breastfeeding

Could Breastfeeding for Longer Reduce Baby’s Risk of ADHD?

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The latest study to come from the journal Breastfeeding Medicine found that children with children who breastfeed for shorter durations may be more likely to have ADHD. Researchers at Schneider's Children Medical Center studied over 50 children (age 6-12) who had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2008 and 2009. These children were compared... read more

Surprise! Supplementing With Formula Could Help Moms Breastfeed for Longer

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Could supplementing formula for baby boost breastfeeding rates among new moms? According to the latest study, researchers say yes! The small study, published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that giving newborns a little bit of formula actually helps boost breastfeeding rates because the formula "primer" may help give new moms the... read more

Breastfeeding While Traveling? Here’s How to Make It Work

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So, you're a breastfeeding working mom. You've returned to the grind, found your rhythm and you're finally  starting to feel like you're getting the swing of this... And then just like that, boom -- you're confronted with your first business trip! Mine came right at my baby's four month mark. While I was... read more

7 Tips All New Moms Need Before They Start Breastfeeding

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The decision to breastfeed is a personal one. For some women, it's a no-brainer, but for others, it's not a consideration. I decided from the the beginning that I would breastfeed my baby, but I'm going to share a secret with you: I was a bit weirded out by the idea. It was a quick... read more

One Mother’s Advice for Feeding Baby — Do Your Research

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This sponsored post was written by Audrey McClelland, a Tommee Tippee ambassador. Audrey is a mother of four boys and is expecting a baby girl this summer, she is also a founder of the website MomGenerations.com. When I became a first time mom back in 2004, I wasn't prepared for how difficult the... read more

WIN IT: Dr. Brown’s Bottle Feeding Set and Breastfeeding Pillow Giveaway!

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Getting ready for baby's arrival and looking for a sophisticated, reliable and comfortable feeding set? Bumpies, we've got you covered! We're giving ONE very lucky winner two prizes today to kick-start our Five Days of Freebies giveaway series on The Bump blog! Here's what we're giving away: -One Dr. Brown’s Natural... read more

How I Weaned My Baby Off Breastfeeding Without Regret

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The single craziest experience of my life took place on Saturday, February 11, 2012. It was four days after our daughter was born, and we had spent the week in a hazy hospital fog, full of elation, bewilderment, and more than a little Vicodin. Everything was going well, except for the fact that my milk... read more

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