Archive

Listed are the posts for October 2009.

Fenugreek – Does It Help You Increase Breast Milk?

There are many choices out there when it comes to increasing breast milk supply. And because of my neurotic personality I have used a few of them.  One of my favorites is Fenugreek. This worked for me the very day that I began using it. Once I began taking Fenugreek, I was able to pump [...]


Using a Breast Pump To Stop Engorgement

Engorgement can be a very painful thing to go through.  As you are going through the process of drying up your breast milk, you feel like the pain of the engorgement will never go away.  I was lucky enough to breast pump for my baby girl for over a year; however, before that I attempted [...]


We Want You to “Touch Yourself”

Breast Pumping can be a difficult thing to get used to, however, many moms must do it, so that they can return to work or leave baby for a short period of time.  Therefore, moms need the easiest and most convenient way to breast pump. Before placing the breast pump horns on your nipples, find [...]


Stocking Up On Your Precious Breast Milk

All right, being new to this breast pumping venture, you may feel like all you do is pump, feed, change diapers, and start all over again. You need some efficiency so that you have a few extra minutes to relax and just enjoy watching this newborn sleep, HOPEFULLY! I actually take a few extra steps [...]


Breastfeeding and Jury Duty – OUCH!

Image courtesy tbo.com It never really occurred to me that moms in many cities must have a problem when it comes to breastfeeding and jury duty.  An article on TBO.com explained a bill that was being proposed in Tampa, FL for mothers who are breastfeeding to be excused for jury duty. How has this not [...]


WIC Encouraging Breastfeeding?

Because we donate breast pumps to moms, we do encounter some wonderful mothers that find themselves needing to use the services of WIC.  I have never had to deal with the program myself, however, knowing that they do service many moms and babies, I have recommended that some moms look into their services. I was [...]