Travel doesn't stop for nursing moms as families and women traverse the globe for fun or work. Women need to know where to go when they arrive in a new location, to breast pump or breastfeed. When scoping out a nursing mother's room or pod make sure there is privacy, a source of water near by, a place to sit, a location to rest your personal items and enough space for you and baby.Most major airports will have everything you need, however they vary in terms of quality and location in the airpor...
The internet is an interesting place. When we post pictures there is always a chance someone will download and share them. Sometimes for good reasons and sometimes for bad reasons. So what do we do when it's time to announce the birth of your baby? Do we share the pictures or wait until the "time is right?"
In a day and age where we give play by play of our lives online it's easy to say yes to posting pictures of our babies. But there are some people who like to wait and enjoy a web free ...
As a nursing mom you barely have anytime for yourself, let alone enough time to care for your nursing bra. If you're not paying attention it will start to smell like rotten milk, become full of stains and irritate your skin. But you wear it all the time. Your nursing bra is your lifeline to sanity when your breasts swell from milk and make breastfeeding accessible every 2 hours, so you don't have to undress.
We got you covered with some tips to help you care for your nursing bra and keep ...
Do you bring your baby to a major sports event? The Olympic games have ended, but hockey, baseball and football games are in full swing in the US right now and many women - including moms - even nursing moms - attend these events but there is some controversy stirring over this topic.
Manitoba parents Clifford Anderson and Shalyn Meady are upset with the National Hockey League (NHL) for asking them to spend $400 for a third seat for next month’s Heritage Classic so their brea...
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.
Should you choose in-home care or care outside of your home? Do you know that you want your baby to stay at your home while you go to work? Perhaps you wo...
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.
First things first. Watch for signs that you might be or is getting dehydrated. These can include:
irregular flow of urine
Urine has a dark yellow tint.
tongue and mouth feeling d...
Moms we all know how we want to get back to our pre-pregnancy body ASAP!!! Remember, its not how fast we get back to it but how healthy we do it in. Before you start any new diet/exercise regime make sure that you get medical clearance from your doctor. Light to moderate exercise along with a healthy diet has many benefits for a nursing mom. Some key benefits are:
1. Bone Health
2. Weight Management
3. Mental Health- Decreases your risk of Post-Partum Depress...
Many of you may remember Alyssa Milano’s terrible experience at Heathrow Airport earlier this year when the security agents made her leave pumped milk at the gate instead of allowing her to carry it with her on her flight. Since then, I’ve been meaning to prepare a “How-To” list for air travel with breast milk. Please note these suggestions apply to domestic travel within the United States.
Before you leave for your trip, print out the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) topic of “...