18 Ways To Pass the Time When Your Due Date Is Near
The clock is officially ticking! I am well into my third trimester and my baby to do list is almost complete. I can hardly believe that my due date is…
Breastfeeding
Healthy Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding hunger is like a hairy, talkative monster with fangs and sour bad breath. It’s worse than pregnancy hunger. It’s the ongoing cacophony inspiring you to eat, eat, and eat…
5 Ways to Use Your Leftover Breast Milk Supply
Some lactating mothers have all the luck! They’re able to provide a consistent flow, or even overflow, of breast milk for their child and then some! Others, like me, struggle…
Natural Ways To Beat Mastitis
* Note: Always consult a doctor if you are concerned about mastitis * Breastfeeding moms, have you heard of or experienced the dreaded M word? That’s mastitis, if you’re wondering….
How to Explain Breastfeeding to Prepare Oldest Child
When my second baby came into the world and latched permanently to my breast, I figured my oldest would have questions. But her being only 2 years and a month,…
When It’s Time to Move On: Tips to Drying Up Your Milk Supply
It’s time to talk about how to dry up breast milk supply. My first child decided at 8 months to self-wean. Cold turkey, she nursed for breakfast and then for…
Stop Calling Breastfeeding “Natural”
Parents Magazine recently published a snippet from the healthcare journal Pediatrics, and parents are going crazy. They summarized this article which states, Promoting breastfeeding as “natural” may be ethically problematic,…
7 Ideas to Fill a Nursing Treasure Chest
Nursing with one baby is (or at least can be!) a calm, lovely time for snuggles and bonding. Or watching Netflix—I’m not here to judge. But when you have a…
Stop Saying “I Gave Up” on Breastfeeding
“Breastfeeding was really hard for me and my little guy. I tried for a few months but it was so painful that I just gave up.” -Jessica M. “My baby…
10 Ways Dad Can Support Your Breastfeeding
From trivial little things that I could probably do on my own if I wasn’t lazy, to the big stuff that keeps me going even though breastfeeding is hard, I’m…
10 Breastfeeding Tips for Success
Feeding your newborn is something you will do within the first hour (or even less) after giving birth, so breastfeeding is a topic most moms-to-be will research before the big…
MAM Anti-Colic Bottles for the Win!
When you are a new parent of a fussy, gassy or colicy baby, it can be very frustrating to find a baby bottle that not only will your little one take,…