nursing
How to Stay Hydrated When Breastfeeding
If you had told me when my daughter was born almost 23 months ago that I'd still be breastfeeding as she rounded close to two, I would have told you that you were barking up the wrong boob. I love nursing, but I always imagined that our feeding journey would wrap around a year ...read more
A Must-have Testing Solution for Breastfeeding Moms
Moms face a certain amount of stress when it comes to breastfeeding. Thankfully there MilkStrip provides moms a way to safely and confidently store and use breastmilk. It's all about taking the guess work out of feeding time, letting you get tap into connecting with baby rather ...read more
Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know
As if bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital wasn't scary enough, now you have a pandemic to contend with. Yes, these is most definitely uncharted territory for new moms who want to keep their little newborn nuggets happy, healthy, and safe. If you're nervous about ...read more
5 Tips for Early Breastfeeding Success
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment. Katie Blouin and Maggie Phipps, Co-Founders of Larken a line of innovative nursing and ...read more
Tips for Nursing Moms Going Back to Work
Going back to work after maternity leave is hard enough. Add pumping to the equation and it can feel daunting if not impossible. Having a plan for this transition is very important. Create a strategy based on your goals, milk supply, lifestyle, and reality. Manage expectations ...read more
How Breast Milk Shapes the Gut
August is breastfeeding awareness month; to celebrate we are sharing a guest post from Kristine Gedroic, M.D. Director of The Gedroic Medical Institute. There is no denying there is no better food for an infant than a mother’s breast milk. The body is truly amazing; it creates ...read more
Why Every Nursing Mom Needs the Right Hand Pump
I never anticipated that I'd be so committed to exclusively breastfeeding Baby Number 3. It just sort of happened, and now here we are four months in, and I'm a round-the-clock nursing-mama machine. To be clear: I have no issues with formula--in fact, I never even attempted ...read more
Third Trimester Fashion - Maternity Maven
This fall in NYC and across much of the country has been unseasonably warm. The beautiful weather has been a godsend as both my belly expands and my walking pace slows down. However, finding the appropriate clothing to wear in this nontraditional fall warmth has been a different ...read more
Pumping and Nursing Staples for a New Mom
Like most working moms, I am really excited to get back to work but I was also anxious about making sure that I had sufficient bottles for my baby when I am not with her. For me, I had a tough time with my milk production, but thanks to these products, I have established a ...read more
Nurse in Style with BeBe au Lait Nursing Covers
I wanted to breastfeed my little girl not only because of the health benefits, but because of the incredible bonding experience. I nursed my oldest daughter for her first year and I absolutely loved every second of it. Breastfeeding doesn't require a ton of gear, but having BeBe ...read more