tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47905236093684326552024-03-12T21:35:40.782-07:00Bella Materna Since 2000 we have focused our working lives to create beautiful maternity intimates and nursing bras to support new women in this incredible phase of life; new motherhood. We are here to serve moms, and help make their journey into motherhood *just* a little bit easier.ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-13864472510363902812015-09-26T00:30:00.000-07:002015-09-26T00:30:01.452-07:00Travelling, Pumping & Working... Jessica Writes<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 1em;">
It is a great time to travel when your new bundle of joy is right in your arms, and breastfeeding because your baby is with you is really great! </div>
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Now, the hard part, if you are travelling and pumping and working?!!</div>
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Our friend Jessica Shortall has writen an excellent book, part mom story, part 411, from her wild travel experiences working for TOMS (yes the famous shoe company). </div>
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You can buy her book at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Work-Pump-Repeat-Survival-Breastfeeding/dp/1419718703" target="_blank" title="Buy Work Pump Repeat ">Amazon </a>or many other places.</div>
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<a href="https://magic.piktochart.com/output/7029206-breastfeeding-business-trip" target="_blank" title="Info-Graphic Work, Pump, Repeat; working, breastfeeding mother travel tips"> Here is the link to her info-graphic</a></div>
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Below is the text of her info-graphic on breastfeeding + pumping while travelling/working.</div>
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1. Call ahead</div>
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Call the client office, conference center, or venue where you'll be spending time. Find a friendly person and straight-up tell them you're breastfeeding and need their help identifying a private place to pump, and a fridge to store milk.</div>
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2. Prepare for the airport</div>
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Pack your individual breast pump parts in ziploc bags in case the TSA worker wants to inspect them. Minimize your carry-ons, because you'll have a bag or cooler full of milk on your way home. </div>
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**Print this TSA provided link that says you're allowed to travel with a pump and as much breastmilk as you want.</div>
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3. Learn to pump in a bathroom</div>
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Family restrooms are the best because they have outlets and counters and sinks. But in a bind, you can use your pump's battery pack and stand in a stall with the pump bag hung on the door hook. Throw the pump parts in a Ziploc and worry about washing them later.</div>
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If they won't give you a fridge, say "FOR MEDICAL REASONS" until they cave. If they make you use the minibar, tell them that you expect not to be charged for moving stuff out of there. And if there just is no fridge, demand access to a kitchen fridge for your "medicine." Get the location of this fridge in writing so you can help the morning shift-worker find it when you check out.</div>
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- Reusable, lined lunchbag (for bringing milk home) for 1-2 day trip</div>
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- Soft-sided 6-pack cooler for 3-7 day trip</div>
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- Lots of large, slider-top Ziploc bags</div>
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- More breastmilk storage bags than you think you'll need</div>
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- Gel ice packs (in a pinch, get a flight attendent or airport bartender to put ice in some empty breastmilk storage bags)</div>
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- A big shawl in case you need to pump somewhere less-than-private</div>
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- Book: Work. Pump. Repeat: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work by Jessica Shortall Abrams Image, out September 8, 2015 www.workpumprepeat.com</div>
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*Took a little liberty to add a few items:</div>
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- We recommend packing 2-4 <a href="http://bellamaterna.com/" target="_blank" title="Bella Materna Essentials for the work, pump, repeat mom">Bella Materna Nursing Bras, Nursing Tanks, Nursing Gowns, Nursing Essentials.</a> you will need to have these key tools while you are on the road. We have underwire or wirefree nursing bras available to fit 32-44 B-J cups.</div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/products/smooth-wirefree-nursing-bra" target="_blank" title="Smooth Wirefree Nursing Bra by Bella Materna"><img alt="Smooth Wirefree Nursing Bra by Bella Materna" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Smooth_Wirefree_Nursing_Bra_Black_compact.jpg?v=1432946458" style="float: left;" /></a><a href="http://bellamaterna.com/products/sexy-tshirt-nursing-bra" target="_blank" title="Sexy TShirt Nursing Bra by Bella Materna great for breastfeeding breastpumping moms "><img alt="Sexy TShirt Nursing Bra" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Sexy_TShirt_Nursing_Bra_Black_product_compact.jpg?v=1429564983" style="float: none;" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/anytime-collection" target="_blank" title="Anytime Nursing Bra by Bella Materna great for breastfeeding and pumping moms 32-44 B-J cup"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Anytime_Full_Bust_Nursing_Bra_Black_compact.jpg?v=1432946482" /></a></div>
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- Breast Leak Prevention</div>
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we have 2 options:</div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/ardo-breast-pumps/products/lilypadz-nursing-pads" target="_blank" title="Lilypadz nursing pads prevent breastmilk leaking through to clothing"><strong>Lily Padz Silicone prevents leaks</strong></a> - these are nice because you only need 1 pair, less bulk, easier to travel, easy to clean, quick to dry. When you notice they are not sticking, that indicates when they need to be cleaned. Use your body soap or shampoo to clean them.</div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/ardo-breast-pumps/products/lilypadz-nursing-pads" target="_blank" title="LilyPadz Nursing Pads prevent the leak, perfect for travelling or swimming"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Lilypadz_compact.jpg?v=1429564055" /><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Lilypadz_actual_medium.jpg?v=1396371635" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/ardo-breast-pumps/products/bamboo-travel-pads" title="Bamboo Travel Nursing Pads - disposable 90%Biodegadable, easy for on the go nursing"><strong>Bamboo Travel Nursing Pads</strong></a> - if you leak be sure you have these extra soft and easy to use Bamboo Disposable Nursing Pads. Made with the absolute best materials, Eco Pure, and extra milk barrier to ensure no leaks make their way. </div>
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<a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/ardo-breast-pumps/products/bamboo-travel-pads" target="_blank" title="Bamboo Travel Nursing Pads"><img alt="Bamboo Travel Nursing Pad" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0316/9825/products/Bamboo_Disposable_Nursing_Pads_diagram_certified_eco_friendly_forest_council_medium.jpg?v=1435787851" style="float: none;" /></a></div>
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Take care - get plenty of rest and water, </div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0Seattle, WA, USA47.6062095 -122.332070847.2636815 -122.9775178 47.9487375 -121.68662379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-77567250317552030352015-09-21T23:41:00.002-07:002015-09-22T00:04:27.153-07:00Nursing Bra Controversy: Wire-Free or Underwire?<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 1em;">
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<strong>Nursing Bra Controversy: Wire-Free or Underwire?</strong></div>
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Since 2000 we have been in the business of making maternity bras for expecting women and nursing bras for breastfeeding moms, the first question usually is Wire or No Wire.</div>
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First off, this is just personal experience, not simply medical advice. If you are having issues with clogged ducts, and pain, especially fever --- quickly find a local <a href="http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3432" target="_blank" title="locate a lactation consultant">Lactation Consultant</a>. It is worth the money!</div>
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In 15 years, I have had no more than 5 customers raise concern about our bras causing a clogged duct for them. One woman was local, she came into our shop -- she had on a Wirefree bra....but the fit was way too tight! </div>
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We have successfully offered our patented Flexywire and Wirefree bras for almost 15 years now, and it seems to come down to a few things to be aware of in this realm. I realize that most doctors still don't recommend and underwire, but I bet it has more to do with caution because of a worst case scenario, than the success women have had breastfeeding with underwire nursing bras for years.</div>
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1. Bra Fit</div>
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If the fit of the bra is too tight and constricting, this can easily cause the clogged ducts. A key location is the bra cup seam - notice if it is digging in, especially if that seam is on top of breast tissue. It should be supporting tissue, not cutting it off. Also, loose saggy bras can be a culprit too! If your breast tissue is not supported well enough, gravity can be working against your milk flow.</div>
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2. Genetics</div>
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Some women are pre-disposed to getting clogged ducts, or worse - mastitis. If you know this about yourself, personally I recommend not to play Russian Roulette - just go tp a good bra fitter (usually a local lingerie boutique or a customer service focused department store like Nordstrom) and get a wirefree nursing bra. I highly recommend our <a href="http://bellamaterna.com/products/smooth-wirefree-nursing-bra" target="_blank">Smooth Cup Wirefree bra</a> especially if you are an E-H cup, also our <a href="http://bellamaterna.com/products/plunge-wirefree-tshirt-nursing-bra" target="_blank">Mesh Plunge</a> or <a href="http://bellamaterna.com/collections/anytime-collection/products/anytime-nursing-bra" target="_blank">Anytime Bras</a> are good wirefree alternatives.</div>
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If you are not pre-disposed to mastitis in a severe way, I personally found if there was a sore spot on my breast I would rub it firmly. Usually I would be able to find the duct which was a little clogged (on all different spots) and like a cramp, you can gently massage it. It seemed to work for me, but again this is not medical advice - just my personal experience. </div>
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4. Heal after birth - grow into breastfeeding</div>
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You just birthed a baby (vaginally or surgically it is traumatic on your body) give yourself time to recover and heal. Even though I am a fan of the underwire - I needed a couple of weeks to get used to breastfeeding, feeling comfortable and in a good rhythem with my baby boy.</div>
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Please feel free to contact us with any questions - we have helped thousands of women over these years.</div>
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Toll Free: 1-888-700-8438 (10am - 3pm PST)</div>
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Email: order@bellamaterna.com</div>
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Chat on our website: www.BellaMaterna.com </div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Here is another resource for </span><a href="http://www.breastfeeding-problems.com/plugged-duct.html" style="line-height: 1.4;" target="_blank">Breastfeeding-Problems.com</a></div>
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Take care - get plenty of rest and water, </div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0Seattle, WA, USA47.6062095 -122.332070847.2636815 -122.9775178 47.9487375 -121.68662379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-14163900115423497252015-07-27T22:57:00.000-07:002015-09-21T23:02:21.985-07:00USA Health Reform and Breastfeeding Mothers<h2 style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">
<strong>Federal Health Reform and Nursing Mothers</strong></h2>
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President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on March 30, 2010. (See the combined full text of Public Laws 111-148 and 111-152 <a href="http://www.ncsl.org/documents/health/ppaca-consolidated.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.) Among many provisions, Section 4207 of the law amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 (<a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title29/pdf/USCODE-2011-title29-chap8-sec207.pdf" target="_blank">29 U.S. Code 207</a>) to require an employer to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time such employee has need to express milk. The employer is not required to compensate an employee receiving reasonable break time for any work time spent for such purpose. The employer must also provide a place, other than a bathroom, for the employee to express breast milk. If these requirements impose undue hardship, an employer that employs fewer than 50 employees is not subject to these requirements. The federal requirements shall not preempt a state law that provides greater protections to employees.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs73.pdf" target="_blank">Fact Sheet on Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA</a>, U.S. Department of Labor</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/" target="_blank">Break Time for Nursing Mothers</a>, U.S. Department of Labor</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/faqBTNM.htm" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions – Break Time for Nursing Mothers</a>, U.S. Department of Labor</li>
<li><a href="http://webapps.dol.gov/FederalRegister/PdfDisplay.aspx?DocId=24540" target="_blank">Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers: Request for Information from the public</a>, Federal Register Notices, Vol. 75, No. 244, December 21, 2010</li>
