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

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

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

9 Surprising Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply


Updated 02/06/12 10:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Increasing Milk Supply

Got milk? For many nursing mamas, the answer is a surprising — and often disappointing — no. Before giving up all together, get to work! There are plenty of surprising — and often tasty! — ways to increase mom's milk supply for her tot. Keep reading to see what it may take to give your lil one the milk he needs to keep on growing! Source: Flickr User aurimas_m Read more

5 Supportive Apps for Breastfeeding Mamas


Updated 01/19/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Breastfeeding Apps

Go with the flow! While breastfeeding may be the most natural of acts, it's not without challenges! Given that nursing tends to commence in the exhausting post-delivery new mom bleariness phase of parenting, new mamas can use all the help they can get. Check out the following five apps that support new moms and their hardworking breasts. Read more

5 Ways to Help Hot Mamas Stay Cool While Breastfeeding


Updated 07/25/11 7:15 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Summer Breastfeeding Tips

Keeping cool and comfortable during a sweltering Summer pregnancy isn't fun, but it is possible. Once the lil one arrives, new mamas face another temperature-raising situation — breastfeeding. Newborns nurse a lot, and as much as mom loves feeding her precious bundle of warmth, breastfeeding in the heat can be a sweaty and uncomfortable affair. While plunking down in front of the air Read more

The 5 Best Bottles For Breastfed Babies


Updated 05/21/12 11:53 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

The Best Bottles For Breastfed Babies

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

7 Things to Know About Your Baby's First 7 Days


Updated 04/06/11 8:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Baby's First Week of Life

Welcome to the world lil one! The first days after a newborn's arrival are nothing short of awesome. From the awe-inspiring way a child comes to recognize its parents to the way the mother's body recovers, there is plenty be thankful for after a healthy birth. Once a child is placed in mom and dad's arms, it's up to them to start caring for the tot. Here are 7 things to prepare new parents for Read more

5 Shape-Shifting, Breast-Lifting Products For New Moms


Updated 03/24/11 3:15 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Shapers, Breast-Lifters, and Lingerie For Breastfeeding Moms

Motherhood can be a hectic time for first timers. Between sleep deprivation and unexpected events, mama may feel like she's being pushed and pulled in every direction. That feeling only gets worse if she invests in any number of postpartum products that promise to shape her hips to prebaby size or lift and squeeze those breasts to help in breastfeeding. Did you use any of them? Take a look at the Read more