As a nursing mom, there will undoubtedly be times when you will have to be away from your baby. Perhaps it will only be for a short period of time, such as when you go on a date with your husband. Sometimes you might have to be away from baby for a longer period, such [...]
If you are going back to work after having your baby, you may have questions about breastfeeding and pumping. The first thing you need to know is that you can still breastfeed when you are away from your baby. Don’t give up! Find supportive people to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Here are 10 [...]
10 Work-Life Balance Tips for New Moms By Marjorie Greenfield, MD The topic of balancing work and motherhood could fill many books. In my practice, I talk to new moms every day who invariably share their thoughts and ideas about the unexpected challenges of caring for young children, attending to their personal needs, and managing [...]
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump Even though this is a manual pump and not an electrical one, it has been my favorite breast pump thus far. I use it for times when I’ll be away from baby for a night or during out of town trips away from baby where I’ll need to relieve the [...]
It is possible that as a new mom, there will be times when you will have to be away from your baby for a short period of time. Perhaps you have to travel on business, or there is a medical procedure that you must have, that will make it impossible for you to breastfeed for [...]
Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump Where to buy: www.amazon.com Nursing your baby exclusively on breast milk for at least the first six months gives the baby the best start in life. Breastfeeding is the most natural way in terms of nutrition as well as skin to skin contact to encourage your baby’s development [...]
Pumps are a great resource for a lactating mother who can’t or chooses not to nurse, but still wants to give breast milk to her baby. They’re also quite handy for a mom who is returning to full time work after her baby is born and wants to pump. While manual expression is convenient (no [...]
You have to go back to work soon so you start pumping and storing milk. You introduce your baby to this foreign plastic container with a rubber nipple (aka bottle) only to discover that your baby’s having none of it. Poof! There goes your plan to transition baby to drink expressed milk before you start [...]
You can’t always be with your baby for every feeding. Whether you’re leaving for a mom’s night out or you’re headed back to work, you’ll need to have a supply of breast milk on hand. Breastmilk storage bags are a convenient and safe way to store your expressed milk. Breastmilk Storage Bags Ditch those flimsy [...]
Have you ever wondered how long you can leave your pumped breast milk in the fridge? It seems like everywhere you look online or in breastfeeding books you will get a different answer. The leading authorities on all things breast milk, La Leche League, say it is safe to store breast milk in the refrigerator [...]