10 Reasons a Breastfeeding Mom Might Want to Use a Bottle
Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing. *We collaborated with Munchkin to highlight their LATCH bottle , specifically designed for the breastfeeding mom, and to show that bottle feeding your breastfed baby has some benefits. Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Sure, feeding directly at the breast has many benefits – from passing on […]
How to Donate Breast Milk: A Step-by-Step Guide for Donors
If you have extra breast milk and want to help premature babies or infants in need, donating your breast milk to a milk bank is a great option. Human milk is essential for the growth and development of newborns, especially those who are born prematurely or have health issues. Donating breast milk can help save […]
In Defense of the Bottle
Is it National Feed-Your-Baby-the-Best-Way-You-Know-How Month, yet? My baby is made entirely out of formula. She’s been on formula since the day she was born. She’s happy and healthy and gorgeous. She’s the second baby in my family to be made out of formula. The other one is 2-years-old now, and she’s happy and healthy and […]
How it Feels to Go Back to Work After Maternity Leave
5 stages of adjustment you’ll experience as a new working mom. Your maternity leave is coming to an end. you’re Though your relationship with your baby will most likely need to adapt to your new schedule, you’re probably also wondering how your role at work will change once you set foot in the office. Did one of your mom […]
Cod Liver Oil for Your Fertility
Why you should take cod liver oil if you’re trying to conceive Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial to good health. That’s especially true for women who are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, breastfeeding or just trying to get their hormones back on track. But while essential fatty acids are so, well, essential, we cannot produce them on our […]
Working Mom Must-Haves: Essential Products for Working Moms in 2023
Being a working mom is a tough job, and it requires a lot of juggling to balance work and family life. Fortunately, there are many products available that can make life easier for moms who are trying to do it all. In this article, we will be discussing the must-have products for working moms. One […]
Mindful Meditation for Motherhood
Here’s how to tune everyone else out and make some space for yourself. Anxiety. Nervousness. Inquisitiveness. Sound familiar? Likely the emotions you’ve experienced during your pregnancy and as a new mother. As a first time mom, creating a community of like-minded individuals who are in the same phase of life can help you navigate through this once-in-a-lifetime […]
4 Secret Alternatives to Expensive Childcare
Get creative and keep your childcare costs down. If there’s one thing expectant moms lose sleep over, it’s the exorbitant cost they’re going to pay for childcare. Especially in cities like New York, where childcare costs can be comparable to rent payments. Unfortunately it’s not surprising to hear NYC moms say they are paying upwards […]
So, You Want to Sleep Train Your Baby: 4 Effective Methods
As a new parent, one of the biggest challenges you may face is getting your baby to sleep through the night. Sleep training can help your baby learn to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own, allowing you to get the rest you need. There are several sleep training methods to choose from, each […]
4 Red Flag Statements About Breastfeeding
Don’t let hospital staff throw your breastfeeding flow off. Is my baby getting enough milk? Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt this much? Am I doing it right? As a Certified Lactation Counselor and founder of the only on-demand breastfeeding consulting service in the country, Boober (formerly Breast Start), I hear a lot of women worrying about nursing, and it’s […]