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When I was born, breastfeeding wasn't so common. Many new moms weren't encouraged to do so, and they often felt more than a little shy about the practice (even in this day and age many people get offended when they see a mom breastfeeding in public). Too bad that back then they didn't know the health benefits of breastfeeding. Not only does breast milk offer excellent nutrition and help Read more
This morning, Time magazine's cover mom went on the Today show to share her views on attachment parenting and explain the story behind the cover photo. She was joined by her 3-year-old son, Aram, Dr. Sears, and Time's science editor, Jeffrey Kluger. "I understand some of the breastfeeding advocates are upset about this," 26-year-old Jamie Grumet said. "[The cover image] doesn't Read more
Breastfed babies don't only take their milk from the breast. While lactation consultants suggest waiting at least three weeks before introducing a bottle, breastfeeding mamas often abide by their own schedules. Finding a bottle that truly mimics the motion, flow, and feeling of the breast is often the hardest part of making the switch. Check out our picks for the most breast-like bottles on the Read more
This week Beyoncé joins the ranks of celebrity moms who breastfeed in public, so we're excited to share this post from our friends at Celebrity Baby Scoop! Every week, we bring you the best celebrity baby stories from Celebrity Baby Scoop, including this post from Jenny Schafer about celeb moms who nurse out in the open. Considering their lack of anonymity with paparazzi lurking on every street Read more
The average baby bottle is about to get a modern makeover! Most moms don't equate technology and baby bottles, but as with most baby products, the two worlds are colliding. From new bottles designed for breastfed babies to bottles that avoid plastic and glass altogether, take a look at seven bottles that will be hitting store shelves this year! Read more
Breastfeeding makes the pregnancy pounds melt off. That statement, and other's like it, are reason enough for many mamas to put their babies to their breasts. Celebs such as Naomi Watts and Angelina Jolie have credited their baby's feeding schedules with their own rapid weight loss, so many of us bought the claim hook, line, and sinker — including Jenna Fischer. While walking the red carpet at Read more
Study finds breastfed babies are more fussy — Momformation Celebrity mamas-to-be are showing up in black sequin maternity dresses — Celebrity Baby Blog Unforgettable childhood milestones — Real Simple Parents let son's cancer go untreated — The Stir Britney Spears's kids are having some hair-raising fun! — Celebrity Baby Scoop Waiting for baby number two! — FitPregnancy The seven Read more
This story was shared by LilSugar Community member snapperdoodle in our Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? group. I thought it was going to be so easy and natural. My mother had breastfed all three of us, and never seemed to have any problems. I took a breastfeeding class to make sure I knew what I was in for, but apparently they didn't tell me everything... When my son was born in January, I was fully Read more
Soleil Moon Frye talked with us about social media, new mom tips, and Punky Brewster! The best baby bottles for breastfed tots. Give your tot a CEO-worthy name to increase her chances of success. Check out some Hollywood tots' nurseries. Give tots a real-life fairy-tale story with the Will and Kate storybook iPad app. Kate Hudson has a "scientific way" of determining her baby's gender. Photo Read more
Mom's choice of what to eat is important both during pregnancy and after baby has arrived. But while everyone warns her of the perils of drinking or caving into her cravings while pregnant, some moms are surprised to find out just how important their diets are when it's time to breastfeed. A vegan French couple recently found out the sad way. The lack of nutrients in mom's milk meant that their Read more