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In addition, the ACA requires new private health insurance plans, including those available in the new health insurance marketplaces, to provide coverage for specified women’s preventive health services with no cost sharing (e.g., copayment, coinsurance, or deductible). Breastfeeding support, supplies and lactation counseling are one of these specified preventive services.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=22459" target="_blank">Preventive Services Covered Under the Affordable Care Act</a>, NCSL webpage</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/" target="_blank">Women's Preventive Services Guidelines</a>, Health Services and Resources Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/factsheets/2011/08/womensprevention08012011a.html" target="_blank">Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Access to Preventive Services for Women</a>, HHS.gov/HealthCare, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, August 2011</li>
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Hopefully this has given you some insights to the improvements made for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. This information is provided as a resource for you to learn more about your rights. </div>
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If you need help finding the best maternity bras or breastfeeding bras, please contact us. We are experts in ascertaining which nursing bras will work for you in the long run, and estimating your size and product needs. We love supporting our breastfeeding moms, with full bust nursing bras wirefree or underwire, with nursing accessories and nursing clothing to suit your specific needs.</div>
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We moms work so hard… We consistently put our needs last, and we do it with love, gratitude and a little bit of humor. Knowing that we are all in this together is what keeps us going, knowing that our sacrifice will give our babies the best, makes us fierce and powerful beyond belief.</div>
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We, here at KoalaKin, want to be able to give you something that will hopefully make your lives a bit easier. That’s why we are happy to have partnered with some amazing companies, and are able to offer you their products and services at a discount. Take a peek below at these amazing offers!</div>
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<b></b><b>A Mother’s Boutique</b></div>
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A Mother’s Boutique offers everything a new mother or mother to be needs – from maternity clothing to breastfeeding gear, nursing bras, breast pumps and slings.</div>
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When owner Judy Masucci was a new mother, she had a difficult time finding quality nursing clothing and products that would enable her to be successful at breastfeeding. She realized this “unmet need” was also something many other mothers also experienced. Coming from a business background, Judy decided she could use her corporate skills to develop a solution for this need. She realized that she would be able to meet her personal goals of spending more time with her son, while achieving professional goals of helping other new mothers succeed with breastfeeding. This led her to start up <b>A Mother’s Boutique</b>.</div>
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PROMO: Judy is offering our awesome mamas a 10% discount off all orders. Just use the promo code KOALAKIN. The code expires 12/31/14.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The HadleyStilwell clothing line was inspired by the challenge of having to look pulled-together and professional at work with little sleep and possibly no shower (!), yet also needing to quickly and discreetly pump in public places. It’s a daunting situation for new mothers, and breastfeeding is often the first thing to go.</span></div>
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HadleyStilwell makes it easy for busy breastfeeding mothers to get dressed in two seconds flat with coordinating designs that help you feel beautiful when breastfeeding or pumping. But it’s much larger than the clothes: Aside from no skin exposure, quick access to breasts, and wrinkle-free durable fabric, it’s about a mother’s overall wellbeing. Feeling good about breastfeeding will spill over into all aspects of your life. And that is my vision for breastfeeding mothers…</div>
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PROMO: It’s our pleasure to offer a 15% discount through the end of May on the Fleece Lounging and Co-Sleeping Top to keep you warm this winter and in perpetuity. And…it’s the perfect layer under your KoalaKin! Code: GOMOM</div>
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<b></b><b>Snugabell Mom & Baby Gear</b></div>
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Snugabell designs and manufactures breastfeeding and pumping products. Our mission is to support moms’ decision to breastfeed through education, community and beauty. All of our products are designed for mamas who are not willing to forgo fashion for function, so they feel beautiful regardless of the last time they changed out of their PJs or had a shower! This may sound trivial in the wake of introducing a brand new person to this world, however our customers tell us that our products help them retain a little bit of “self” amongst all the baby-centric happenings of new parenthood. Snugabell works hard to enhance the breastfeeding relationship between a mother and her babe and we hope that our products continue to help thousands more dyads succeed in reaching their personal breastfeeding goals.</div>
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AMAZON PROMO: 20% off PumpEase - Ends: Feb 25 – 11:59pm</div>
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<b>Please ensure the </b><b>listing says “Sold By Snugabell Mom & Baby Gear and Fulfilled by Amazon” or the promo code won’t work!</b></div>
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<b></b><b>Undercover Mama</b></div>
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Undercover Mama is mom invented, mom owned and mom operated. They are passionate about breastfeeding and strive to provide mothers with an affordable alternative to an expensive nursing wardrobe. The Undercover Mama clips to any nursing bra and allows for you to keep your tummy and back covered while still giving full access for nursing. With Undercover Mama you can make any shirt a nursing shirt.</div>
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PROMO: Valid for 20% Off - Expires 2/25/2014</div>
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Plus free shipping on two shirts or more!</div>
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<b></b><b>MamaPear Designs</b></div>
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Lara Audelo is a breastfeeding mother, educator, supporter of all moms, and has a passionate activist side that is drawn to many causes. Her most important cause is helping women make informed choices and supporting them in their mothering journeys. She is the owner of MamaPear Designs and the author of The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture, which was published in 2013.</div>
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PROMO: Lara is offering all our mamas 20% off her book “The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture: Seeking Mother-to-Mother Support in the Digital Age”, featuring raw, honest and uplifting stories, tips and resources for all breastfeeding moms. Code: KK20OFF</div>
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<b></b><b>MilkMakers</b></div>
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Emily Kane is the founder of Milkmakers. She created Milkmakers cookies because she needed them.</div>
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Emily went back to work after here first daughter was born and found herself in a new situation — trying to manage work life, home life, and fitting in the time to pump during an already busy day. Her milk supply started to go down and she worried that she wouldn’t be able to provide enough milk for her baby.</div>
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When a lactation consultant first told her about lactation cookies, it seemed too good to be true: She could eat delicious cookies AND increase her milk supply? To her surprise, <b>she saw an immediate boost in her milk production.</b></div>
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Lactation cookies can help promote an abundant supply of breast milk. The result: a well-fed baby and a happy family.</div>
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PROMO: Emily is so excited to offer 10% off all their products with the code: KOALAKIN. (Limit one order per customer. Offer valid through December 31st, 2014)</div>
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The Naked Nursing Tank is 100% Canadian made. Owned and operated by 2 Guelph, Ontario Moms, it was invented with the intention to support breastfeeding moms, making it that much more comfortable to nurse their babies ANYWHERE! The Naked Tank is an award-winning product with international recognition for “The most UNIVERSAL Nursing Tank on the market!” Worn underneath your regular wardrobe, The Naked Nursing Tank is a midsection cover-up for breastfeeding women, that allows women the option to wear their most supportive bra of choice. The Naked Tank transforms your entire wardrobe into nursing wear making it a unique and affordable option for every mom! Going from size XS to 5X -we got all shapes and sizes covered!</div>
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PROMO: Purchase yours now with coupon code KOALAFREESHIP and receive Free shipping on ALL orders!</div>
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In 2005, working mother Sari Davidson created the very first SippiGrip in San Ramon, California. Davidson became frustrated when her 1 year old son, Jake, would throw his sippy cup to the floor from his highchair, stroller, and car seat. Davidson was constantly picking up the cups that were either getting dirty or lost. Necessity really was the mother of invention; hence, the SippiGrip was born!</div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-32447960441878843622014-02-05T22:50:00.004-08:002015-09-21T23:03:45.992-07:00Month by Month info-graphic to the #breastfeeding journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is a great info-graphic guide to the breastfeeding journey (generalized of course, each journey is unique!)</div>
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Thank you to our friends at <a href="http://hadleystilwell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hadley Stilwell</a>, creator of great nursing clothing for sharing with us.</div>
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<br />ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-33094980311155795772014-01-17T12:12:00.000-08:002014-01-17T12:12:11.148-08:00New Mom Bra Tips by Bella Materna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-18948133992928233172014-01-06T16:33:00.000-08:002014-01-06T16:33:12.852-08:00Timeline of a Breastfed Baby - Great read for brand new moms!<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">All babies reach milestones on their own developmental timeline. A multitude of factors influence the rate of each baby’s individual growth such as genetics, form of delivery, gestation at delivery, medical issues, effectiveness of the placenta prior to delivery, and so on. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">However there is a persistent and understandable demand from first-time mothers for information on what is considered ‘the norm’. This is particularly so with breastfeeding, as understanding breastmilk intake is more complex than looking at the ounce mark on a bottle. This is a topic rife with large-scale confusion, especially as breastfeeding mothers are in the minority and can often find themselves, and their health workers, comparing their baby with formula-fed babies. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">What follows is a timeline detailing the journey of the average breastfed baby. I hope it will prove to be a useful and reassuring tool for new mothers.</span><br />
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<li>Your breasts have grown about 2 cup sizes in preparation for the new life you will continue to grow out of the womb. Breast tissue is comprised mainly of fatty tissue & milk ducts, which grow in anticipation of the wee one soon in your arms. </li>
<li>Milk may already be appearing on your nipples, either dry or wet, have no fear, your body is only preparing. </li>
<li>Not a bad idea to get your nipples a little toughened up before baby comes, don't hurt yourself. Someone recommended it to me, and I was glad I had done extra loofa work in the months before breastfeeding. If you were going on a trip with new shoes, wouldn't you want your feet to be ready for your new shoes? Breastfeeding is a journey, and preparation certainly helps.</li>
<li>Get some good tools in prep for your journey: </li>
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<li>3-5 nursing bras / tops </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Anytime-Collection-at-Bella-Materna-CID178.aspx" target="_blank">Sleep: Anytime Collection</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Bras--Wire-Free-at-CID155.aspx" target="_blank">Wirefree Day: Plunge Bra or Smooth Bras</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Bras--Underwire-at-CID166.aspx" target="_blank">Underwire Day/Work: Sexy T-Shirt or Smooth T-Shirt</a>)</li>
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<li>Nipple salve:</li>
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<li>(<a href="http://www.motherlove.com/product/1001-Nipple-Cream.html" target="_blank">Motherlove Nipple Cream</a>, <a href="http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/breastfeeding-support/natural-nipple-butter.html" target="_blank">Earth Mama Baby Angel Nipple Butter</a>, <a href="https://www.lansinoh.com/products/hpa-lanolin" target="_blank">Lansinoh Lanolin</a>) </li>
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<li>Natural nipple cooler: organic green cabbage (with baby #2, I envisioned a bra designed with a pretty green lace to honor my love for green cabbage cooling properties!)</li>
<li>Nursing pads to absorb leaks: washable or disposable, or Lilypadz are silicone so you do not actually leak.</li>
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<li>Given enough uninterrupted time skin-to-skin, your baby may move towards your breast and begin feeding without assistance.</li>
<li>The first feed helps to stabilize baby’s blood sugars and protect baby’s gut (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
<li>Most babies will nurse better at this time than they will for the next couple of days. Take advantage of this. “A full-term healthy newborn's instinct to breastfeed peaks about 20 to 30 minutes after birth if he is not drowsy from drugs or anesthesia given to his mother during labor and delivery” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbjulaug05p142.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>). Breastfeeding in the delivery room or the recovery room after a Cesarean section lays the hormonal groundwork for your future supply of mature milk.</li>
<li>If you experience greater than expected blood loss while giving birth or have retained placenta inside your uterus after birth, this can lead to milk supply problems.</li>
<li>Make sure that the birth team members are aware that no formula is to be given to your baby unless strictly necessary and not without your consent.</li>
<li>Your baby will be weighed following his birth.</li>
<li>Your baby's first feeds are about quality, not quantity. At the moment, and for the first few days after birth, your breasts are producing small quantities of colostrum (about 3-4 teaspoons daily). This is a concentrated clear yellow secretion which is high in protein, fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, as well as antibodies that protect your baby from bacterial and viral illnesses.</li>
