February 2013 archive

The “dos” and “don’ts” of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is best for both mother and baby. Whether you are a veteran mom or expecting your first child, prepare yourself by reading our list of basic nursing rules.

Do:

  • Nurse your infant as soon as you can after he is born.  This will satisfy your baby’s nutritional needs, help to establish an immediate bond and help your milk to “come in.”
  • Ask a lactation consultant for help while still in the hospital. She will help you and your baby to start developing a good nursing relationship by teaching you the signs of a good latch, helping you try out different nursing positions and explaining to you what’s normal and what’s not.
  • Nurse on demand. Watch your infant for hunger cues, such as rooting and lip smacking and feed her when she’s hungry. This will help her develop a sense of trust and help you maintain adequate milk supply (Hartshorn, 2012).
  • Drink extra fluids. Fluids are essential to producing enough milk, as well as satisfying mother’s hydration needs (Sears, Sears, Sears, & Sears, 2003).
  • Continue to take your prenatal vitamins or start using quality multiple vitamins, as well as Omega 3 supplements (always consult your physician before taking any medications or supplements).
  • Watch what you eat and how it affects your baby. Some foods may bother your baby and cause excessive gas. Track down the offenders and eliminate them from your diet while you are nursing (Sears, Sears, Sears, & Sears, 2003).
  • Offer a variety of foods to your nursing baby when he starts eating solids. He will be happy and healthy if he gets nutrition from breast milk as well as vitamin and mineral rich fruits, vegetables, grains and meats (Noblet, 2012)

Don’t:

  • Give your baby water. Breastfed infants get plenty of water from their mother’s milk and supplemental water may prevent them from breastfeeding as much as they should, as well as cause nipple confusion (Does Baby Need Extra Water, 2011).
  • Smoke, drink or do illegal drugs.
  • Take any prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs without consulting your doctor.
  • Yell or react harshly if your baby bites or pinches your breast. This can truly traumatize her.  Instead, draw your baby as close to your breast as you can – she will open her mouth to breathe better and release your breast (Sears, Sears, Sears, & Sears, 2003).

 

References

Does Baby Need Extra Water. (2011). Retrieved July 14, 2012, from Ask Dr. Sears:

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding/faqs/does-baby-need-extra-water

Hartshorn, J. (2012). All About Breastfeeding on Demand. Retrieved July 13, 2012, from Parents

Magazine: http://www.parents.com/baby/breastfeeding/tips/breastfeeding-on-demand/

Noblet, R. (2012). The Dos and Don’ts of Weaning. Retrieved July 13, 2012, from Parents Magazine:

http://www.parents.com/baby/breastfeeding/weaning/dos-and-donts/?rb=Y#page=3

Sears, W., Sears, M., Sears, R., & Sears, J. (2003). The Baby Book. New York: Hachette Book Group.

 

Thank You! Thursday [VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION]: Our Basically You! Collection

Thank You! Thursdays are back with just a few new changes – Instead of our bi-monthly giveaways, it will be on the FIRST Thursday of every month. Things at the You! Lingerie camp has gotten super busy and we want to make sure that our mama’s are getting the superior service that they deserve!!! :-)

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air!!! Bring sexy back with our newest and most raved about collection to date – the Basically You! Collection.  They are anything but basic :-) :-) :-)

For February’s Thank You! Thursday, we are giving three mamas a chance to win one of the three styles (Playful You!, Sexy You!, & Flirty You!)  from our newest collection. WHOOHOOO :-)

Playful You! Maternity Nursing Bra & Panty by You! Lingerie

Playful You! Maternity Nursing Bra & Panty set by You! Lingerie

 

This collection of beautifully made nursing bras and panties features beautiful shimmer lace, full molded plunge cups, flexi-wire and soft cups options, basic colors in white and nudes with our signature splash of hot pink throughout – cup lining, nursing clips, and decorative bows. Size range is 32B – 38H. Mamas will feel like a million bucks in any of our Basically You! nursing and maternity lingerie sets. This collection will give mamas a sexy “oomph” that they will love, I mean who wouldn’t want that, eh? :-)

Nude nursing and maternity bra by You! Lingerie

Flirty You! Maternity Nursing Bra & Panty set by You! Lingerie

This collection bolsters stunning neutral color combinations that are super sexy and comfy. These super chic lingerie provides both function and everyday comfort!!! The matching panties feature the same intricate details in a thong or boy short style making them the perfect match to the gorgeous nursing bras.

Nude nursing and maternity bra by You! Lingerie

Sexy You! Maternity Nursing Bra & Panty set by You! Lingerie

THREE (3) lucky mamas will each win a Basically You! Nursing bra and matching panty.  To enter, you must “LIKE” You! Lingerie on Facebook and comment below on this blog telling us why you would love to win one of the styles in the Basically You! collection for Valentine’s Day. Earn more chances to win by “liking”, sharing and commenting this giveaway post on Facebook.

Open to Mama’s in the U.S only. Contest ends on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 9pm EST. Be sure to check back to find out if you are a winner and remember our basic rules apply.

Winners will be chosen at random on Friday night!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are chosen as a winner, we will send you an email alerting you of your winnings. If we do not hear back from you within 48 hours, we will pick another winner.