Make dressing your child easier You will spend a lot of time dressing your child. It’s a lot easier to do if you don’t have to wrestle him through every step. Here’s how to get the job done efficiently so that you and your child enjoy it. Plan ahead Before buying children’s clothing, start dressing […]
Choosing the Right Nursing Bra
Breast changes begin in the first trimester of pregnancy, and most mothers outgrow their pre-pregnancy bras right along with their non-maternity jeans. If you’re buying new bras during pregnancy, go ahead and buy nursing bras. These may not fit immediately after birth, when your breasts are swollen, but they’ll fit at some point in your […]
Breastfeeding in Public for the First Time
Breastfeeding Wherever You Go There’s no need to stay at home just because you’re breastfeeding. Mothers nurse their babies anywhere and everywhere, and you can learn to do this, too. A mom should feel free to feed her baby whenever and wherever without restrictions, so I don’t mean the following suggestions to be misconstrued as […]
18 Breast Pumping Tips
18 Better Breast Pumping Tips Pumping milk is a skill, just like breastfeeding your baby. Here are some breast pumping tips to help make pumping easier and to help you stimulate your milk ejection reflex, soothe sore nipples, pump more milk and make pumping more convenient. Stimulating Your Milk Ejection Reflex Try the following suggestions […]
Giving Pacifiers
My baby nurses so often that my nipples are getting sore. Is it okay to give her a pacifier? Babies are born with an intense need to suck. Some infants even suck their thumbs in the womb. Babies not only suck for food, but they also love to suck for comfort. Pacifiers are just what […]
Flat or Inverted Nipples
My nipples don’t stick out as much as I think they should. Will I be able to breastfeed successfully? Yes, you can breastfeed even if your nipples are flat or inverted. Babies feed on areolas, not nipples. When babies latch on and suck, they draw the nipple out, making it just the right size and […]
Ease Morning Sickness
24 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness The term “morning sickness” is misleading, as this queasiness can occur in the morning, afternoon, evening or middle of the night. Although it is inevitable and unavoidable, here are 24 ways to ease morning sickness. 1. Avoid Morning Sickness Nausea Triggers The most common offenders you should eliminate to […]
Getting an Ultrasound During Pregnancy
A Guide to Understanding Ultrasounds Getting a routine pregnancy ultrasound is a good idea to keep track of baby’s growth and their health in the womb. Learn about this safe and helpful checkup. What is Ultrasound? Ultrasound uses sound waves at frequencies higher than the human ear can hear. The doctor or technician runs the […]
Sore Nipples From Breastfeeding
Experiencing Sore Nipples From Breastfeeding Sore nipples from breastfeeding are not inevitable when you are just beginning. Painful feedings are a signal that something’s not right and you need to make a change. What’s Normal, What’s Not You can expect slightly sore nipples from breastfeeding when you first begin to nurse. As baby grasps the […]
New Guidelines for Pregnant Women and Flying
ANTIBIOTICS MAY NOT BE NEEDED FOR SOME EAR INFECTIONS A recent study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles questioned the need to treat uncomplicated ear infections with antibiotics. Doctors reviewed 74 research trials done between 1966 and 1999. After re-examining all the data, they concluded that 78% of children in the studies would have experienced resolution […]
10 Ways Attachment Parenting Discipline is Easier
Attachment Parenting Discipline is Easier You probably never thought of these attachment tools, such as breastfeeding and babywearing, as being acts of discipline, but they are. Gina, an attached mother of three, told us: “Knowing my children empowers me.” This kid knowledge becomes like a sixth sense enabling you to anticipate and control situations to […]
10 Tips For Working While Pregnant
Be Smart When Working While Pregnant Many women find themselves juggling the inside “job” of growing a baby and the outside job of working for pay. For some, especially those who do not suffer from pregnancy sickness and whose jobs are important to them, working while pregnant is a welcome way to wait out the […]