<li>Your newborn should not go longer than three hours between feedings. However you may find that he is very sleepy for the first few days and may not be interested in feeding. If this happens, you will need to wake him up. Undressing him and giving skin to skin contact will help wake him up and encourage him to feed.</li>
<li>As you feed, the hormone oxytocin will help your uterus regain its tone after birth. This process also protects against excessive bleeding as you recover from childbirth. You may feel mild menstrual-like cramps whilst your uterus shrinks.</li>
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<li>During your baby's first 24 hours, he might wet his nappy only once or twice (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>). This is because the colostrum you produce is highly digestible and perfect nutrition for your baby, so there's not much left to eliminate. </li>
<li>Over the next 24 hours, your baby will begin to increase their hunger so they are having eight to twelve feedings per 24 hours. Many babies will feed more frequently than this and it may seem as though your baby is insatiable. This is because his stomach is so small it gets full very quickly and empties very quickly (about the size of their fist!). Feeding frequently is also essential to build up your milk supply, so feed on demand rather than clock watching.</li>
<li>Most newborns require 10 to 45 minutes to complete a feeding (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847373755/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1847373755" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Murkoff. S</a>).</li>
<li>It can take a week or two for your letdown reflex to work in sync with your baby. Until then it's likely to be erratic (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). Offering your baby a chance to feed whenever you notice a tingling sensation or a sudden leakage of milk will help it begin to work more reliably.</li>
<li>Expect at least one or two wet diapers each day for the first few days after birth. It may be difficult to tell if a diaper is wet at this early stage, and it is normal to find pink crystal-like stains. </li>
<li>During this period, your baby’s mouth is acutely sensitive to any stimulation. A dummy, bottle, or sucking on your finger stimulates your baby’s mouth differently than your nipple. A newborn can easily become accustomed to this overstimulation of the tongue and hard palate. “Confusion can occur after just one exposure to a bottle or dummy” (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0814480578/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0814480578" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rubin. S</a>). Therefore try to avoid or delay your baby’s contact with non-breast suckling until he is at least 6 weeks old.</li>
<li>These first two weeks are crucial for breastfeeding. Frequent and effective feeding during this time primes milk-making cells, laying the foundation for optimum milk production. In many cases where breastfeeding goes wrong, the problem can be traced to this very early period (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
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<li>Expect at least two wet diapers today (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>From now onwards your baby should be producing at least two teaspoon-sized poos (or larger) per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Most babies (whether breastfed or not) will have a small amount of jaundice, which starts after the first 24 hours of birth, reaches a peak around day 3 or 4, and then gradually fades over the next week.</li>
<li>Frequent breastfeeding or pumping during these crucial days after birth awaken receptors sensitive to the hormone prolactin, a key player in the production of mature breast milk. If you become separated from your baby or your baby is unable to breastfeed, then pump your breasts with an electric breast pump every three hours. Pumping will send your body the message that you intend to breastfeed.</li>
<li>You may have heard the mantra: "If it hurts, you're doing it wrong". Whilst agonising pain indicates a problem and should receive immediate attention, a moderate level of discomfort is normal during these early days as your breasts adjust to being suckled. You should feel a gentle tug that will take some getting used to. (Insert my image of new shoes on a journey here, once you get through the rough spots it will be so much better!)</li>
<li>It is not unusual for a newborn to suck for a very long time.</li>
<li>Your baby's bowel movements will now change to a greenish-brown colour and will look like thick pea soup. He will pass two to three stools per day. If your baby has not had a movement by the end of today, your doctor should be notified (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>One of our customers has a plan with her partner: "I manage input (milk), he manages output (diaper) I loved this sharing!</li>
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<li>Feel that you are having a tough time? You’re not alone. In a recent Pediatrics study, three days after giving birth, 92 percent of new mothers say they were having problems breastfeeding. Half of the mothers reported problems with getting the baby to latch on to the breast, or other feeding issues like nipple confusion. And 44 percent said pain was a problem. A further 40 percent said they felt that they weren't producing enough milk (<a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/4/e865.full" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pediatrics 2013</a>). But remember, these are maternal perceptions and most likely not reflections of the physiological reality. If you find yourself in the majority of moms and feel you are having problems, please do contact <a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>, or <a href="http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3337" target="_blank">certified Lactation Consultant in your area.</a></li>
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<li>By now you will have given your baby his first - and easiest - "immunisation" (antibody-rich colostrum) and helped to get his digestive system running smoothly.</li>
<li>Your baby will be weighed again around this point, probably at home by your midwife or with the pediatrician. Most babies lose between 8 and 10 per cent of original birth weight, as they adjust to the sudden loss of his beloved placenta. Breastfed babies, who have consumed only teaspoons of colostrum, generally lose more than bottlefed babies (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847379745/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1847379745" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Murkoff. H</a>). This weight loss is quite normal and expected, and you should see your baby start to gain weight soon. Remember also that in the first few days your baby may be weighed on several different sets of scales, which can all give subtly different readings.</li>
<li>Also around this time, your milk will ‘come in’ and you may find yourself with the infamous ‘melons’ – aka your breasts swelling and becoming engorged and warm. Overabundance at this time is normal as your body learns to predict exactly how much milk your baby needs (note that if you had a c-section or are diabetic, your milk may come in a few days later than this). The engorgement usually settles down within 24-48 hours. As your baby starts to feed regularly your body will adapt to producing the right quantities of milk to nourish him. Engorgement is more uncomfortable for some women than for others and is typically more pronounced with first babies. With subsequent babies, engorgement may occur sooner. You may wish to apply chilled cabbage leaves to ease engorgement, however limit use to 20 minutes, no more than 3 times per day, as cabbage can decrease milk supply.</li>
<li>It is important once your milk does come in that your breasts are regularly emptied in order to stimulate and ensure a good supply of milk. </li>
<li>Check your breasts for blocked ducts which are more likely to occur around this time. Try to avoid wearing a tight fitting bra during this short engorgement phase if possible as a bra may compress your breasts and make swelling worse.</li>
<li>The colour of your early milk will gradually shift from yellow to white. At the moment your creamy transitional milk contains high levels of fat, lactose, vitamins and more calories than the colostrum. The photo bellow shows colostrum on the left expressed on day 4, and on the right is breastmilk expressed on day 8.</li>
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<li>In these early days you may feel your baby's feeding pattern is quite unpredictable, but go with it. Feed him when he wakes, for as long as he wants, until he literally drops off.</li>
<li>On average, feedings will take about 15-20 minutes on each side, although variations are normal. Like adults, babies can be fast or slow eaters. Flow can also vary among mothers: some have a fast flow or milk, while others have a slower flow, making feeding last longer.</li>
<li>Your baby may take only one side at a time but it is wise to offer both.</li>
<li>If you are not happy with how things are going, get help early. <b>It's easier to correct problems early than to be re-building a milk supply next week.</b> I recommend speaking over the phone with a La Leche League leader or attending a La Leche League meeting.</li>
<li>As a result of your milk coming in your baby will start passing soft mustard-yellow stools (or orange and even green can be normal). At this stage at least one nappy per day should be full of poop and a mess to clean up. This ‘explosive poo’ phase will continue for a few more weeks.</li>
<li>Whereas in the past few days it may have been difficult to tell that your baby’s nappy is wet, now his nappies should be undeniably wet, however the urine should have no strong colour or smell. </li>
<li>Your baby should be producing at least six pale yellow wees every day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Most babies of this age spend an average of 187 minutes per day nursing during their first two weeks of life (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Smaller babies tend to eat more frequently than bigger babies (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>You may now be feeding around a dozen times over 24 hours. Soon, you will build up to around 20 minutes per feed every two to four hours. Fear not. This frequency is only temporary, and as your milk supply increases and your baby gets bigger, the breaks between feedings will get longer. Mothers who are particularly anxious to make a success of breastfeeding are apt to feel disappointed by this frequency on the assumption that it means the breastmilk supply is inadequate. This is incorrect. The baby has now settled down to the serious business of eating and growing and is providing the breasts with the stimulation they must have if they are to meet the increasing demands. </li>
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<li>Feeling tired? Night time waking is the result of healthy biology. During these early weeks breastfed babies are hungrier at night than during the day. Your newborn’s hunger naturally corresponds to the rise of your breastfeeding hormones after midnight. These late-night feedings serve to help you to build a strong milk supply. Over time, the situation will evolve, and your baby will sleep more at night and be awake for more hours during the day.</li>
<li>The frequency of your baby's feeds is likely to reach a peak today. After this, things will gradually settle into a pattern. Some feeds will be long, others just snacks (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your nipples may be slightly sensitive during these first few days - a few seconds of 'ouch' at the beginning of a feed isn't unusual - but that's all. After that, the feed should be pain free. This preliminary soreness should resolve itself by day 10. Pain that makes breastfeeding intolerable and /or cracked and bleeding nipples are <i>never</i> normal and needs immediate attention from a health professional familiar with breastfeeding management.</li>
<li>During these early days you may find relatives and other well-wishers offering to “take the baby off you while you rest/ buy groceries/ get on with the housework”. What would be more helpful however would be to hear: “let me do some housework for you while you get on with nursing and bonding with your baby”. For a not-so-subtle hint, print <a href="http://www.normalfed.com/Starting/refrig.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">THIS</a> and put it on your fridge or in another prominent place.</li>
<li>You may notice your baby has a 'nursing blister' on their top lip. These are painless blisters that often form on a baby's lips in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding. They are a harmless sign that your baby is feeding well, and they will soon fade. </li>
<li>Your baby's bowel movements will now change to a loose, mustard-yellow, cottage-cheese or seed-like consistency. These are called milk stools. Your baby will pass two to five stools per day, most probably during a feeding.</li>
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<li>Your baby will tend to gain weight steadily as your mature milk supply is established. Once your baby is regularly gaining weight, it is no longer necessary to wake them to breastfeed. Simply follow your baby’s lead.</li>
<li>Expect your baby to now gain around 4-7 ounces (112-200 grams) per week for their first month.</li>
<li>At this point your breasts may feel full but soft. You may frequently leak breast milk and begin wearing breastpads. However note that leaking has no relationship to how much milk you’re making.</li>
<li>Young babies, both breast and formula fed, are often fussy. This fussiness starts at around 1-3 weeks, peaks at around 6-8 weeks and is gone by 3-4 months. "They want to be 'in arms' or at the breast very frequently and fuss even though you attempt to calm them. They often seem 'unsatisfied' with their feedings and even seem to reject or cry at the breast" (<a href="http://www.mother-2-mother.com/cc-baby-B.htm#Fussiness" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mother to Mother</a>). It is not unusual for fussiness to happen during the late afternoon and evenings, and is usually NOT due to hunger, wet/dirty nappy, or anything that you can remedy. It is usually NOT related to milk supply, although some mothers worry about this.</li>
<li>By the end of this week your transitional milk will have turned into mature milk which is thinner and contains more water. It consists of 90 percent water and 10 percent of carbohydrates, proteins and fats necessary for both growth and energy. There is more watery high-protein milk at the start of a feed, gradually gaining higher levels of fat as you go through the feed.</li>
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<li>Most babies have regained their original birth weight by this age. If this is the case, the frequency of weighing should reduce. Note that there is no compulsory requirement to get your baby weighed.</li>
<li>If your baby has yet to regain their birth weight, try not to worry, “it can take up to three weeks” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbnovdec94p184sup.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>). Encourage your newborn to breastfeed frequently during the day as well as during the night. Also wait until your baby has finished feeding from the first breast before offering the second. This way, you can be sure that your baby is getting to the rich, fatty hindmilk.</li>
