Who's the Mama?


Updated 04/06/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celeb Mom Breastfeeding in Public

For some reason, celebrities breastfeeding in public continues to fascinate the world (hello, it's natural!), but which recent mom is not afraid to bare it all for her baby — no matter where she is? She said: "We all have nipples. I don’t care who I offend; my baby wants to eat. If I can’t get a cover over me quick enough, so be it." Read more

10 Things to Know Before Giving Birth


Updated 04/03/12 4:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Things to Know Before Giving Birth

Get ready to meet your lil one! In the final days of pregnancy, expectant mamas have a lot on their minds. But as the nesting instinct sets in, take advantage of the downtime to read up on what lies ahead. Before heading to the hospital, check out our guide of things every mom-to-be should know. Read more

Is Six Months of Breastfeeding Unrealisitic?


Updated 03/21/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Breastfeeding Goals For New Moms

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

Did Your Diet Change For Your Breastfeeding Baby?


Updated 03/14/12 11:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Breastfeeding Diet Changes

Here is another great post from our partners at BabyCenter — Kate Marsh Lord's article about breastfeeding diets. I’ve been very lucky to successfully breastfeed my kids with very little complication. For example, I nursed my first two for a total of 32 months and never had to give up foods to pacify a sensitive baby belly. However, not even two weeks in with baby Max and I’m concerned Read more

10 Celebrity Moms Who Breastfeed In Public


Updated 03/02/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrity Moms Breastfeed in Public

This week Beyoncé joins the ranks of celebrity moms who breastfeed in public, so we're excited to share this post from our friends at Celebrity Baby Scoop! Every week, we bring you the best celebrity baby stories from Celebrity Baby Scoop, including this post from Jenny Schafer about celeb moms who nurse out in the open. Considering their lack of anonymity with paparazzi lurking on every street Read more

Do You Share Your Breastfeeding Photos?


Updated 02/29/12 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sharing Breastfeeding Photos

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

Georgia Woman Compared to a Stripper For Breastfeeding in Church


Updated 02/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Is It OK For a Woman to Breastfeed in a Church?

When a Georgia woman was told to get up and relocate to the bathroom to nurse her baby during a church service, she was stunned. When her actions were compared to that of a stripper, she knew she had to take a stand. According to WSAV, Nirvana Jennette was told to "go nurse in the bathroom" during a recent service. "I was going to church — it was a biker church of all places, and I thought we Read more

5 Nursing Bras to Add to Your New Mama Wardrobe


Updated 02/27/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nursing Bras Moms Need

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

Is This Breastfeeding Ad Cute or Creepy?


Updated 02/08/12 12:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Talking Baby Breastfeeding Ad

Has Louisville, KY, stolen the E*Trade baby? In a new series of public service ads encouraging breastfeeding, a Louisville public health organization digitally enhanced a baby's mouth with a full set of teeth and a big-girl voice to tout nursing's benefits. The Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement uses the talking tot to dismiss some of the reasons new moms often turn to the bottle, including Read more