breastfeeding

New Study Reveals Breastfeeding Won’t Stop Baby From Becoming Obese

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Breastfeeding may be a lot of things -- but a defendant against obesity it is not. New research concludes that breastfeeding is not effective when it comes to reducing the risk of childhood obesity. The research, which began as an intentional study in 1996, followed 15,000 mothers in Belarus. At that... read more

A Week in the Life of a Working Mom

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This is a guest blog by Kelly, an SVP of E-Commerce at a large nonprofit and mom to a 6-year-old, 3-year-old and 5-month-old. Here’s an inside look at what goes on in a typical week for this busy mom of three. MONDAY:  Wake up, get breakfast for everyone, pack lunches, backpacks, daycare bag. Collaborate with... read more

The Breastfeeding Mom’s Stress-Free Guide to Going Back to Work

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There are so many things that I wasn’t prepared for when it came to motherhood: how much I would love my new baby girl, how my priorities could change so dramatically and so quickly, and just how hard breastfeeding would be with my schedule. I returned to my job just five weeks after... read more

How to Indulge Your Sugary (and Sweet!) Pregnancy Cravings Without the Added Guilt

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Cravings are one of the most stereotyped symptoms of pregnancy, and now a new study shows that they can have real consequences. Australian researchers found that if mother rats consumed junk food while pregnant and nursing, the babies had resulting changes to their brain chemistry, leaving them more susceptible to a junk food addiction... read more

I Owe My Breastfeeding Success To My Husband… Or At Least Some Of It

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Breastfeeding my son was something that I was so excited to do while I was pregnant. I read everything that I could get my hands on to prepare myself, listened intently during my Lamaze class, and prayed for an easy transition into it. The hours of reading and praying were very helpful, but now that... read more

4 Creative Ways to Use Your Breast Milk

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All the diaper creams, ointments and lotions available on the shelves can be overwhelming., but did you know there is one thing that can do-it-all? Breast milk is full of antibodies and is a natural antiseptic (score!).  The benefits of breastfeeding your newborn are undeniable, but feeding a hungry baby is not the only thing... read more

Breastfeeding and a Vaginal Birth Could Keep Your Newborn Healthier, Study Says

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A new study led by Anita Kozyrskyj, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that babies born by C-section had a different set of microbes in their digestive tracts than babies who were born vaginally. Additionally, the study also determined that breastfed babies had a different makeup of bacteria... read more

The New Mom’s Guide to Nursing in Public (and Liking It!)

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As a new mom breastfeeding twins, the first few months were rough for me. I definitely felt like a prisoner in my own body (and home) at times.  Getting out of the house was hard enough, and I also felt pressure to get back home before the next feeding to avoid... read more

Lily Allen Makes Post-Baby Debut and Forgets Something Really Important

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You guys, Lily Allen might be my favorite person right now. The mama of two made her first appearance post-baby (she welcomed baby girl Marnie Rose Cooper on January 8th) at the 2013 Brit Awards, but it wasn't without it's fair share of mommy obstacles! The singer tweeted on... read more

Kristin Cavallari Felt Like a ‘Slave’ to Pumping — Moms, Can You Relate?

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Kristin Cavallari, the proud new mama to her 6-month-old son Camden Jack, admits she's "happy" to be weaning her son off breastfeeding, admitting that "breastfeeding has been the hardest part of new motherhood." While tons of mothers can relate (and others can disagree), Kristin's confession is totally honest, and to each mom, her... read more
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