<li>You are likely to also notice your baby’s first growth spurt around this time. This means that your baby will actively return to the breast many times for closely linked ‘cluster’ feedings. Typically, this pattern occurs during the late afternoon or evening hours. Growth spurts generally last 2-3 days, but for a few mothers they can last a week or so. This is normal, healthy behaviour and NOT a sign that you have an inadequate milk supply.</li>
<li>By now at least one nappy per day should be thoroughly soaked.</li>
<li>Although sucking is a newborn reflex, the mechanics of effective latching on aren't. It usually takes a couple of weeks, and sometimes longer, for mothers and babies to get really good at nursing.</li>
<li>Does your baby have jaundice? So-called 'breastmilk jaundice' is much less common than newborn jaundice. It doesn't normally appear until now. Unlike a baby with newborn jaundice, the baby with breastmilk jaundice is alert, asking for feeds frequently, weeing and pooing normally and gaining weight. So, although it can last for several weeks or even months, this type of jaundice doesn't usually need any treatment (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
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<li>You have reached the stage where your baby will probably have a little neck control and a decent latch which makes this the perfect time to practice the lying down breastfeeding position. Once mastered, this position will greatly aid night time feedings as you can snooze whilst your baby helps himself.</li>
<li>Your nipples 'toughen up' after 2 to 3 weeks (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>).</li>
<li>You probably feel as though you have done nothing but feeding. However by now you and your baby will be getting to grips with the practicalities of feeding and leaning to trust each other. It may not feel like a huge milestone but by focusing on breastfeeding for these first three weeks you have set up your long-term capacity to produce as much milk as your baby needs and laid the foundations for an easy breastfeeding relationship.</li>
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<li>"By around week 4 your baby will take around 40 minutes to feed, rather than an hour" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby’s weight will probably start to slow down a little from his previous rapid gain. Expect your baby to gain an average of 1-2 pounds (1/2 to 1 kilogram) per month now until 6 months.</li>
<li>Your baby's poo production will also slow down. She may go for several days (maybe even a week or more) without producing a poo at all. This is quite normal at this age (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). Other breastfed babies may pass several per day. It depends very much on the individual. Infrequency is not a sign of constipation. Hard, difficult-to-pass stools are. Constipation is very rare in breastfed babies, more frequent with formula supplementing.</li>
<li>Your baby will grow in length by about an inch per month (2.5c.m.) until 6 months.</li>
<li>As babies grow older, they not only gain more slowly, they also gain more irregularly. Teething or illness may take their appetite away for several weeks and they may hardly gain at all. When they feel better, their appetite revives and their weight catches up with a rush (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>There is no reason to expect your baby to put on weight at a steady rate, week after week, so there's no advantage in weighing her frequently. Unless there are particular concerns about her health, there's no need to weigh her more than once a month (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>By exclusively breastfeeding for at least 1 month you have given your baby significant protection against food allergy to 3 years of age, and also against respiratory allergy to 17 years of age (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7564787" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Saarinen. UM and Kajosaari. M</a>).</li>
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<li>Your baby’s second growth spurt will occur around this time.</li>
<li>At this point you may start to notice that your breasts stop feeling so hard and full before each feed, and stay much softer, but fear not, they are actually producing more and more milk for your growing baby. Don’t assume you’re running out because your breasts are softer between feeds: your body is simply becoming more efficient. In fact, between feeds your breasts will probably feel like they did before you were pregnant (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). It is unfortunate that this change often occurs at the same time as the 6 week growth spurt, which naturally leads mothers to be unnecessarily concerned about their milk supply. "A baby can still get 180ml (6fl oz) or more from a breast that to the mother does not seem at all full" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>It’s common at this point to notice that one breast is producing more milk than the other or is easier for your baby to latch onto.</li>
<li>Leaking is likely to have diminished or ceased altogether now, although some mothers experience leaking longer than others.</li>
<li>You may no longer feel your letdown reflex or the feeling may have diminished in strength. Some mothers never feel let-down at all, but they can tell by watching their baby's pattern of suck and swallow when their let-down is occurring.</li>
<li>It is not recommended that you start expressing until you have had a chance to build up a good milk supply. This usually happens at around 6 weeks. If you decide to start pumping, be aware that pumping only small amounts is not an indicator of a low milk supply.</li>
<li>Likewise, this is the earliest you should introduce a dummy / pacifier.</li>
<li>By now you will have eased your baby through the most critical part of his infancy. Newborns who are not breastfed are much more likely to get sick or be hospitalized, and have many more digestive problems than breastfed babies. Also breastfeeding for 6 weeks means that your child now has less risk of chest infections up to 7 years old (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<li>Your baby will still need to feed about every two to two and a half hours, although he may go three hours. The normal range is anything from eight to twelve feedings in twenty-four hours (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0749942215/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0749942215" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">West 2010</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby may now spend less time at each nursing session because he has become more efficient at the breast and therefore requires less time to milk it effectively (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). He may also only need to nurse one side per feeding, rather than both sides as he may have done before. Always offer the second side but don't worry if your baby doesn't seem to want it or need it.</li>
<li>At this point, most babies, whether breast or formula-fed still need to feed once or twice during the night.</li>
<li>"By month 2, babies' mouths are much bigger so they find it easier to latch on" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>). Consequently, you may find that any over-supply or latching problems begin to correct themselves naturally around now.</li>
<li>From now until 4 months old, your baby should nurse at least 6 times per 24 hour period.</li>
<li>If you choose to get your baby vaccinated they will have their first vaccination around now. By breastfeeding you are enhancing your baby's antibody response, strengthening the effectiveness of the vaccine (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17097198" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Silfverdal. SA et al</a>). Nursing during the vaccination process will also offer your baby a unique level of pain relief (<a href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/720176" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tansky.C and Lindberg. CE</a>).</li>
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Perhaps you’re noticing that your baby looks slimmer than their formula fed peers? Studies have shown that breastfed babies become noticeably leaner beginning around 2–3 months in comparison to formula-fed babies (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15520757" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kramer et al., 2004</a>)</div>
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<li>By breastfeeding exclusively for 2 months, your child now has a lower risk of food allergy at 3 years old (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<li>Another growth spurt, hang in there. Don’t be tempted to give formula (or even worse, solids) to appease your baby’s appetite, because a decrease in the frequency of nursing would reduce your milk supply, which is the exact opposite of what your baby is ordering. Seek a drop in breastfeeding peer group for support.</li>
<li>Even after the growth spurt has passed, a baby between three and four months old should be feeding at least every four hours during the day.</li>
<li>If your baby is beginning to give up his night feeds, you will find that he nurses longer at his day feeds.</li>
<li>Your breastfed baby will tend to need much less burping now.</li>
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Interesting fact: If you are exclusively breastfeeding, your milk is currently providing 535 calories, 6.8g of protein and 37g fat for your baby per day! (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22378322" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thompson 2012</a>).</div>
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<li>You've probably heard the delicious fact that breastfeeding uses up the fat stores you laid down in pregnancy. The greatest weight loss is seen in the three to six month period (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0117019356/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0117019356" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Moody et al</a>). You’ve just hit the start of this uber fat-burning period.</li>
<li>You may find that your baby becomes more distracted during feeds now. This is because her eyesight has developed and she can see across the room. When your baby seems distracted, take care that this doesn't mark the beginning of a habit developing when your baby feeds less and less during the day, then makes up for it at night.</li>
<li>Are you finding that your baby is sleeping better at night now? At three months, nocturnal sleep is actually increased in breastfed babies compared to formula fed babies due to tryptophan in breast milk which acts as a regulator (<a href="http://www.nel.edu/26-2005_6_pdf/NEL260605A07_Barriga.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cubero et al 2005</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for at least 3 months you have given your baby a 27 percent reduction in the risk of asthma if you have no family history of asthma and a 40 percent reduction if you have a family history of asthma (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
<li>If you have exclusively breastfed for this long, your baby will have enhanced development in key parts of the brain compared to other children who were fed formula or a combination of formula and breastmilk (<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130606141048.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Dean et al</a>).</li>
<li>By this stage you have also given your baby between a 19 and 27 percent reduction in incidence of childhood Type 1 Diabetes (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
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<li>By giving nothing but your breastmilk for the first four months you have given your baby strong protection against ear infections and respiratory tract diseases for a whole year (<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=117434" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">American Academy of Paediatrics</a>; <a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>;<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8474804" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Duncan.B et al</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for at least 4 months you have reduced your baby’s risk of SIDS (<a href="http://www.askamum.co.uk/Baby/Search-Results/Health/Boost-your-babys-health-/" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mother & Baby</a>).</li>
<li>By now you have overcome early obstacles such as engorgement, sore nipples, and marathon cluster feedings. Nursing is so much easier than bottle-feeding!</li>
<li>Around this time teething may cause your baby to begin drooling, sucking on his fingers, or chewing on objects. This need to suck or chew on things can easily be misread as a sign that your baby is still hungry after a feed and ready to wean. Also, bear in mind that reaching for food is NOT asking for it. Babies reach for everything, and they like to mimic as well, so doing mouth movements also does not indicate a readiness for solids. Likewise, some of your friends, baby food manufacturers and even health professionals may suggest that you introduce solid foods around now. The AAP, WHO and Unicef all recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months (meaning only breastmilk). This is because your baby’s digestive system is unlikely to be sufficiently developed to cope with solids before then. Also contrary to what some health visitors may contend, starting solid foods before 6 months of age will not increase your baby's caloric intake or provide a health advantage to your baby. Breastmilk has a higher concentration of fat and other essential nutrients than any solid food.</li>
<li>From now until 7 months old, your baby should nurse at least 5 times per 24 hour period. One of these is likely to be a night feed.</li>
<li>Some babies will want to nurse more often while teething while others may nurse less often, some even refusing to nurse completely, often referred to as a nursing strike. If this happens, try applying infant teething gel. Your baby might accept the breast more readily if her gums are numbed. If your baby still refuses the breast, you will need to <a href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/maintainsupply-pump.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">pump your breasts frequently to prevent blocked ducts and maintain your supply</a>. A nursing strike will usually last between 2-5 days although can last longer.</li>
<li>You may notice a further slowing of your baby’s weight gain around now. Between four and six months, breastfed babies tend to gain weight slower than their formula-fed peers, although growth in length and head circumference are similar in both groups (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0117019356/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0117019356" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Moody et al</a>). "Gradual weight gain, although this is not necessarily even, and a dropping-off of weight gain should not be taken in isolation to suggest that feeding isn't going well" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405307498/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1405307498&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Johnson</a>).</li>
