Archive for November, 2008

Choosing Pumps for Breastfeeding

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

There are a large number of breast pumps available to use while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding pumps range from manual to electric to hospital grade. Deciding which pump you need depends on your lifestyle and needs. -A manual pump may be enough if you plan to stay at home with your infant and only need to pump [...]

Breastfeeding on One Side

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

Most lactation consultants will tell you that you should start by breastfeeding your baby on one side. Once he has emptied one breast, offer the other side to see if he’s still hungry. You may be surprised to learn that many infants, especially newborns, only need to nurse on one side to be satisfied. We [...]

Necklaces for Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

Necklaces for breastfeeding moms are often made of vividly colored beads or colors, meant to stimulate your baby’s senses while he nurses. Each necklace is made of a sturdier material to resist breaking while baby is tugging. For example this Teething Bling necklace shown above is made from high quality silicone so it’s irresistible for [...]

Keeping Baby Awake While Breastfeeding

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

Some babies are a little sleepier than others. Many people believe that you should never wake a sleeping baby, but this isn’t true for a breastfed infant. A sleepy baby can literally sleep through feedings or not stay awake long enough to get enough milk for proper growth. Keeping your newborn baby awake in the [...]

Jewelry for Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

When you’re breastfeeding, you may think you’re too busy to bother with accessorizing. Or you’re scared that baby will pull any jewelry you do wear right off! That doesn’t have to be the case. In addition to dressing up now and then and throwing on your regular jewelry and accessories, you can also find breastfeeding [...]

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

Now we have even more of an initiative to breastfeed and breastfeed longer; breastfeeding and breast cancer are correlated in a good way. Breastfeeding past one year may decrease your risk of developing breast cancer significantly and breastfeeding for just 6 months can still have a positive effect. Breastfeeding even lowers your baby’s risk of [...]

Cheap Nursing Bras

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

One of the most important things you need when breastfeeding are a couple of good nursing bras, but what if your budget is tight? You don’t want to compromise on quality but you still need to find nursing bras that won’t bust your budget. When looking for cheap nursing bras consider the following: •    It’s [...]

Condessa Nursing Bra

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by by carrie

Condessa nursing bras have taken the idea of the pretty nursing bra to a whole new level. The Condessa Cassandra Smooth Nursing Bra comes in 3 gorgeous colors: Seductive Sunset, Alluring Black, Captivating Mocha, and Tempting Rose. The Cassandra is a microfiber bra with a seamless design. The Condessa Cassandra Lace Nursing Bra in Rapturous [...]

Belabumbum Nursing Gowns

Posted on November 29th, 2008 by by carrie

The Belabumbum “Lotus” black lace nursing gown is a beautiful gown for any woman, but it has convenient snaps for nursing access. Available in small, medium and large. It’s machine washable for convenience. This gown is also available in pink for a softer look. You might also be interested in this nursing chemise by Belabumbum: [...]

Belabumbum Nursing Bras

Posted on November 29th, 2008 by by carrie

Belabumbum is a line of lingerie that features comfortable, beautiful and practical nursing bras and gowns. The Coppacabana, shown here, is available in black or nude and sizes Small/Medium/Large. With a stretchy soft cup design it’s soft and comfy but lace detail makes it attractive and fun to wear too. Belabumbum nursing bras have matching [...]