Becoming a parent can bring many unique joys & challenges as well. Read our blog articles below, where we provide parenting advice & expert tips on topics such as:
– Breastfeeding
– Sleep Training
– Vaccinations
– & More
You’re not alone, start reading our articles to learn how to navigate the seemingly impossible task of parenting.
What medicines are safe to use while breastfeeding? Stool softeners like Miralax or Dulcolax? Acid blockers like Zantac or Pepcid? What about anti-inflammatory medications or antibiotics? To help answer your questions, we put together a list of commonly used medications, along with safety considerations during breastfeeding. If you need additional information, the National Library of Medicine is […]
Benjamin Franklin once said, “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This is also true with breastfeeding. Proper latching (with the baby’s tongue down and nipple deep into the baby’s mouth where the hard and soft palate meet) can avoid trauma. Proper latching ensures that nursing should be comfortable and painless. […]
Prolactin and oxytocin are the two major hormones involved in breastfeeding and have amazing effects on your body as well as your psyche. High levels of prolactin stimulate the breast to produce milk. When breastfeeding exclusively, the high levels of prolactin suppress ovulation and help provide contraception, especially during the first several months. Oxytocin is […]
Several studies following children from ages 3-5 years old and longer indicated that the children of mothers who breastfed exclusively weighed much less than those that were bottle fed. It’s fascinating to me that these findings have been consistent in studies from several countries including Germany, England, Japan and the U.S, beginning as early as […]
The very make up of breast milk is amazing! It contains all the important ingredients to provide for a healthier happier baby. Breast milk contains immunoglobulin A and macrophages which coat the intestines, keeping unwanted bacteria from being absorbed as well as giving the baby a stronger immune system to fight off infection. Breast milk also […]
Although there are mixed results from numerous studies, the majority of studies show that mothers who breastfeed regularly lose the weight they gained during pregnancy at a faster rate than those mothers that breastfeed part time or don’t breast feed at all. I have found that my breast feeding moms tend to lose their pregnancy […]
Below is a list of commonly used medications along with safety considerations during breastfeeding. For more detailed information visit the National Library of Medicine. A) Anti-inflammatory medications (fever and/or pain) 1) Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen: These are anti-inflammatory medications of choice. No known problems with baby, extremely low levels in breast milk, much lower than […]
Now that you have seriously considered or are committed to breastfeeding because of the benefits to both you and your baby, we would like to provide you with the following important pointers to help you better achieve your goal. Stay focused and don’t get discouraged You have made a commitment to breast feed because of […]
How many times have you heard the phrases, “No Pain, No Gain” or “You have to pay to play” or “Hard work pays off”? Well, none of these phrases are very inspiring at 5 AM when I am trying to drag myself out of bed to fit exercise into my schedule. Likewise, we can inform […]
Dads play an important role in helping mom continue breast feeding so baby enjoys the benefits. Mutual respect, effort, understanding, communication and teamwork by both mom and dad are key elements. Studies show that dads can feel inadequate and wonder about their ability to effectively bond with their baby, while moms can feel isolated and […]
