Travel doesn't stop for nursing moms as families and women traverse the globe for fun or work. Women need to know where to go when they arrive in a new location, to breast pump or breastfeed. When scoping out a nursing mother's room or pod make sure there is privacy, a source of water near by, a place to sit, a location to rest your personal items and enough space for you and baby.Most major airports will have everything you need, however they vary in terms of quality and location in the airpor...
Moms we all know how we want to get back to our pre-pregnancy body ASAP!!! Remember, its not how fast we get back to it but how healthy we do it in. Before you start any new diet/exercise regime make sure that you get medical clearance from your doctor. Light to moderate exercise along with a healthy diet has many benefits for a nursing mom. Some key benefits are:
1. Bone Health
2. Weight Management
3. Mental Health- Decreases your risk of Post-Partum Depress...
Many of you may remember Alyssa Milano’s terrible experience at Heathrow Airport earlier this year when the security agents made her leave pumped milk at the gate instead of allowing her to carry it with her on her flight. Since then, I’ve been meaning to prepare a “How-To” list for air travel with breast milk. Please note these suggestions apply to domestic travel within the United States.
Before you leave for your trip, print out the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) topic of “Medical...
I'm guilty of "sharenting" and even oversharenting, too. The term was first used by the Wall Street Journal back in 2013 and combines oversharing with parenting. Typically, oversharenters tend to be 35+ years of age, share pictures of more than just milestones in their children's lives, and are comfortable sharing all aspects of their lives online.
With friends and relatives living in different parts of the country - and even across the planet - social media helps families stay connected ...