breastfeeding

Bumpie Buzz: Jessica Simpson Says Her Second Pregnancy Was a ‘Shock’

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If you're curious what's happening on the Internet today, we've got all the hottest celebrity stories just for you: Jessica Simpson Jokes that Her Fiance Keeps "Knocking Me Up!" - CelebrityBabyScoop Fun Polka-Dot Finds for Your Perfect Nursery - LilSugar Kim Kardashian's Most Adorable Mommy Moments With Mason -... read more

Nursing Tank Meets Shape Wear for Ingenious New Top

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After baby's born, there's a lot of extra stuff hanging out in your middle -- you know what I'm talking about new mama. And shape wear is your best friend if you're invited to a wedding or some other event where you're expected to squeeze into something you don't feel quite ready to squeeze into... read more

New Breast Pump May Become Working Moms’ Must-Have

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I hesitate to recommend any breast pump but the Medela ones -- I had two of them when I was breastfeeding, and they were practically my best pals. I used them religiously every day after I went back to work (I kept one at work and one at home in case I needed to... read more

Did You Know? Breast Pumps Are Now Covered By Health Insurance

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Breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies can get pricey, but (sigh of relief, nursing mama) know that now health insurance plans will cover the cost, due to The Affordable Care Act, the health insurance reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in 2010. It went into effect August 1, 2012.... read more

How to Make Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions as a New Parent

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It’s hardly shocking that some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions are also the most commonly broken. Personally, I’ve always treated my resolutions as projects to undertake.  So “exercising” meant adopting a specific regimen and losing X number of pounds, “eating healthy” meant learning certain recipes or incorporating a new ingredient, and “more crafts”... read more

All I Want for Christmas is No Front Teeth

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Well, nipples, we’ve had a good ride. For nine months and three weeks, we essentially coasted through breastfeeding. Sure, there were cracks in the beginning; Daddy bought stock in Lansinoh Lanolin. Round-the-clock nursing left you burning up; we pushed aside some oranges in the produce drawer to clear space for cooling gel pads. But... read more

Kate Middleton vs. Princess Diana: How Being a Princess and Mom Is Different Today

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We've compared all there is to compare between Princess Diana and Duchess Kate Middleton: their red carpet style, their wedding gowns and even their impact on the public. Now, with a royal baby on the way, the comparisons keep rolling in. Here's a sneak peek of the similarities and differences the two royal women share... read more

Mom Breastfeeds the Wrong Baby In the Hospital

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Those first days in the hospital after my son was born are a bit of a blur. I was sore, sleep deprived and getting to know this new baby, who was mine, but still a complete stranger. I remember the nurses checking and double checking our hospital bracelets when I picked him up from the... read more

The Latest Scoop: Original Gerber Baby Meets New Model

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Why I Hired a Doula

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Recently, I came across an article highlighting the differences between how American mothers are treated before and after birthing their children as compared to the treatment of mothers in different cultures. The article was eye-opening in many ways, and a read I recommend to all of you ladies. While reading about how little... read more
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