<li>Some babies nurse very quickly at this age (3-5 minutes) and may become distracted at the breast, maybe even pulling off the breast after only a few sucks. Feeding in peaceful surroundings can help. Night waking may begin again or become more frequent as your baby tries to make up calories missed during the day (read more about sudden night wakings at 4 months <a href="http://kellymom.com/parenting/sleep/4mo-sleep.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for 4 months you have given your child a lower risk of developing eczema and asthma (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
<li>By 4 months, babies have entered a significant cognitive milestone; their brains are going through an enormous growth spurt, which accounts for all of the increased alertness and distractibility. A baby who used to feed intently will now pop off and on the breast, turning to look when Daddy or big sister walks into the room or if a noise catches her attention. </li>
<li>You may be preparing to return to work, and lots of breastfeeding mothers make the decision to switch to formula at this stage. However this does not have to be the case. Your milk can be expressed for your baby to have while you’re at work. You can find a collection of resources for working and pumping mothers <a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/bf-links-pumping/" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>. If it is not possible to express, try a milk bank or as a last resort you could wean her onto formula during the day and keep her morning and evening breastfeeds going.</li>
<li>Babies tend to want to breastfeed more often when they are feeling emotionally unsettled. If you are returning to work it may trigger increased feedings (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
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<li>You have greatly reduced your baby’s risk of developing allergies by waiting until at least now to introduce solids, this is particularly the case if you have a family history of allergies.</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for this long you have protected your baby’s intestinal tract so that it can now begin to produce antibodies. These antibodies coat the intestines and protect him from foreign proteins and allergens.</li>
<li>Continuing to breastfeed alongside the introduction of solid foods not only ensures good nutrition, it actually helps with the digestion of those other foods (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>If you are <a href="http://www.thealphaparent.com/2012/11/diagram-of-blw-baby.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">babyled weaning</a> your baby will continue to have 'breastfeeding poo' (runny and yellow) with occasional bits, for several months after she has started exploring solids (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Unless your baby is having other drinks (which would decrease her need for breastmilk as a drink), the number of breastfeeds she asks for probably won't change noticeably at first; she will still carry on asking for them in her usual way but take slightly less milk at each feed.</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having at least 6-8 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>At around 6 months your baby will experience another growth spurt. Although you have solids to give, remember to offer the breast first as breastmilk is more nutritious. If your baby has been sleeping through the night you may find that he begins to wake for a midnight feeding during this growth spurt.</li>
<li>After the first six months, breastfed babies tend to be leaner. Compared to their formula-fed friends, breastfed infants gain an average of one pound less during the first twelve months. The extra weight in formula-fed infants is thought to be due to excess water retention and a different composition of body fat (<a href="http://www.breastfeedingbasics.org/cgi-bin/deliver.cgi/content/Growth/gro04_research_darling.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Dewey. K</a>). Expect your breastfed baby to gain an average of one pound (1/2 kilogram) per month from six months till he is one year old.</li>
<li>There is no need to weigh your baby more than once every two months now (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby will grow around one-half inch per month from six months to one year.</li>
<li>Keep an eye on your baby's fluid intake during this time. If too many nursings are replaced by solid feedings too quickly, he may not be getting enough fluid which can lead to constipation (evident in small pellet-like stools). Putting your baby to the breast frequently should alleviate the problem.</li>
<li>A lot of childcare manuals suggest that your baby should have doubled their birth weight by now, but remember that each baby is unique. When evaluating your baby’s overall growth pattern, your baby’s birth weight, length, gestational age, and parental size need to be taken into account. It has been noted that, “by the time they are ready for solids breastfed babies are often gaining less than many of the growth charts say they should” (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0340966203/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0340966203" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lim. P</a>). The complex nature of a harmonious breastfeeding relationship cannot be weighed, measured, or plotted like scientific data on a chart. If you receive overreaction about your baby’s weight from family or health professionals, direct them to this article: ‘<a href="http://drjaygordon.com/pediatricks/newborns/scales.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Look at the Baby, Not the Scale</a>’.</li>
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If you have exclusively breastfed to this point, your baby is more likely to accept a range of solid foods. This is because breastmilk exposes babies to the flavors of their mothers’ diets and serves as a ‘‘flavor bridge’’ between a milk-based diet and a more adult-like diet (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1557989079/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1557989079&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mennella and Beauchamp, 1996</a>; <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15492358" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Taveras et al., 2004</a>). Not only is food acceptance higher in breast-fed babies, they are particularly more likely to prefer vegetables (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8121740" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sullivan and Birch, 1994</a>). What’s more, food rejection or ‘pickiness’ is lower among pre-school children who were exclusively breastfed (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21872699" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Shim et al.,2011</a>), so your child will reap the benefits for years to come!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>By breastfeeding for 6 months you have given your baby significant protection against eczema during their first 3 years (<a href="http://www.bmj.com/content/299/6693/228.short" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Chandra et al</a>).</li>
<li>You are now in the 1% of mothers who have breastfed for this long! Bravo! (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20406743" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">BBC 2012</a>).</li>
<li>You have also given your baby a 19 percent decrease in risk of childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia and a 15 percent decrease in the risk of acute myelogenous leukemia (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
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<li>Distraction at the breast may continue. Don't be misled into believing that your baby's temporary lack of interest in breastfeeding is a sign he is ready to wean. It is extremely rare for a child to self-wean before one year of age.</li>
<li>You'll notice that your baby asks for some milk feeds a little later than usual now, especially after a meal where she's eaten quite a lot of solid food (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having 5-7 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby will likely be teething in earnest at the moment. There are really two kinds of teething: <i>chronic teething</i> and <i>acute teething</i>. Chronic teething is ongoing. You’ll notice your baby doing lots of drooling, putting just about anything he can fit into his mouth, and gnawing on his fingers or hand. But he will continue to eat and drink normally. During acute teething, a tooth is actively cutting through the gum, which is a very painful process for most children. Babies who are cutting a tooth are often less interested in the breast, or eating solids, as their gums feel sore and irritable when sucking or eating. Luckily, acute teething will only last a few days at a time.</li>
<li>Babies breastfed for between seven and nine months have higher intelligence than those breastfed for less than seven months (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405307498/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1405307498&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Johnson</a>).</li>
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<li>You have now seen your baby through the fastest and most important brain and body development of his life on the food that was designed just for him - your milk. You may even notice that he is more alert and more active than babies who did not have the benefit of their mother's milk.</li>
<li>Some babies display waning interest in the breast around now. This may be due to altered taste brought about by hormonal changes during your menstrual period (if it has returned yet) or a temporary loss of appetite due to a cold or teething. Gentle perseverance is recommended. Try nursing in peaceful surroundings or when your baby is sleepy. If all else fails, pump milk to give to your baby in a cup whilst continuing to offer the breast.</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having 4-5 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Around now, your baby may be mastering the use of a beaker, which could lead to further loss of interest in nursing.</li>
<li>If you have been baby-led weaning, your baby will only now be making the connection between hunger and solid food. As she begins to eat more, her poos will start to become more solid, darker and smellier - especially once she starts to cut down her intake of breastmilk (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Once she is regularly eating and drinking at mealtimes, your baby may decide to skip some breastfeeds altogether, turning away when she's offered the breast. All you need to do is respond to her cues, just as you have until now. Even if you notice a fairly consistent drop in breastfeeding, it may not be a permanent change. </li>
<li>It's common for babies to go back to breastfeeding for short periods, especially when they are teething or fighting off an infection. They may want nothing but breastmilk for a week or two, then switch back to eating solid foods and taking less milk. Your breasts will adapt within a day or two - even if your milk production has already gone down.</li>
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<li>Your baby’s increased mobility through cruising, crawling or shuffling may mean that his nursing patterns become erratic. On some days he may so ‘busy’ that he almost forgets to nurse. On such days, periodically offer your breast even if he does not at first indicate a desire to nurse. On other days, when exploration becomes overwhelming, he may nurse almost constantly.</li>
<li>Even though your baby is eating solid foods, breastmilk is still the most important part of his diet, and continues to provide him with important immunities at a time when he is crawling around and putting EVERYTHING in his mouth.</li>
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<li>Many of the health benefits this year of nursing has given your child will last his entire life. He will have a stronger immune system and will be much less likely to need orthodontia or speech therapy.</li>
<li>Breastfeeding doesn't have to end just because your baby is no longer relying on it for their sole nourishment - it can carry on for several more years, if you both want.</li>
<li>The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least a year, to help ensure normal nutrition and health for your baby.</li>
<li>As you have been lactating for a year, the fat and energy content of your breastmilk has significantly increased compared with the breastmilk of women who have been lactating for shorter periods (<a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/116/3/e432.abstract?etoc" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mandel. D et al</a>).</li>
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Is your baby still slimmer than their formula-fed peers? Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal (and healthy!) By the end of the first year, formula-fed infants in affluent countries are 600–650 g heavier than infants breast-fed for 12 months (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11236735" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Dewey, 2001</a>).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Many babies continue feeding two to three times a day - perhaps first thing in the morning and last thing at night, plus odd times when they fall over or are tired or upset.</li>
<li>The fact that most babies can tolerate cow’s milk after one year does not mean that cow’s milk should necessarily replace your breastmilk. Cow's milk does not contain the bio-available vitamins and antibodies found in breastmilk. Also it is well documented that the later that cow's milk (a common allergen) is introduced into the diet of a baby, the less likelihood there is of allergic reactions (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1778543/" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ponzone. A</a>).</li>
<li>If you want to carry on weighing your baby, once every three to six months is more than sufficient from now on (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>As a result of receiving your breastmilk for at least a year your child is more likely to display better social adjustment when they begin school (<a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb/nbjulaug90p99.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kneidel. S</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for a year you have given your child a lower risk of becoming overweight in later life and lower risk factors for heart disease as an adult. Oh, and you've saved yourself at least £450 ($720) on formula! (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<li>You have continued to provide your baby's normal nutrition and protection against illness at a time when illness is most common in other babies. Your baby will continue to receive those important immune benefits for as long as he continues to nurse.</li>
<li>Breastfeeding toddlers between 16 and 30 months old have been found to have fewer types and shorter duration of illness and to require less medical care than their non-breastfeeding peers (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3633073" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Gulick. E</a>).</li>
<li>Some of the immune factors in your breastmilk will increase in concentration during this second year (<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1651-2227.1983.tb09748.x/abstract" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Goldman. A et al</a>).</li>
<li>Your toddler will now be very quick and efficient at breastfeeding, and able to latch on from virtually any angle.</li>
