Breastfeeding products, tips, and advice for moms and moms to be.
Fact or Fiction? Breastfeeding will prevent you from getting pregnant. That's a trick question, actually. It can and does, depending on the circumstances. Because there are so many rumors and half-truths flying around on the topic, I thought I'd give you a quick look at the facts. All information is taken from the Ask Dr. […]
Although I'm not contemplating weaning quite yet, I know there are probably plenty of moms out there who are struggling with the decision and how to go about it. La Leche League International graciously offered to donate a copy of "How Weaning Happens" by Diane Bengson for today's giveaway. I made up a few common […]
I always knew that I would breastfeed, but I thought that I'd breastfeed about six months, a year max. Then, my Little Beauty came along and I realized that you have to either give breastmilk or formula until baby's first birthday. Formula didn't seem like the right choice for our family so I kept nursing. […]
I remember being pregnant and planning my return to work with such care and precision. I would work part-time and pump in my office, I told myself. Then, I'd return home and snuggle with my bundle who I would rock to sleep and place in her crib in the room down the hall (where she […]
You probably hear the "breast is best" mantra everywhere you turn. The reason why the message is so pervasive is that breast milk can't be beat in terms of benefits for baby (and mom). Formula companies try to come up with a powdery composition that mimics breastmilk, but they simply can't create the same unique […]
Today is the last day of my four-part series on common breastfeeding concerns. I encourage you to log on to the Lansinoh website to:1. Sign up for Nurture Notes ("a free weekly e-message...").2. Get answers to frequently asked questions.3. Enter to win a free manual breast pump or double electric breast pump. To conclude the […]
I'm pleased to welcome Gina Ciagne, Director of Breastfeeding Relations and Outreach at Lansinoh Laboratories Inc., back to Metropolitan Mama for the third installment of this four-part series about common breastfeeding concerns. Q: My breasts feel engorged. What can I do to alleviate my discomfort? Should I pump? GINA'S ANSWER: It is normal for your […]
I'm pleased to welcome Gina Ciagne, Director of Breastfeeding Relations and Outreach at Lansinoh Laboratories Inc., back to Metropolitan Mama to answer a common question that brand new moms ask. Q: How do I know if my milk has come in? GINA'S ANSWER: During pregnancy and when the baby is first born, moms produce a […]