New moms sometimes expect nursing to happen very easily for them. We sometimes think it's such a natural thing, that it must "just happen" and there won't be any troubles or delays in developing a good latch and a nursing relationship. Unfortunately, anything with tremendous worth usually comes with tremendous work - and nursing a newborn is no different.
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Having a new baby at home is exciting and wonderful. Deciding who will care for your new baby when you return to work is exciting but maybe not so wonderful. Imagining another pair of arms caring for your little loved one can be very difficult but here are some guidelines to help you find the right fit for your family.
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Many times, family pets are our first loves. This week we are celebrating my dog, who was our first “baby”…the first living thing my husband and I had to care for before our children arrived. He’s been with us for 11 years this week and I love remembering the first few moments of him meeting my other babies. Each time he was sweet, kind, and very affectionate – kissing both the baby’s face and then my face each time we brought home another little boy.
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Photo Credit: NBC Olympics
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What a way to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!
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It's World Breastfeeding Week, a time each August when we work together to raise awareness for the needs of breastfeeding moms, breastfeeding families, and breastfed children. We celebrate the time by sharing success stories, by encouraging and educating others, and by providing support to those who may be struggling with nursing.
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Staying hydrated while nursing or pumping can be a big challenge. To put it in perspective, on average per day, a pregnant mom require 8 to 12 glasses of water. That same mom needs even more water when she's nursing. Here are some quick tips to help keep you at the top of your milk-making game.
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Times are changing – and so are the laws! Earlier this month, Congress passed an amendment which would help the office buildings of the Capitol and the House become more accommodating for nursing mothers.
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Earlier this year we shared some eye-opening advice from Stony Brook Midwives during our Health and Wellness Series. The advice suggested that we begin to plan and prepare for breastfeeding before we even become pregnant. This guidance is not unconventional or “crunchy”, but it is above and beyond the recommendations that many women of child-bearing age receive when they speak with their care providers about their family planning.
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Moms how do you celebrate the dads in your life and in your baby’s life? Do you try to do something new every year to keep the day extra special for your child’s extra special guy?
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We’ve talked before about how we want to be there for it all, like many moms do. We want to be there for our babies when they take their first steps, say their first words – but we also want to be there for our partners, for our friends, for our employers. It’s tough.
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A few days ago, I overheard my boys talking about whether or not I had magic.
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“Mom, you know what doesn’t seem to happen at our house?” My oldest son asked me one busy morning when I was getting lunches ready and trying to get out of the house on time.
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In the final article for our four-part Health and Wellness Series, we end with the pinnacle of care providers for Women’s Health: midwives. We spoke with members from the amazing Stony Brook Midwives to learn more.
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As part of our Health and Wellness Series, we need to consider our oral health when pregnant and nursing. We recently chatted with Dr. Evelyn Baran, a dentist based in New York City, to ask her the questions about dental health which we hear frequently from many moms we talk with. Check out the awesome guidance she provided during out conversation!
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Part of being a parent is handling the difficult things that come with being the caregivers for our babies. We recently sat down with a financial planner to have many of our money and mom questions answered.
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We at Moms Pump Here know how important caring for our skin is. From sun protection to spot correction, what does a mom need to know about dermatology while pregnant or breastfeeding? We reached out to Dr. Jennifer Lincoln (who is also International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) with some key questions we hear from moms. Check out the great information she shared with us.
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We have written several times on the topic of paid family leave, not only for new parents but also for workers who need to care for older relatives, family members going through health concerns, and for people who need to handle situations when someone is called to active military service. This week, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo is making national headlines for successfully including an employee-funded paid family leave plan for millions of New York workers.
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An Australian study has found that overweight moms are more likely to discontinue breastfeeding than average-weight moms, and researchers are blaming poor body image for the difference.
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