<li>At this stage, even if only once per day, breastfeeding before bed is great.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.factsforlifeglobal.org/resources/factsforlife-en-full.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The World Health Organization and UNICEF</a> strongly encourage global breastfeeding through toddlerhood: “Breastmilk is an important source of energy and protein, and helps to protect against disease during the child's second year of life.”</li>
<li>Your milk is still providing your child with essential proteins, nutrients antibodies and other protective substances and will continue to do so for as long as you continue nursing. Human biology is geared to a weaning age of between 2 1/2 and 7 years (<a href="http://www.llli.org/ba/aug94.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Dettwyler. K</a>). “It takes between two and six years for a child's immune system to fully mature. Human milk continues to complement and boost the immune system for as long as it is offered” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvaprmay98p21.html" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>).</li>
<li>Extensive research on the relationship between cognitive achievement (IQ scores, grades in school) and breastfeeding has shown the greatest gains for those children breastfed the longest (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1936731" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">van den Bogaard, C. et al</a>), (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NCT</a>) .</li>
<li>At this age many children form attachments to comfort items. This reliance peaks during their second year (<a href="http://www.healthofchildren.com/S/Security-Objects.html#b" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Encyclopaedia of Children's Health</a>; <a href="http://www.toddlertime.com/mh/terms/transitional-objects-3.htm" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Stringer. K</a>). Examples include rags, toys, dummies and even a bottle, objects that can all be mislaid, forgotten or lost. The beauty of breastfeeding your toddler is that your child's source of comfort is permanently attached to you. Furthermore, nursing does not produce the harmful health consequences that a dummy or bottle would at this age (e.g. dental malformation, tooth decay, speech delay).</li>
<li>Toddlers like to move. Your toddler has only recently mastered walking, running and climbing, and she loves to find new ways to use her body. Unfortunately, constant motion and breastfeeding don't go well together. Your little gymnast might decide at some point that nursing would be more fun if he could twist, turn and climb all over you while sucking away. Ouch! Some children can even go from standing to hanging upside down over your shoulder in a single feeding session.</li>
<li>As your child starts to drink less and your production winds down, your milk will become gradually more concentrated - almost like colostrum again - giving her an extra boost of immunity (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b8bc1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
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If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the nursing mama on your list (or yourself), check out this Bella Materna nursing bra review!</div>
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Nursing moms definitely know the meaning of the words “awkward” and “frumpy.” “Awkward” is trying to get a baby latched on while you’re also trying to feed a toddler macaroni, and “frumpy” is usually the nursing bra you’re trying to shove out of the way with one hand.</div>
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My first introduction to nursing bras was pretty dismal. We picked up a few at a big box retailer. The colors were white and gray. There was no lining, because every mom wants her nursing pads to be obvious, even under a sweater. The straps were granny-wide, and the cups came up so high that I had to either wear a turtleneck, or just keep worrying that they would show at the neckline – and even boat neck tees weren’t safe, because while they kept the cups covered, the width showed the enormous straps. And support? Nonexistent. They didn’t really do much other than keep my nursing pads in place. I felt pretty frumpy wearing those bras, and for good reason. Wearing them made me feel as if I’d never get to feel pretty, dainty, or sexy again – at least not while I was nursing.</div>
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Odd, because nursing is an essentially feminine act – I had imagined I’d feel MORE feminine, not less.</div>
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I do feel more like a woman-warrior when I’m nursing now, because I’ve since learned that it’s not the act of nursing that is the problem. It’s the ugly, ungainly, unflattering nursing bras!<br />That’s why I was pretty much stalking my mailbox from the moment Anne Dimond, owner of<a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Sexy-T-Shirt-Nursing-Bra-PID8246-1690.aspx" style="color: #fa5800;" title="ts">Bella Materna</a>, agreed to let me review one of her bras. I love these bras! I got one soon after Baby A was born, and now that I’ve lost over thirty pounds (yay THM and T-Tapp!) my bra was getting pretty loose. I couldn’t wait to get my new (smaller) bra!</div>
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I should clarify that Bella Materna bras do grow and shrink with mama pretty well. The first bra I got fit me through the last month of my pregnancy and the first pounds I lost after Baby A was born – it’s only been getting loose the last ten or so pounds (meaning that, all pounds totaled up, it fit me very well for a span of about forty pounds). The band has a huge amount of adjustability to account for how a mom’s ribcage expands and shrinks back+18, which is a big reason I was able to wear it so long.</div>
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Look at all those rows! Inches upon inches of adjustable width.</div>
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This bra also features “infinity rings,” that convert the nursing bra into a regular bra when nursing ends (*sniff,* it’s a sad thought), and nursing-safe Flexy wires to keep everything in place.</div>
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The infinity rings pose as decorative accents until you need them.</div>
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I always feel supported and, you know, “lifted” in this bra – a far cry from the loosey-goosey feel of the off-the-rack nursing bras I used to have!</div>
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These are wonderful nursing bras – and a fabulous gift idea for any mommy or mommy-to-be!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Small but frequent meals and snacks can help keep queasiness at bay. Whether or not you’re feeling nauseated, easy-to-swallow smoothies are a great way to slurp up vital nutrients.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Add just enough liquid to get things moving in the blender. Then add a bit more if you like! If you prefer your smoothie icy cold, try using frozen fruit or add ice cubes. Mix and match ingredients for your own custom stomach soother.</span></div>
ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-20969031001462995832013-10-12T11:30:00.000-07:002013-10-12T11:30:00.771-07:00Must Haves for Mom & Baby {+ Giveaway!}Sweet Review from Sarah at Must Have Mom!<br />
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I love the quality and luxury that <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #65aab9;" target="_blank">Bella Materna</a> offers nursing moms. If you think you will be able to continue wearing your current bras once you have your baby and start nursing then think again. You need a bra that offers easy access for nursing and that is made with nursing breasts in mind. Your breasts need different things when nursing to stay healthy. You don’t want to develop a clogged milk duct or mastitis so wearing the proper bra will help. Not all nursing bras are ugly either! Bella Materna has a fantastic line of bras that will give you all you need while nursing while still looking fabulous and beautiful.</div>
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I tried out the <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Plunge-T-shirt-Bralet-at-PID8959-1699.aspx" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #65aab9;" target="_blank">plunge t-shirt bra</a> and loved how comfortable it was! I chose this bra because it works great for both maternity and nursing. As your pregnancy progresses you will notice your breasts growing in size and you will likely outgrow your current bra. This bra can take you from maternity to breastfeeding and it’s comfortable and gorgeous!</div>
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The Plunge t-shirt bra has moulded cups for smooth coverage and extra support. It also has 3 extra sets of hook and eye closure at back for use as a maternity bra. The wide plush band at the hem offers comfort and support.</div>
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Another feature I love about the plunge t-shirt bra is that you can change the configuration of the bra to fit the shirt you are wearing. The convertible racer back hook option is built in. Easily change it to fit whichever shirt you wear that day!</div>
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Bella Materna offers a full line of maternity and nursing bras and they are all fabulous! I wore one with my last baby and just loved it. It was comfortable and convenient for nursing while still being beautiful and not at all ugly like so many nursing bras out there!</div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-182137919593392432013-10-09T13:33:00.000-07:002013-10-09T13:33:00.141-07:00How to balance work & family<h4>
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It seems there's never enough time for both, particularly when problems from
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To help working parents cope with the pressures of their double lives, I offer you some thoughts from my personal experience.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>~ Make each a priority work & family.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Family comes first when you're at home, and work comes first when you are at work. You'll be happier and more productive if you can enjoy your family time when you're at home and concentrate on getting the job done when you're working.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~Get Organized.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A little planning and organization can go a long way in preventing stress, both at home and on the job. At home, set out clothes the night before and designate specific places to keep baby things organized. Use the commute to unwind and be ready for home focus. If you get to stay home with your little ones, I think these rules still apply! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~ Set realistic work expectations.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't overestimate what you can do at work. if you have to, negotiate more realistic goals and tasks with your supervisor and be prepared to take time off to deal with important family business.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~Teach children to do it themselves. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Praise and encourage children to learn to do it themselves, time flies, so start in each little baby step. As they get older it will be easier for them to get dressed, make their own lunches and organize their own backpacks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~ Follow a daily routine and set ground rules.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You will start to create a routine with your newborn, of course we love them to sleep all night, so read up on how you can create healthy, balanced sleep patterns for you and your loved one. As they grow up, the routine to breakfast, dress, teeth etc, will help them to keep their balance. Of course, moderation in everything including moderation, we have to flex and balance each other.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~ Work together with your spouse or partner.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dividing housework and parenting tasks fairly and offering both practical and emotional support when needed. Eventually, get the kids to help out with simple household tasks as they grow up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~Be choosy about your childcare.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Knowing that your child is safe and happy brings peace of mind at work. In choosing a daycare or preschool, talk to other parents and make site visits. do the children look happy and engaged? How do staff members interact with the kids? Is the center or school safe and clean?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We always posted ads on craigslit.org and interviewed them, but there are other resources if you can share a nanny or want back ground checks: </span><a href="http://www.care.com/">http://www.care.com/</a> offers a whole range of services as well.<br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~ Alternate work and play. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To give your life balance, take holiday breaks and vacations to engage in recreational activities outside of work. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~ Switch off negative thoughts.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Instead of "I'll never finish that job", think, "I'm home and off-duty from work".</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>~Develop a relaxing coming-home routine take 5.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hug the kids, find out about their day, share how you are feeling, change clothes, lay down for 10 mins. I know it sounds simple, but I find it is so easy to get into a fixed robot like behavior, not stopping to smell the flowers and the baby's head!</span><br />
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-67296017512782169102013-10-01T23:48:00.001-07:002013-10-01T23:48:01.220-07:0020-Minute Strength Yoga Class for Moms - CafeMom Yoga Studio<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jd5JdCl_qE4" width="480"></iframe>ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-16387183505956195962013-10-01T23:40:00.001-07:002013-10-01T23:40:38.731-07:00Prenatal Yoga Pregnancy Exercise #1 (+playlist)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_5nBEMJO4iY?list=UU8sgRwhceJ3MX69XoBVqFqA" width="480"></iframe>ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-36511078781182578302013-10-01T23:36:00.001-07:002013-10-01T23:36:07.622-07:00Baby Yoga for Gas and Colic Relief<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hi3zJRz6U1w" width="480"></iframe>ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-58541280061165511672013-09-25T12:24:00.000-07:002013-09-25T12:24:00.132-07:00What moms want!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Had a great conversation with long time customer and long term nursing Sasha. Was such a great conversation as she was complimenting our quality and designs. She had bought 5 bras from competitor, and returned them all to purchase Bella Materna. "They are a little more expensive but worth every penny."<br />
