Yesterday I posted information on how important it is for families who choose or need to formula feed to have the proper information on preparation. For infants receiving powdered or concentrated formulas how to reconstitute and add water is a crucial step in formula preparation. Not only does the water source need to be clean [...]
I have been searching for an easy to use guide for parents who need to use formula. Formula requires special preparation, whether you are using a ready to feed preparation, a concentration, or a powdered formula. Many are not aware that powdered formula is not sterile and can contain bacteria. The World Health Organization has [...]
The Magical Hour after birth–skin to skin is where our babies belong. So happy to announce that Dr. Kajsa Brimdyr is one of our guest speakers at the annual Monmouth/Ocean Breastfeeding Consortium Conference on August 1, 2012–always a perfect way to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Here are the 9 steps outlined in The Magical Hour: [...]
I read an article in today’s NYT that made me smile and frustrated me at the same time, http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/were-eating-less-meat-why/?scp=1&sq=we%20are%20not%20eating%20meat&st=cse For those that know me or follow me on The Lactation Lady Facebook Fanpage, you know healthy eating choices and healthy living choices are a passion of mine; hence, the career supporting breastfeeding. The article outlined [...]
I came across this awesome blog today that features really cool breastfeeding art, http://www.stacieturnerphotography.com/blog/tag/connecticut-breastfeeding-portraits/ This picture is so beautiful to me because of its location–a beautiful breastfeeding photo in the kitchen. It is simple and stunning at the same time. Did you snap any great breastfeeding photos or do you have plans to? Looking back I [...]
The Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group is sponsoring a FREE HERBAL LECTURE with Virginia Ahearn BS, CPM, PCD (Certified Professional Midwife, Practitioner of Herbal Medicine, and Certified Postpartum Doula) on Wednesday, January 18th at 11 am–Colts Neck Library, Community Center Meeting Room, 1 Winthrop Lane Come and hear Virginia’s top 10 herbs for: Breastfeeding Kids Health and Winter Health
Breastfeeding: My favorite website for breastfeeding information, kellymom.com This website is run by Lactation Consultant Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC and it is BRILLANT! The site is easy to navigate and has links to ALL the latest and greatest on the Web. The site is good for all parents and health care professionals who are looking for more information on [...]
Would you nurse her in the park? Would you nurse him in the dark? Would you nurse him with a Boppy? And when your boobs are feeling floppy? I would nurse him in the park, I would nurse her in the dark. I’d nurse with or without a Boppy. Floppy boobs will never stop me. [...]
There are some statements that I routinely hear in my line of work that require further clarification. They are as follows: But isn’t the breast as good as the bottle? NO!!! Many argue they are not even comparable; it is like comparing apples to oranges. Yes, they are two different ways to feed a baby [...]
When should I pump? For any missed Feeding. Your little one needs to nurse 8-12 times daily. If you are missing any feeding, we will need to use a breast pump to simulate those feedings missed, e.g. your baby is in the Neonatal Unit (NICU) and is unable to feed at the breast, you are [...]
