Mommy's little helper.
When you throw your clothes in a bag to head to the hospital, don't forget the goods that will aid in breastfeeding your new babe. Ease into the motherly duty with a few of these items that may ensure nursing success. Read more
Celebrities love to attribute their rapid postpartum weight loss to nursing their newborn babies, but are they willing to admit that it can also help them to gain weight in the long run? After gaining 40 pounds while pregnant, Kourtney Kardashian credited much of her 45-pound weight loss to breastfeeding lil Mason for 14 months. In March, she announced on her blog that she and her tot had decided Read more
Breast is best, but is it realistic? The World Health Organization recommends six months of exclusive breastfeeding to ensure a healthy start for newborns and infants. And while some mamas treat that 6-month mark as a goal, a new study suggests it is simply unattainable for many. According to the small Scottish study — which included 220 face-to-face interviews — nursing is harder than most Read more
A picture's worth a thousand words, but mama may have more than 1,000 words to say if her breastfeeding pictures are used inappropriately. The intimate act is one that many new families like to record for posterity — in fact, 57 percent of LilSugar readers have taken breastfeeding photos of themselves. It's what they do with them afterward that may be cause for concern. We all know about the Read more
Your breasts definitely feel the effects of pregnancy and mommyhood. Almost from conception, they begin to swell, and before you know it, not one of your bras will fit. And just when you think they couldn't get any bigger, your baby is born, your milk comes in, and the fun really begins. I woke up from a nap in the hospital three days after my daughter was born, and my boobs had literally grown Read more
Choosing breastmilk for your baby is a commitment and we've discussed ways to make the experience easier. Take a look at some of our past coverage and see how much you know. 10 Reasons Why I Loved Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants Lead Babies to Mother's Milk Things to Consider When Buying a Pump Seven Tips For Pumping at the Office Pumping Mamas Pump Milk and Iron Six Tips to Increase Read more
Breastfeeding makes the pregnancy pounds melt off. That statement, and other's like it, are reason enough for many mamas to put their babies to their breasts. Celebs such as Naomi Watts and Angelina Jolie have credited their baby's feeding schedules with their own rapid weight loss, so many of us bought the claim hook, line, and sinker — including Jenna Fischer. While walking the red carpet at Read more
Hilary Duff gave birth to Luca Cruz less than two weeks ago, but is already exercising to get her prepregnancy body back. She hit the gym Saturday and tweeted, "20 minutes on the elliptical seems like an eternity!!! What the hell…" Though many obstetricians recommend holding off on exercise until six weeks postpartum (longer for a C-section), every woman is different. Here are some workout tips Read more
Breastfed babies don't only take their milk from the breast. While lactation consultants suggest waiting at least three weeks before introducing a bottle, breastfeeding mamas often abide by their own schedules. Finding a bottle that truly mimics the motion, flow, and feeling of the breast is often the hardest part of making the switch. Check out our picks for the most breast-like bottles on the Read more
Way to go mamas! Choosing breast milk for your baby is a commitment, and moms who go that route should be commended. We're in the midst of World Breastfeeding Week where the benefits of mama's milk and the women who create it are celebrated. We've rounded up our best tips, tricks, and real-life experiences to help nursing moms keep their milk flowing! 10 Reasons Why I Loved Read more