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We always want to stay informed on what our customers want and need. Please feel free to contact us anytime Order at BellaMaterna.com !ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-59987502134909771082013-09-20T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-20T06:00:08.249-07:00Lean in Lean out by Sandberg worlds top women in profession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this to be worth my watching and reading time (which ends up in my sub-conscious 'entertainment budget'!) <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/11/opinion/martin-leaning-out/?hpt=hp_c2" target="_blank">CNN Video of Sandberg challenging women to 'lean in'</a><br />
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A great article and video to highlight our working mother struggles. I found it both inspiring and a relief to feel with other moms - Anne Co-Founder<br />
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<b>BUT to be honest, I don't toot our horn enough when it comes to our loyal fans! Especially if everyone knows them! :) </b></div>
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<b>So here is a recent article; that I really appreciated the person Jessica Simpson, not the celebrity. </b></div>
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“I really didn't want it to be about my weight because I know that everybody has their weight and has their own issues,” said Simpson when talk show host Katie Couric asked about why she did not show a full body shot in her new “Weight Watchers” commercial. “I wanted to talk directly to people so I didn't want the big body reveal moment. It’s not really who I am and Weight Watchers was on board with that thankfully.”</div>
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The world has been waiting to see Simpson’s post-baby bod ever since she gave birth to daughter <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/05/01/jessica-simpson-finally-has-her-baby-girl" style="color: #0066aa; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">Maxwell Drew</a> on May 1 and announced several days later that she had signed a <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/article/2011/11/22/jessica-simpson-weight-loss-weight-watchers-post-baby-body" style="color: #0066aa; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">weight loss deal </a>with Weight Watchers to help her shed the pregnancy pounds. But now that we’ve seen Jess, she doesn't want to tell us how much she’s actually lost.</div>
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“No!” said Simpson with her hearty, bubbly laugh. “But it’s really not about the numbers … I’ve lost enough weight to where I can pat myself on the back… it’s a small child!”</div>
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<i>Now being in that position, I’ve put on more baby weight than I was planning on putting any so I think that I really have to separate myself from the world’s expectations and really just look inside of myself and have a relationship with myself and be healthy with myself,” </i>Simpson explained.<i> “That is really important because I want to be a phenomenal role model for my child and if I get caught up in what the world’s saying and their expectations I would not be here right now as strong as I am right now with the support system that I have.”</i></div>
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A sneak peek of Simpson’s new Weight Watchers commercial aired during her “Katie” interview where she echoed the sentiments of many mothers around the nation – “I’m not a supermodel, I’m just Jessica. Trying to eat real food in the real world.”</div>
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But what happens when you’re a celebrity mom who’s struggling to lose the weight and you’re getting trashed by the tabloids? You don’t Google your name Simpson says!</div>
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“I definitely don’t pick up the magazines and since I’m not traveling as much I’m not in an airport where I don’t really see them. I definitely don’t Google my name ... I try to avoid it completely, but I still subconsciously know that the talk is going on so I think that every day that is a struggle for me.”</div>
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<i>article reposted by me from <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/09/09/jessica-simpson-post-baby-body-pregnancy-weight-loss-katie" target="_blank">HLNtv.com</a> </i></div>
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<i>If I knew how; I would repost the <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/09/10/jessica-simpson-baby-weight-work-out-trainer-harley-pasternak" target="_blank">personal trainer video check it out here</a>-- great ideas for excersize that are FUN with baby!</i></div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-51581207336811190222013-09-18T13:00:00.002-07:002013-09-18T13:00:15.305-07:00Help with proper estimation of maternity bra size<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This article states some quick notes we have found to help with proper estimation of maternity bra size.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whether this is your first baby or your sixth baby, there is always something unique each time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our bodies seem to change with each, even more reason for added help when finding a maternity bra, nursing bra or maternity clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Properly fitting bras are especially important for pregnant and nursing mothers’ comfort. 8 out of 10 women need help finding the right size. This is even truer when your body is changing when you are expecting!! We try to find you the best bra, which you can get the most use of. </span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dflIdoQ_auU/UjoD32vWTEI/AAAAAAAAJsw/dqqD9rH6WlI/s1600/CraveSeattle_0015Bella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bella Materna Sexy T-Shirt Nursing Bra" border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dflIdoQ_auU/UjoD32vWTEI/AAAAAAAAJsw/dqqD9rH6WlI/s200/CraveSeattle_0015Bella.jpg" title="Bella Materna Sexy T-Shirt Nursing Bra" width="133" /></a><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I usually recommend getting a nursing bra when you are pregnant and cannot fit in your pre-pregnancy bras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then you will need another one near the last couple of months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bra we hope to fit throughout maternity, and the early months of breastfeeding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have many styles with flexible cup size so we can accommodate your changing body needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Finding your Maternity Bra & Nursing Bra Size – get out the tape measure and put on the best fitting bra you have!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maternity Bra notes: Ideally all of your maternity bras has breastfeeding access, so you can wear them again when you have decreased back to this size, and you will have the option to nurse after having the baby. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In our experience for pregnancy, it is best to get your same pre-pregnancy band size and wear it with an extender if one is not already sewn on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get it 2 cup sizes larger than your pre-pregnancy cup size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>i.e. If you were a 34D pre-pregnancy we recommend a 34F with an extender. </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First, measure under your breasts; parallel to the floor from the front to back, firm but not loose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The band size is of primary importance for your proper support. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the band is too loose, the front cannot support you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since your cup size is harder to gauge with measures, at about 6 months you will need only 1 cup size increase. By the last trimester you will need a bra with 2 cup sizes larger than your pre-pregnancy size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A soft cup, without underwire is a best first nursing bra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will flex with your changing body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Anytime collection are best sellers from bras to gowns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4790523609368432655#editor/target=post;postID=8232160197442281020;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=7;src=postname" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">See this post on our Bella Materna Blog for more help</a></div>
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-18458996399018791512013-09-18T12:20:00.003-07:002013-09-18T12:20:53.070-07:00Personal notes on Breastfeeding: Anne Dimond a 14 year journey of making Nursing Bras and serving new moms all over the world!<br />
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<b>Personal notes on Breastfeeding: </b><br />
<b>Anne Dimond a 14 year journey of making Nursing Bras and serving new moms all over the world!</b><br />
Congratulations, if you are reading this you want to breastfeed your little one. Breastfeeding can be a little harder at first, but it really pays off in the long run (kind of like exercise, or a good pair of shoes you wear in).<br />
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My personal journey was unique, just as yours is. Yes we share some highs and lows but the bond between you and your baby is ideal when you can provide them with breastmilk! Scientifically even 1 drop of breastmilk makes a difference. Think how many ounces will nourish them more, we encourage long term breastfeeding: at least 6 months if not 1 Year +.<br />
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As someone who started this company (2000) long before having children (2004), I was afraid what if breastfeeding was too hard for me/my baby! What if I couldn't do it? Lucky for me, my dear friend Claudine had her first baby just a few months before me and said the 2 words that encouraged me more than anything: <b>"Breastfeeding Rocks!" </b><br />
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<b> So let me encourage you now! Try it: </b><b>"Breastfeeding Rocks!"</b><br />
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My first baby started to wean earlier than I had hoped. I took a business trip for Bella Materna nursing bra sales in LA when she was 9 months old, I had stored up breastmilk for my husband and mom to give her while I was gone for 3 days. I pumped and stored while I travelled; but when I returned she had fallen in love with the bottle - "baabaa" (no she couldn't say that at 10 months!). I did continue to pump, but her breastfeeding quickly declined after that. Do I wish I had brought her with me, yes, but in all parenting we try our best.<br />
My second child was not what I was expecting either! The only thing I made sure to do was (besides have some of the best nursing bras in the world from Bella Materna on hand) was to make sure I had the notes on engorgement on hand my book was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Childbirth-Newborn-4th-Edition/dp/143917511X" target="_blank">Pregnancy & the Newborn</a> here is a link to it on Amazon. That was where I needed guidance, and was the most painful part the first time was engorgement. I knew if I had the directions on my nightstand, I would get through it better the 2nd time. It worked! <br />
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<b>Some other thoughts I wish someone had told me: </b><br />
Keep in mind, after your little one starts solids, they may/will not feed as often. Your body will naturally adjust to the amount of breastmilk your baby needs. I say "needs", because it is a natural process for both of you to wean (or all 3 if you had twins...).<br />
Your baby may only feed at night for the rest of the year, or maybe if you are back at work, a few times a day. This transition can work for both mom and baby, It is important to realize, if you wean and your breastmilk decreases, it may not increase again if nursing starts back up. We encourage you to try to breastfeed longer, as this is a unique opportunity in your life!<br />
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Don't feel shamed or negative about your work to breastfeed! Just try your very best! There are a lot of moms who are not able to, and I know successful people who have been breastfed or not.<br />
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ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-71529489731588232922013-07-30T09:58:00.001-07:002013-07-30T09:58:11.606-07:00To know Bad Advise can help clarify what is Good Breastfeeding here from The Bump<header class="titlearea" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #5f3e31; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="text" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; float: left; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 517px;">
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“My dad told me once, ‘You’ll know within two days whether or not breastfeeding is going to work for you.’ He told me this while I was still pregnant -- needless to say, my instinct told me this was bad advice.” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">danienross</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>Breastfeeding usually starts out tough and then gets easier as time goes on. “It can take several days to weeks to feel in balance with meeting the needs of your newborn,” says McLary. “Plus, your milk doesn’t come in until two to four days after the birth, so each day brings a new and different adjustment as you transition.” If you’re struggling, she suggests getting help from a pro -- problems can be corrected with just a single visit to a lactation consultant.</div>
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“A pediatrician told me to let my husband give our LO baby formula at night so I could get extra sleep. Apparently he thought extra sleep would increase my low supply.” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">pitterpatter129</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>The exact opposite is actually true. “Replacing feedings with formula will sabotage your milk supply,” says McLary. “That’s because milk supply relies on supply and demand. If you skip a feeding because some well-intentioned loved one wanted to let you sleep, you’re sending the message to your breasts: ‘Hey, we’re done here. No milk is necessary at this hour.’” And your body, as a result, will make less milk. You don’t want that!</div>
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“A friend who’s also a nurse told me to give my baby bottles of water over the summer when it’s hot. She went on and on about how I wouldn’t want to drink milk when it was hot, so obviously baby won’t want to either.” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">tokenhoser</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice:</span> It’s not a good idea to give your baby water before he’s around six months old. That’s because he could fill up on it and drink less breast milk -- which has the nutrients he really needs. “Breast milk is all that your baby needs during the first six months of life,” says McLary. And as far as quenching baby’s thirst, breast milk will do that too. “It’s actually made of over 85 percent water,” says McLary, and we highly doubt he’ll turn it down when he’s hungry.</div>
