Can’t Drink? Check Out 7 Delicious Mocktails For Pregnant Moms

7 Delicous Mocktails for Pregnant Moms

Once in a while, all we want to do is put our swollen feet up on the table after a long day and sip a glass of alcoholic beverage to unwind. Well, when you are pregnant, that’s not really an option right? All you can do is stare at the champagne bottle and day dream about drinking it. Yeah…I know. Such a BUMMER but I’ve got news for you! Mojitos, magaritas and other tasty alcoholic beverage taste oh so good without any alcohol. Don’t believe me? Here are 7 delicious mocktails to help you get the edge off. (more…)

10 Unexpected Things You’ll Love While Pregnant

Being pregnant is one of the most miraculous things that can ever happen to any woman. Yes! You will gain a little weight in unexpected places and you might get stuck sleeping on your side for a long while but don’t fret! There are some awesome perks that comes with being pregnant. Don’t believe me? I’ve compiled 12 unexpected things you’ll love while you are pregnant. (more…)

7 Super Foods That Help You Lactate


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Did you know that nearly half of mothers around the globe stop breastfeeding way before they want to because of insufficient milk production? Yeah…that’s definitely a bummer!  I mean…it is a devastating fact that still plagues mothers everywhere. A mother’s priority is to make sure her child is adequately fed with her breast milk but what can she do to help boost her milk production you ask? Well, I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 top super foods that will help any mama make more milk. Let’s go down the list shall we?

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Lactation Consultants: Do You Really Need Em’?

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We often hear the word “Lactation Consultant” but what do they really do and do you really need them? Lactation consultants are professional specialists who help teach breastfeeding moms how to properly breastfeed their baby. Usually, when a breastfeeding mom is having a hard time with her baby latching on properly or is experiencing pain while breastfeeding, a lactation consultant is able to help with such problems. They sure do come in handy as they help moms reach their breastfeeding goals and often times teach them how to properly store their milk, but the real question remains…do you really need them?

The answer is a big fat YES! Every mama who has consulted with a lactation practitioner have said it was well worth the money. Lactation consultants can be found in hospitals or can be privately requested. They can teach you anything and everything you need to know about breastfeeding. Whether it’s mouth care, getting you acclimated with a pumping schedule in order to maximize your milk production, they also school you on skin contact and how it helps with bonding and attachment between mother and baby.

Be sure to get a board certified Lactation Consultant to ensure that they have received a formal and clinical education in breastfeeding. This way, you’ll know you are getting top notch care for you and your baby.

Photo Cred: {boston.com} Lactation consultant Donna Norris with Nanci Gilmore and her baby, Noelle, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. (Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff)

 

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