Month 4 Worry: When to Give Baby Water or a Sippy Cup

Month 4 Worry When to Give Baby Water or a Sippy Cup

Introducing new foods can be a complicated and controversial issue in newborns. Timing, safety, and food & nutrition are issues that must be considered. Yet there is something exciting about moving forward with diet, especially with your first baby. Water is reasonably safe and certainly nutritious, right? Many parents ask me, “Is there anything else to consider … Read more about Month 4 Worry: When to Give Baby Water or a Sippy Cup

Month 5 Worry: How & When to Start Solid Feedings

Month 5 Worry: How & When to Start Solid Feedings

The most common medical concern for parents of babies this age. Every parent has a number of magical parenting moments pre-programmed in his or her brain even before the baby is born. Watching your baby’s first moves, having your first phone conversation, letting go of the two-wheel bicycle for the first time as your child … Read more about Month 5 Worry: How & When to Start Solid Feedings

8 Frustrating Breastfeeding Challenges—and Solutions

Month 10 Worry: When Can I Switch to Milk from Formula?

Help for bothersome or (ow!) painful nursing issues. From latching issues to supply problems, thrush to mastitis, breastfeeding issues are common among new moms! Our expert resolves your more pressing (and painful!) breastfeeding challenges. When I teach classes to moms-to-be and new moms, there are so many questions that come up about breastfeeding. Many women have heard all … Read more about 8 Frustrating Breastfeeding Challenges—and Solutions

How to Choose a Pediatrician

Pregnancy Massage A Guide for Couples

Are you looking for the perfect doctor for your child but don’t know where to start? Learn how to interview candidates and communicate effectively with your child’s physician. Every parent dreams of the perfect doctor for their child—someone willing to answer every question with patience and grace while simultaneously providing gentle, friendly, and even fun healthcare. Trying to … Read more about How to Choose a Pediatrician

Secrets to Breast Pump Success – What no one tells you about being a pump mom

Secrets to Breast Pump Success - What no one tells you about being a pump mom

The conventional wisdom about how to pump enough breast milk doesn’t work for everyone. Three thousand ounces of milk later, one working mother shares the advice no one gave her. Hear her breast pump success. If women logged hours on a breast pump the way pilots log hours in airplanes, I’d be doing long-haul flights … Read more about Secrets to Breast Pump Success – What no one tells you about being a pump mom

Combining Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding – Balancing Breast and Bottle

Combining Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding Balancing Breast and Bottle

For numerous reasons, some women find that exclusive breastfeeding isn’t possible. The good news is that breastfeeding doesn’t have to be an all or nothing decision. How to combine breastfeeding and bottlefeeding from moms who’ve succeeded. Many women have a difficult time nursing their babies. Health, circumstances, or economic reasons may present an insurmountable barrier. And … Read more about Combining Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding – Balancing Breast and Bottle

10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby

Breastfeeding & pumping: Tips to keep milk supply going

Gleaning a better understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding and the numerous benefits it offers both Mother and Baby may help keep you motivated and increase your chances of success. Breastfeeding is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of new motherhood, but mastering the art of breastfeeding takes time. The first few weeks can be … Read more about 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby

Breastfeeding Soreness: 5 Ways to Soothe It

Why are so many breastfeeding babies low on vitamin D?

Breastfeeding can cause some soreness and discomfort to women, especially if it is their first time nursing. Here are some ways to soothe discomfort. I knew all about epidurals and breathing techniques before I went into labor with my first child, but I was unprepared for what came once she arrived—breastfeeding. While I had no firsthand experience, I figured my daughter … Read more about Breastfeeding Soreness: 5 Ways to Soothe It

12 Pregnancy Diet Essentials – The best foods for you and your baby

The Perfect What to Eat When Pregnant Diet

Peanut butter? Milk? Fish? Find out what foods you should stock your pantry with for the next nine months. Nosh on our list of 12 delectible and healthy goodies to help both you and Baby get the nutrients you need throughout pregnancy. Protein Why you need it: Protein is essential to the very foundation of your … Read more about 12 Pregnancy Diet Essentials – The best foods for you and your baby