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Breastfeeding is truly one of the best things you can do for your new baby. Not only does it provide a special time for you to bond with your newborn, but it also provides ample nutrition that formulas and substitutes just can’t match. But what other benefits does breastfeeding offer? We’ve taken the time to break down why new mothers should consider breastfeeding and how doing so can improve the lives of both mother and child. Don’t believe me? Read on. Breastfeeding is fantastic for everyone and the following benefits show exactly why that is the case. Colostrum One of the best reasons to have a breastfed baby is to ensure he or she gets colostrum. This substance is yellowish in color and produced at the end of pregnancy and after birth. It’s a thick breast milk that contains a high amount of nutrients and antibodies that are essential for …

Deciding to breastfeed your child is a wonderful gift. After all, you’re providing your baby with the nourishment he needs right from birth. And unlike formulas, breast milk is specifically designed to provide the nutrients your baby needs. It’s a custom formula, if you will. Even so, some new mothers might feel self-conscious about the prospect of breastfeeding in public. But what can you do? If you’re out and about and baby needs to eat, it’s either throw modesty aside or use a breastfeeding cover up. What Are Breastfeeding Covers? Breastfeeding covers are essentially fabric aprons that cover your breasts as you nurse. These covers give you some privacy, even when out in public, but don’t make it so you have to leave social situations. You can continue to be a part of the group and carry on a conversation and breastfeed at the same time without feeling awkward. The …

Welcome! Whether you just started your pregnancy and  thinking about nursing your lil one right now or have nursed five kids already, I hope you find something useful on my site. I am one of those moms who gets extremely irked by the comments I’ve heard from women about why they didn’t nurse their babies.“I tried but I just couldn’t do it.” Sometimes these women have tried for a whole twelve hours. Studies show that in fact, only a very very small amount of women can’t breastfeed. If your baby is not latching on right, there is help! Talk to your doctor or midwife about breastfeeding while you are pregnant and talk to the hospital.Take the number of la leche league with you in your hospital bag. There are things you can do, and I intend to help. I post a lot of opinions and thoughts on My Blog section …

So you’ve made it through nine months, giving birth and now you have a newborn at home. Newborns cry when they are hungry, have to burp, when they’re cold, and sometimes for no good reason. Most of the time, babies will tell you why they are crying by their body language. Learning to read your baby’s cues will save you a lot of aggravation. The two easiest cues to read are hunger cries and burp me cries. When a newborn is hungry, they will often try rooting. Rooting means they will turn their head with their mouths open trying to find food. Also, if you offer a crying baby your finger and they suck hard on it, chances are your baby is hungry. When newborns start crying and moving their body around a lot, especially their legs, and even turn red in the face, they probably have gas. If you …

My son is now over two weeks old. We’ve been visiting relatives, to stores, and out to eat. Guess what? My baby has to eat when we’re out. I don’t think much of breastfeeding in public. In fact, my family has always been so cool about breastfeeding that it’s hard for me to realize that not all of society accepts it. I have no problem breastfeeding at a table. In fact, I have no problems breastfeeding in front of my dad or my 14 year old nephew. At this point. I do put a blanket over me and the baby when we are out. Since he is so young yet, sometimes he needs help latching on, epically if we are somewhere with different noises. So for now, I use the blanket. When he is older, I will be able to discreetly lift part of my shirt. Anyway, I in no …

Am I nesting? It is hard to tell. I’m 31 weeks now and I realize that I could have a baby in 6 weeks. That might not seem too soon but it is October 8th and I only have about 4 days with “nothing” scheduled left in October.   And by nothing, I am not counting taking my kids to and from school, food shopping, blogging and my daily housework.  Also, I might have another midwives appointment before the end of October. Then November, I will have a bunch of midwife appointments and I already have something going on about ten days already so that brings us to six weeks. The baby’s room is nowhere near ready and I still need to collet some baby things that I have gotten rid of. Oh my God… So, this week I have been washing baby blankets, car seats, and the like.  I have …