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“Someone once told me to scrub my nipples with a washcloth to ‘toughen them up’ for nursing. Um, ouch!” --<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> museummaven</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>You won’t do much more than make your nipples sore. “This is a ridiculous old wives’ tale that seems to persist in some cultures,” says McLary. “It’s absolutely unnecessary. The best preparation for breastfeeding is understanding that it is a natural, normal process.” Your body is naturally prepping itself for breastfeeding. All you have to do is, well, do it.</div>
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“My mother-in-law said that my breasts were too small to give my baby enough milk and that I should give him formula.” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">k-renee</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>There’s actually no correlation between breast size and milk production. “Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and unless you have glandular development issues (which is rare), your breast size will not compromise your ability to produce milk to meet your baby’s needs,” says McLary.</div>
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“My friend gave me this advice: ‘Don’t breastfeed. Breastfeeding makes your breasts saggy and gross.’” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">damabo80</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>Research shows that saggy boobs are more likely to result from pregnancy in general than from breastfeeding. “Pregnancy and hormones make our breasts victims of gravity,” says McLary. “Breastfeeding has little to do with it.”</div>
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“This week, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law both encouraged me to not breastfeed because it would take up too much of my time and I would end up a slave to my baby and boobs.” --<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> lolinshag</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>Sure, you’ll find yourself spending a lot of time feeding your baby, but so do bottle-feeding moms. “Imagine the time you’ll spend buying formula and bottle gear, and cleaning, sorting, cooling and heating bottles,” says McLary. Plus, breast pumps make it possible to give baby breast milk while you’re away from her, so you don’t have to feel stuck if you want some “me time.”</div>
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“Drinking beer while breastfeeding will help baby sleep. Yeah, that’s gonna work….” --<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">dundasgirl</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice:</span> “This is a scary and dangerous concept,” says McLary. Why? Alcohol can pass into breast milk like it passes into your bloodstream. Sure, baby will only be exposed to a small percentage of alcohol if you drink, but his body will process it at a slower rate. And rather than help him sleep, it actually could cause sleep problems for baby, not to mention impair his motor development (scary!). But McLary says that having a glass of wine on a date night with your hubby is okay: “The general rule on breastfeeding is, if she can drive a car, she’s okay to feed her baby. But don’t count on it making baby sleep any longer than usual.” So if you end up enjoying a glass of chardonnay at dinner, wait at least two to three hours before nursing baby -- just to be safe.</div>
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“My father-in-law believes that bottles are better than breastfeeding because ‘ you’ll know if the baby is getting enough.’” -- <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">kelleylk</em><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why it’s bad advice: </span>Sure, if you breastfeed, you won’t have the luxury of ounce markings letting you know how much your baby is taking in, but there are ways to know she’s getting enough milk. “Make sure she’s happy, gaining weight, looking healthy and wetting between six to eight diapers in a 24-hour period -- and feeding every two to three hours,” says McLary. “Then, you’re meeting her needs.” And feeding her the healthiest way possible.</div>
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Here is an important scientific article from the <u>Science Daily.com</u> taken from <b>Brown University</b> research, on the value of keeping up with breastfeeding even when things get tough!</div>
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<b>I do want to put in a support line here for - any breastfeeding is better than none at all. </b><br />
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<b>Even if you cannot produce enough, and need to supplement (use Organic!) every drop helps your baby develop!</b></div>
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<span class="date" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130606141048.htm#.UciPtS2h0cA.blogger" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">MRI study: Breastfeeding boosts babies' brain growth</a></span></div>
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<em style="font-size: 13px;">MRI images, taken while children were asleep, showed that infants who were exclusively breastfed for at least three months had enhanced development in key parts of the brain compared to children who were fed formula or a combination of formula and breastmilk. Images show development of myelization by age, left to right. (Credit: Baby Imaging Lab/Brown University)</em></div>
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<span class="date" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;">June 6, 2013</span> — A study using brain images from "quiet" MRI machines adds to the growing body of evidence that breastfeeding improves brain development in infants. Breastfeeding alone produced better brain development than a combination of breastfeeding and formula, which produced better development than formula alone.</div>
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A new study by researchers from Brown University finds more evidence that breastfeeding is good for babies' brains.</div>
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The study made use of specialized, baby-friendly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look at the brain growth in a sample of children under the age of 4. The research found that by age 2, babies who had been breastfed exclusively for at least three months had enhanced development in key parts of the brain compared to children who were fed formula exclusively or who were fed a combination of formula and breastmilk. The extra growth was most pronounced in parts of the brain associated with language, emotional function, and cognition, the research showed.</div>
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This isn't the first study to suggest that breastfeeding aids babies' brain development. Behavioral studies have previously associated breastfeeding with better cognitive outcomes in older adolescents and adults. But this is the first imaging study that looked for differences associated with breastfeeding in the brains of very young and healthy children, said Sean Deoni, assistant professor of engineering at Brown and the study's lead author.</div>
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"We wanted to see how early these changes in brain development actually occur," Deoni said. "We show that they're there almost right off the bat."</div>
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The findings are in press in the journal <em>NeuroImage</em> and available now online.</div>
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Deoni leads Brown's Advanced Baby Imaging Lab. He and his colleagues use quiet MRI machines that image babies' brains as they sleep. The MRI technique Deoni has developed looks at the microstructure of the brain's white matter, the tissue that contains long nerve fibers and helps different parts of the brain communicate with each other. Specifically, the technique looks for amounts of myelin, the fatty material that insulates nerve fibers and speeds electrical signals as they zip around the brain.</div>
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Deoni and his team looked at 133 babies ranging in ages from 10 months to four years. All of the babies had normal gestation times, and all came from families with similar socioeconomic statuses. The researchers split the babies into three groups: those whose mothers reported they exclusively breastfed for at least three months, those fed a combination of breastmilk and formula, and those fed formula alone. The researchers compared the older kids to the younger kids to establish growth trajectories in white matter for each group.</div>
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The study showed that the exclusively breastfed group had the fastest growth in myelinated white matter of the three groups, with the increase in white matter volume becoming substantial by age 2. The group fed both breastmilk and formula had more growth than the exclusively formula-fed group, but less than the breastmilk-only group.</div>
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"We're finding the difference [in white matter growth] is on the order of 20 to 30 percent, comparing the breastfed and the non-breastfed kids," said Deoni. "I think it's astounding that you could have that much difference so early."</div>
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Deoni and his team then backed up their imaging data with a set of basic cognitive tests on the older children. Those tests found increased language performance, visual reception, and motor control performance in the breastfed group.</div>
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The study also looked at the effects of the duration of breastfeeding. The researchers compared babies who were breastfed for more than a year with those breastfed less than a year, and found significantly enhanced brain growth in the babies who were breastfed longer -- especially in areas of the brain dealing with motor function.</div>
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Deoni says the findings add to a substantial body of research that finds positive associations between breastfeeding and children's brain health.</div>
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"I think I would argue that combined with all the other evidence, it seems like breastfeeding is absolutely beneficial," he said.</div>
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Other authors on the study were Douglas Dean, Irene Piryatinsky, Jonathan O'Muircheartaigh, Lindsay Walker, Nicole Waskiewicz, Katie Lehman, Michelle Han and Holly Dirks, who all work with Deoni in the Baby Imaging Lab. The work was funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health.</div>
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<b>3-6 months Pregnant? 2nd Trimester Bra:</b><br />
~ Exciting new changes! Your old bras do not fit?<br />
~ Why not get something that will be useful for Breastfeeding later on?<br />
<i>The bra you buy now will be used again when your baby is about 6 months old, or when you start solids (generally). </i><br />
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~ <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Bras--Wire-Free-at-CID155.aspx" target="_blank">Mesh Plunge and Wire free Bras</a> are excellent to flex through next body stages.<br />
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<b>6-10 months Pregnant? 3rd Trimester Bra/Newborn Nursing Bra:</b><br />
~ You need a <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/" target="_blank">comfort bra</a> that will flex with your body changes, and you also need a bra for daytime/work to transition to your first nursing bra.<br />
The bra you get now, will fit you through baby delivery, and new born feeding.<br />
~ <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Bras--Wire-Free-at-CID155.aspx" target="_blank">Wire free Bras</a> tend to be are more comfortable, especially in the last 4-8 weeks when your baby is so big it is pushing your rib cage wider.<br />
~ Need an <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Bras--Underwire-at-CID166.aspx" target="_blank">Underwire Bra</a>? Our patented Flexywire is unique, and we have sewn on extenders to help band size flexibility. Ignore the clips until after baby comes.<br />
~ <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Anytime-Collection-at-Bella-Materna-CID178.aspx" target="_blank">Anytime Collection</a> is designed to assist you in grace and style. These are the important tools to have at the ready. <br />
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<b>Congratulations!! Milk is in and you are ready for new bra?</b><br />
~We will have you feeling back to yourself with a pretty nursing bra that will last for at least the next 6 months of breast feeding. <br />
~ <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Bras--Wire-Free-at-CID155.aspx" target="_blank">Wire free Bras</a> tend to be are more comfortable, but also tend to cover more breast/body area, ours are designed with flexibility in mind. <br />
~ Need an <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Bras--Underwire-at-CID166.aspx" target="_blank">Underwire Bra</a>? Our patented Flexywire is unique, and we have sewn on extenders to help band size flexibility. Ignore the clips until after baby comes.<br />
~ <a href="http://www.bellamaterna.com/Shop/Anytime-Collection-at-Bella-Materna-CID178.aspx" target="_blank">Anytime Collection</a> offers the most flexibility in fit without clips, great for sleep.<br />
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* If you have had a clogged duct, consider wirefree, you may be more prone to clogging. Be sure to massage clogged ducts, and find a <a href="http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3337" target="_blank">Lactation Consultant</a> if it does not resolve and becomes more painful. In 13 years we have found it is really the FIT of the bra that impacts an increase in clogged ducts - NOT our Bella Materna Patented Flexywire. Don't be fooled by cheap knock off un-patented products.<br />
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<b>Next Goal: Aim to provide breastmilk until they are One Year old!</b><br />
~ We have great bras to last the whole journey, any bra on our site will work!<br />
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<br />ADIMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785490621673469113noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790523609368432655.post-52268990218821943932013-03-27T12:40:00.003-07:002013-03-27T12:40:58.272-07:002nd graders on where moms come from:<br />
I thought this was pretty funny!<br />
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Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:<br />
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Why did God make mothers?<br />
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.<br />
2. Mostly to clean the house.<br />
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.<br />
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How did God make mothers?<br />
1. He used dirt, just like for the res t of us.<br />
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.<br />
3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.<br />
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What ingredients are mothers made of?<br />
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.<br />
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.<br />
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Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?<br />
1. We're related.<br />
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's mom like me.<br />
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