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Alcohol & Breastfeeding – The Facts

Kim Atfield — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:03:06 +0000

Amazon.com Widgets When it comes to alcohol and breastfeeding, it becomes clear that there are no clear-cut answers. There is a lot of conflicting information out there, so I will try to give you some of the facts. What is known is that alcohol does definitely pass into your breast milk. The most alcohol is [...]

Breastfeeding Positions – The Football Hold

Kim Atfield — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:31:21 +0000

I looked through tons of photos that I could upload to this blog of what the football hold looks like, and this was the best I could find. That does not mean that the football hold is not a good position to feed your baby in. I just think that the cradle hold might be [...]

Lactation – What is it and how does it happen?

Kim Atfield — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:50:08 +0000

For nine months, your body has been growing a baby. Lactation is like the next step in the continuation of your pregnancy. Even before you give birth, your body has been getting ready to produce the colostrum that your baby will need in the first hours and days after birth. You may have even noticed [...]

Increase Breast Milk – But first let’s understand what causes the low supply

Kim Atfield — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:42:13 +0000

It is very rare that a woman cannot nurse her child due due to a low milk supply. However, there are times when your milk supply does indeed need to be increased, and there are ways to increase breast milk supply. However, the intent of this post is not on how to increase your supply, [...]

Breastfeeding Pumping – Recommended Pumps – Part 4

Kim Atfield — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:15:05 +0000

In the last several posts, I have been providing information on various breastpumps, all single pumps so far. In this post, I want to discuss two types of double pumps, which are pumps that allow you to pump one, or both breasts simultaneously. The first breastfeeding pump is the Medela Pump-in-Style. The design used for [...]

Fenugreek Breastfeeding – Another way to increase milk supply

Kim Atfield — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:04:29 +0000

If you are looking for a way to increase your milk supply, you have no doubt come across the term, “fenugreek breastfeeding.” So what exactly is this? Fenugreek is an herb that is used in maple flavorings, but it can also be used to increase milk supply. It has been known to increase breast milk [...]

Breastfeeding Drugs – What do I need to know?

Kim Atfield — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:06:15 +0000

Whether we are talking about drugs that have been prescribed, can be purchasd over-the-counter, or are for recreational use (including drugs like marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, etc.), there are some things that need to be considered before using them: Most drugs do pass into the mother’s milk, and are therefore consumed by your baby. Usually, [...]

Breastfeeding Positions – Position #1 – Cross-Cradle Position

Kim Atfield — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:41:52 +0000

The cross-cradle position, in my opinion, is one of the best breastfeeding positions to start out with an infant in the early weeks. This is because you can see what you’re doing, and it allows you control over what you are doing. It is also a good position to use if you have had a [...]

Baby Einstein Takealong Tunes

Kim Atfield — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:31:09 +0000

From the Manufacturer Promote music appreciation and auditory development by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini with the Baby Einstein¿ Takealong Tunes! A large, easy to press button allows your baby to toggle through 7 high quality and enjoyable classical melodies at home, or for [...]

Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White

Kim Atfield — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:28:14 +0000

From the Manufacturer Sophie the Giraffe, full of discoveries and activities to awaken baby’s senses. Sight: The dark and contrasting spots all over Sophie the Giraffe’s body provide visual stimulation and make her easily recognizable to baby. She soon becomes a familiar and reassuring objet. Hearing: Her squeaker keeps baby amused, stimulates his hearings, and [...]