Breastfeeding BFF BlogWelcome to the Breastfeeding-BFF Blog! Click on the orange tab for regular updates to the Breastfeeding BFF site, as well as news, notes and information for the breastfeeding mama. Check out the items below and let's get started! Medela Breast PumpTrying to decide on a breast pump can be a bit overwhelming. Manual or electric? Single or double? What kind of accessories do you really need? Let me make it easy for you: Go with an electric double pump, as this will be the easiest way to quickly get the most amount of milk. I recommend the Medela Pump In Style Metro Bag - it's the pump that I personally use, and it has been extremely useful for both daily and occasional use. Check out all the stats below for more details, but don't wait until you have to return to work to get your pump - buy it now and have one less worry!
Combining breastfeeding and pumping for baby’s side preferencesBreastfeeding and pumping don’t have to be two separate activities – especially if your baby develops a preference for one breast over the other. Here are a few suggestions on making the two work... Breastfeeding Legal Help – How to Protect Yourself and Your FamilyBreastfeeding Legal Help? It seems like everywhere you look right now, you’re hearing about breastfeeding moms being asked to cover up in – or even leave – public spaces. But is that even legal? Weaning from breastfeedingWeaning from breastfeeding can be a physically and emotionally challenging step in your breastfeeding journey. Here are some suggestions on how to wean while maintaining a close bond with your baby. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weaning from breastfeeding" I Breastfed My Adopted BabyMy husband and I were unable to conceive, and while we felt blessed to be able to adopt two children, I always regretted not being able to breastfeed my Permalink -- click for full blog post "I Breastfed My Adopted Baby" Tips for Working MothersWorking 9 to 5 (or later!) can throw a wrench in your breastfeeding schedule – that is, without the right preparation. Read on for useful ideas and suggestions for busy working mothers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tips for Working Mothers" Postpartum Exercises - How to Stay in Tip-Top Shape After DeliveryAs new mothers, you're probably very concerned about how to stay in tip-top shape after delivering your little bundle. When done properly, postpartum exercises … Postpartum Exercise Tips for the Nursing MotherMany forms of postpartum exercise are wonderful – but are there any special steps to be taken when you’re breastfeeding? Read on for tips customized for the nursing mother. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Postpartum Exercise Tips for the Nursing Mother" Mastitis - What is it and how do I get rid of it?Common causes and remedies for Mastitis … ouch no more! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mastitis - What is it and how do I get rid of it?" Setting Up a Lactation Room AnywhereYour bag is packed and you’re ready to pump at work…but, uh, where are you supposed to do this, exactly? Read on for suggestions on setting up your own mini lactation room. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Setting Up a Lactation Room Anywhere" How to Handle Engorgement while BreastfeedingBreastfeeding means occasionally dealing with engorgement – a sensation that might have you hitting the panic button! Relax and read on for tips on making it all better. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to Handle Engorgement while Breastfeeding" Help for clogged milk ductsClogged milk ducts are one of the most common problems a breastfeeding mother will encounter; here are a couple of ways to get relief. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Help for clogged milk ducts" Clean your breast pump supplies at work...How to... Tips and tricksHow do you clean your breast pump supplies at work? No problem – here are some suggestions to help fit a range of working situations, while maintaining your breastfeeding success. I AM A WORKING MOTHER, every mother in this world...I AM A WORKING MOTHER, every mother in this world is explained as working mother, because they have to work in their home and look after their child. Permalink -- click for full blog post "I AM A WORKING MOTHER, every mother in this world..." Breastfeeding BFF - Your Guide to Nursing Tips, Questions and AdviceA fun and friendly guide to breastfeeding from a fellow nursing mom. Join her for helpful tips, tricks and recommendations for the real world, with a little humor on the side. Breastfeeding Site MapBreastfeeding Site Map - All of our breastfeeding pages at a glance. Join her for helpful tips, tricks and recommendations for the real world. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding Site Map" Top 10 Benefits of BreastfeedingThe benefits of breastfeeding are enormous – both for you and your baby! Here are the top 10 best reasons to breastfeed. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Top 10 Benefits of Breastfeeding " Buy the right breastfeeding bras and save money...At the most basic level, you need breastfeeding bras that provide an excellent amount of support for your ever-growing, milk-producing breasts and easy access to get food to your baby... