We all want to look fashionable during pregnancy, but it's hard to justify purchasing a whole new wardrobe for a mere nine months. People always say that, right? The truth is, however, that there are some maternity pieces that will carry you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Too good to be true? Not with these […]
SLY Award recipient Kristen McGee nursed her son for a full year and I know she is looking forward to offering that same gift to her baby girl (due in late May). Kristen is the best kind of breastfeeding advocate because she willingly and humbly shares her breastfeeding experiences with other new moms and moms-to-be. […]
When my first daughter turned one [see left], I began to feel pressure...to stop breastfeeding. It was mostly subtle. People would ask how much longer I planned to continue. They would say things like, "Oh! I can't imagine breastfeeding a baby with teeth! Doesn't it hurt?" and "Once a baby can walk/talk...it's weird." But...it wasn't […]
These days my wardrobe primarily revolves around nursing. I need tops that provide quick, easy access - for at home and on-the-go. Surprisingly, those kind of tops are pretty hard to find - especially if you want to be modest about the whole thing. Enter Motherwear, a company that specializes in "tops, dresses, sleepwear, and […]
Think of this as your primer about nursing clothes. Nursing Clothes 101. A Q & A session for the new mom and mom-to-be. Here goes... WHAT ARE NURSING CLOTHES? Essentially, they are tops, tanks, camis, pajamas, and dresses that provide easy access to your breasts to help you nurse with ease...at home or on-the go. This […]