Breastfeeding can be a challenge for any new mom, but when you’re a breastfeeding mom who is going back to work, the challenges are more difficult than before. But, many new moms successfully return to work and breastfeed and the 10 tips here can ensure that you’re one of those...
There is a practice called sleep training in which mothers allow their infants under six months of age cry until they fall asleep. Unfortunately, this can lead to a wide variety of negative outcomes, and is not seen as productive by many pediatricians. When an infant in this age range...
Although you may never be able to exactly predict when your bundle of joy will arrive, there are several signs that it is right around the corner. If you find yourself urinating more frequently, this is often due to the baby pressing on your bladder from moving downwards in the...
Being a working mom can be stressful, especially when you think about setting time aside for self care. Delving into techniques such as waking up early for an extra workout can help you cater to your own needs without sacrificing time that would be spend with your family. Making a...
Working and caring for a baby is hard but when you are a breastfeeding mom, the struggles is even greater. But, all that you need to ease the process is a few time-saving hacks and tricks. Take the eight hacks listed here into consideration and add them to your routine...
Some babies are better sleepers than others, and if your baby is a bad sleeper, you might start to feel pretty severely sleep-deprived. Don’t despair, though — many babies are very light sleepers, so you are not alone, and you aren’t doing anything wrong! Just remember that it’s not going...
Being a mom is one of the most difficult jobs in this world -and one that leaves many women feeling like they should’ve done more. It is time to ease up on yourself and understand that you done the best that you could do for your child and you probably...
There is a new study conducted by a reputable agency that’s bound to stir up some controversy. It concerns alcohol use by breastfeeding mothers, a topic that many people have considered taboo for so long and simply thought it to be bad. But, the La Leche League says that there...
For mothers of multiple children, childcare is something that they have to plan for when the due date of their newest little one gets nearer. Having family nearby to take care of older kids is a great option if that is available, although sometimes those plans could fall through for...
Many mothers regularly use a breast pump when they have a young baby, although the reasons are not always the same. Often times, a mom may want to increase her milk production and pumping is an excellent option for this. However, there are other mothers who exclusively pump versus breast...