas. While generations of women have turned to teas and natural herbs leaving the scent of maple syrup in the air, a new specialty cookie is destined to become an essential nursing aid, leaving behind more than just great taste.
Five Tips For Relieving Pain While Weaning
While breast may be best, at some point it must end. For a majority of LilSugar readers that time came after a year of breastfeeding. While some babies make the decision to wean on their own, 58 percent of LilSugar readers made the decision to switch over to a bottle or cup.
Did You Breastfeed For Selfish Reasons?
The decision to breastfeed is a natural one for many families. Putting baby to breast creates a unique bonding experience between mother and child, has been shown to create smarter children and may even lead to fewer overweight kids. As an added benefit, nursing may reduce the risk of breast cancer in certain women, cut daily expenditures and help shed unwanted pregnancy pounds.
Breastfeeding Drinks: Ga Ga or Gag?
Breastfeeding is hard work for a mama. It requires encouragement and dedication and even a few remedies to get through the initial discomfort. It's stressful enough that you may want a martini (that is, if you pump and dump) but would you down an alcohol free drink in the name of milk production?
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