One of the best things a woman can do when pregnant and planning to breastfeed their baby is read breastfeeding books. Many of these will teach correct technique and positioning, and if a mom can get those right from the get-go, she can avoid most of the challenges moms face while nursing. Breastfeeding books also [...]

Most baby showers tend to not be very breastfeeding friendly. The games, decorations and even the presents seem to celebrate bottle feeding and formula use. The pregnant mother who is intent on breastfeeding is not supported in the way she deserves to be at a typical baby shower. With a few simple changes, however, a [...]

Weleda Nursing Tea Weleda Nursing Tea is a specialty tea for nursing mothers made with the finest ingredients. A nicely brewed cup of this tea should aid in your digestion and help soothe your baby’s tummy pains. The taste of the tea will be enjoyed by most, with its anise & fennel flavors. I like [...]

Heal Sore Nipples (Essential Oil) Review Where to buy: www.amoils.com Nursing a baby is a very rewarding and wonderful experience. Breastfeeding gives the baby the best start in life, but it also gives the baby and mother time to relax together and create a strong bond. If you are or have been a nursing mother, [...]

The ladies over at MommyCommunity are giving away a free Baby’s Bliss nipple cream. Go here to check it out: Is Breastfeeding Difficult? Before you go, see these related articles on this site: Is breastfeeding hard? Why breastfeeding is hard

Galactagogues, herbs used to increase breastmilk production in women, have been used for centuries by cultures all over the world. One mom reviewed a galactagogue tea here. Mother’s Milk is a breastfeeding tea and is available online or at larger health food or natural grocery stores. Review: Traditional Medicinal’s Organic Mother’s Milk I received a [...]

Getting a comfortable position for mom and baby for feeding time and achieving a good latch are so important to breastfeeding comfort and success. Breastfeeding support pillows can make this task a little easier since they lift baby to the proper position at the breast, allowing mom to nurse comfortably without straining. My Brest Friend [...]

During pregnancy, mothers usually have to buy certain items such as clothes to accommodate the physical changes in the body. Similarly, during lactation, mothers can purchase gear that can assist and make the breastfeeding period much more convenient. Although, there is a vast range of breastfeeding products available in the market, mothers do not necessarily [...]

Review: Udder Covers (Nursing Cover-up) Submitted by Esper I’ve never been the type of breastfeeding mother to cover up while nursing, but since Udder Covers was having a promotion at a great price awhile back, I couldn’t pass it up. Udder Covers is a nursing cover that goes over baby as he nurses. It has [...]

Review: Lansinoh Lanolin (for Breastfeeding Moms) submitted by Esper During pregnancy I was given Lansinoh lanolin for my breasts. I thought this would come in handy as I would be breastfeeding my child and had heard horror stories of painful nursing. Luckily, I never had to rely on my Lansinoh very often. However, there were [...]