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Buy the right breastfeeding bras and save money..." Foods to Avoid while BreastfeedingThere are foods to avoid while breastfeeding to keep your little diner happy – and you as well. Here are a few of the more bothersome foods for breastfeeding babies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Foods to Avoid while Breastfeeding" Breastfeeding While Pregnant: The Scoop!Most women have several questions about breastfeeding while pregnant- conception, harm to baby or fetus, etc. Here is the answers to some queries that you may have about breastfeeding while pregnant. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding While Pregnant: The Scoop!" Tips for breastfeeding toddlerHave a breastfeeding toddler? Here’s what to expect as you nurse your growing child – from teething to…! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tips for breastfeeding toddler" Moms Share Their Breastfeeding StoriesLearn tales from the trenches in these breastfeeding stories from fellow moms. From “I never knew that” to “I can’t believe that happened!”, take comfort and learn from other moms who have been... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Stories" Breastfeeding Positions - Finding the Right Ones for You & Your BabyUsing the right breastfeeding positions can help your baby breastfeed better, and you to feel more comfortable - here's a rundown of which positions might work best for different situations. Breastfeeding Covers - How to Choose Good OneBreastfeeding covers can be a great addition to your nursing toolbox – but do you need one, and if so, which style? Here are some suggestions and tips for finding one that best suits your... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding Covers - How to Choose Good One" Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Understanding The Do's And Don'tsMany mothers ask about breastfeeding and alcohol. Many women who breastfeed wonder if it's safe for their baby if they have an alcoholic drink. The answer to this question depends on the amount... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Understanding The Do's And Don'ts" Packing your breast pumping bag for workYou’re already double-booked at work; how can you fit in pumping too? Make the best use of your busy day with a convenient, well-packed breast pumping bag. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Packing your breast pumping bag for work" Breastfeeding Legal help for you!Often I've been contacted by other mothers who are looking for immediate answers to their problems or want to at least know their rights. The best product I've found for myself and my readers is a Pre-Paid Legal membership. Click! It helps me and you to call a lawyer, in our own state, as many times as we would like to ask about our rights or deal with a problem. They will even make a phone call, write a letter, etc. to help fix problems you may have. How to Breastfeed Tips for Real MomWhen you’re learning how to breastfeed, the books make it sound so simple – but what about those topics they just don’t discuss? Read on for answers to your not-so-traditional nursing questions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to Breastfeed Tips for Real Mom" Making breastfeeding in public possibleBreastfeeding in public can be an intimidating task – but not if you know the right way to do it! Here are some ways to make it easier. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Making breastfeeding in public possible" Breastfeeding and Alcohol: A 4th of July readWe're getting ready to kick off Independence Day weekend here in the States (maybe you've already started??) - with all the barbecues and parties this weekend, it's a good time to brush up on breastfeeding and alcohol! You don't have to pass up a drink - just make sure you read this first. Have fun and be safe this weekend! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Breastfeeding and Alcohol: A 4th of July read" An Embarrassing Breastfeeding in Public MomentBefore I had decided if I was going to breastfeed my daughter or not, I heard a lot of opinions. So many of my friends had good and bad breastfeeding Permalink -- click for full blog post "An Embarrassing Breastfeeding in Public Moment" My Tip for Teeth and Nipple SorenessBreastfeeding stories are many and the experiences as varied as the women that have them. For me the breastfeeding has been a complete joy. I didn't have Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Tip for Teeth and Nipple Soreness" A Sticky Situation: Do You Carry a Change of Clothes?I am the mother of a 6 year old. At the end of the first month of pregnancy, my breasts got really sore and started growing. By the end of the third month, Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Sticky Situation: Do You Carry a Change of Clothes?" Breasteeding Controversy: To Feed or Not to Feed (Africa Trip)While I was in Africa with my husband last summer I seemed to find myself in a little breastfeeding controversy. My husband being the selfless man that Mom Vs. Nipple ShieldI always knew I would breastfeed my children. My mom had done that for my siblings and me, and there was simply no question that I would do the same for Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mom Vs. Nipple Shield" New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
