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Take your milk all the way to the bank! A study in this week's journal of Pediatrics found that close to 900 babies' lives would be saved each year if 90 percent of American women nursed their newborns for the first six months. For new mamas who want to give their tots all of the benefits of breast milk, but who cannot do so themselves, breast milk banks can provide the liquid gold at a Read more
Efforts to breastfeed can be a nightmare when a mother's milk supply is low. Stressed and frustrated, many women turn to formula for relief. Before bailing on breastmilk, read up on these simple tips (from one breastfeeding mom to another) that can send a mama from a few ounces to full bottles in a day's time. Source Read more
There is always something in the news that makes a mother cringe or second guess her parenting choices. The other day I started to read up on a chemical called perchlorate. It is an ingredient used in rocket fuel. Apparently, it can be found in particular formulas as well as tap water sources. The CDC team warned: Mixing perchlorate-tainted formula powder with tap water containing "even minimal Read more
The secret ingredient is mother's milk, only it's no secret! A Swiss restaurateur plans to roll out a new menu with decadent soups, sauces and stews made with breast milk. The owner of Storchen, Hans Locher, does not see any controversy in using the natural ingredient as babies are raised on it. What raised eyebrows is when he started soliciting the services of lactating women. One report Read more
It is a strange thing that humans drink milk extracted from goats and cows, but not their own homemade dairy products. I have no interest in consuming fluids that my body emits — even if I willingly give it to my child. While I was curious to know what my daughter drank exclusively for the first six months of her life, I was not inquisitive enough to actually taste the milk. Many moms are Read more
There's long been that myth about models not being the most intelligent, but on this week's America's Next Top Model, a mama's decision making came into question. And, it brought a whole new meaning to the term, mother's milk. Claire, a 24-year-old contestant admitted to drinking her own breast milk and likened the taste to a light soy milk. In the interview snippet that followed, the model Read more
Parents tell children not to take candy from strangers, yet they buy breast milk for their babies on the Internet. Women peddling the liquid gold for up to $4 an ounce plus shipping and handling aren't that hard to find online. One supplier priced her milk at $2 an ounce in a recent post on Craigslist. It said: So weird to be offering my breastmilk but i figure if it can help people and make Read more
Sure, it's fun to gift a new mom with an outrageous, pint-size cashmere sweater or those gorgeous swaddlers at the top of her registry, but for your next shower, think outside of the box . . . and buy a gift subscription that will arrive in one every single month. Subscription boxes from companies like Bluum, The Honest Company, and Citrus Lane keep moms stocked up on baby and mom-friendly items Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: Man can not live on bread alone. Breast milk, maybe. A blogger named Curtis is going to find out, as he embarks on a diet consisting only of his wife's breast milk. "Much more hungry yesterday, 104 ounces consumed, roughly 3120 calories," he writes on his blog Don't Have a Cow Curtis, where he and his wife, Kate, 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
