Medela Swing Breast Pump Review – Is it the Best For You?

by Raquel // February 25, 2016 // 6 Comments

Product: Medela Swing Breast Pump Review Price: $152.97 (Medela Swing Breast Pump only); or $207.59 (Medela Swing Breast Pump Set with free accessories) Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Recommended for: Occasional Use Medela Swing Breast Pump, Product Overview... Continue reading →

Why Should You Breastfeed Your Baby – And How to Do it Right

by Dr. Sarah Brewer // February 22, 2016 // 12 Comments

Breastfeeding for the first time can be a challenge with a singleton but the thought of breastfeeding more than one baby is definitely daunting. I breastfed my eldest for 9 months and when my twins were born I knew that if... Continue reading →

Why Breastfeeding is Best for Babies and Why It Felt Right

by Dawn // February 19, 2016 // 6 Comments

I decided to breastfeed when I was still pregnant. I figured that there were just so many reasons why breastfeeding is best for babies – from all the vital nutrients for the baby to helping get back in shape quicker (once baby... Continue reading →

How to Attach Baby to Your Breasts And Avoid Pain

by Raquel // February 17, 2016 // 12 Comments

Learning how to attach baby to your breasts is such an important step for you and your baby. If your baby is attached well, it can prevent a lot of breastfeeding issues. There should be no nipple pain. I felt so upset... Continue reading →

Breastfeeding Journey for Six – Love and Pain In One

by Loes // February 12, 2016 // 10 Comments

As young girl, just 20, I was very convinced that breastfed babies had a better chance in life. So when my first daughter was born in 1980, I went flat for it. As I am a very persistent type of person – determined to... Continue reading →

Co-sleeping With Baby – Makes Breastfeeding Easier

by Raquel // February 10, 2016 // 10 Comments

When my husband mentioned that we were co-sleeping with baby to his colleagues, they seemed to have negative perceptions about it. It seemed to be a new concept, something so alien they couldn’t fathom. He was even asked whose fault it was. To... Continue reading →

Ergo Baby Carrier Review – Baby Wearing and Nursing

by Raquel // February 3, 2016 // 8 Comments

Product: Ergo Baby Carrier Review Price: $115-135 (original) Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com Material: 100% cotton My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The Ergo Baby Carrier, Product Overview I needed a hands-free solution since my baby wanted to be with me... Continue reading →

Increase Breast Milk Supply with Moringa – An Amazing Superfood

by Raquel // January 22, 2016 // 27 Comments

Herbal supplements have come a long way in helping nursing mothers boost their milk supply. Fenugreek, fennel, milk thistle, cumin, among others have risen in popularity as a galactagogue or milk stimulating food. You probably may not have heard much about... Continue reading →

7 Supplements to Increase Milk Supply that Actually Work

by Raquel // January 14, 2016 // 20 Comments

Do you think you are having a decrease in your milk supply because your breasts feel soft? Or maybe since your baby feeds for a shorter period? Look, you may not really have a problem. However, to help you feel... Continue reading →

Boost Your Diet with Foods That Increase Breast Milk Production

by Raquel // January 8, 2016 // 22 Comments

Do you feel like your breast milk supply is running dry? Do you think you’ve done just about everything to squeeze out more milk? Are you thinking of giving up on breastfeeding? Before you do, let me stop you in your... Continue reading →