Breastfeeding Archive

  • One of my favorite shops offers classes for parents. Location:  6925 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21045.  Facing Snowden River Pkwy, between Dogs & Co.  and Edible Arrangements. Phone:    410.290.6253 Web:      www.greenberriescompany.com, Facebook, Twitter Standard Store Hours Mon – Fri       10-7 pm Saturday      10-6 pm Sunday         12-5 pm Remember to like them on Facebook and on Twitter: Also don’t forget to let them know that you found out about their store and programs from CleverlyChanging.com Here is their 2012 schedule for March and April’s Classes BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding 101 – Right from the Start!  | Sunday, March 18 from 5-8 pm...

    Classes for Parents @greenberriesco (breastfeeding, cloth diapering, fitness, & more)

    Posted on March 21, 2012 | No Comments
    One of my favorite shops offers classes for parents. Location:  6925 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21045.  Facing Snowden River Pkwy, between Dogs & Co.  and Edible Arrangements. Phone:    410.290.6253 Web:      www.greenberriescompany.com, Facebook, Twitter Standard Store Hours Mon – Fri       10-7 pm Saturday      10-6 pm Sunday         12-5 pm Remember to like them on Facebook and on Twitter: Also don’t forget to let them know that you found out about their store and programs from CleverlyChanging.com Here is their 2012 schedule for March and April’s Classes BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding 101 – Right from the Start!  | Sunday, March 18 from 5-8 pm...

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  • My best friend is a dentist and after I had my children she mentioned, in passing, that fluoride wasn’t good for infants. She went on to tell me that babies do not need fluoride; especially before they have teeth. Later, I did some more research to see why I should not give fluoride to my babies. During this time, I was also considering using bottled water and not filtered tap water when supplementing. Specifically, I was looking into using Nursery Water which contains added fluoride. Their target consumers are parents of newborn babies, so here are my reasons for not...

    “Nursery Water” Do Babies Need Flouride?

    Posted on April 27, 2011 | No Comments
    My best friend is a dentist and after I had my children she mentioned, in passing, that fluoride wasn’t good for infants. She went on to tell me that babies do not need fluoride; especially before they have teeth. Later, I did some more research to see why I should not give fluoride to my babies. During this time, I was also considering using bottled water and not filtered tap water when supplementing. Specifically, I was looking into using Nursery Water which contains added fluoride. Their target consumers are parents of newborn babies, so here are my reasons for not...

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  • When I first came home with our twins, my husband tried to be supportive, but really had no clue how he should be helping out. However, in a short amount of time he learned very quickly to fulfill the unmet needs around our house. He observed that there were days when I did not have the strength or time to tidy up the house, cook, take care of our little babies, and myself too. I am so thankful that he stepped in and took care of the things I wasn’t able to complete.  Here are a few ways that new...

    How to be a Supportive New Dad

    Posted on March 16, 2011 | 2 Comments
    When I first came home with our twins, my husband tried to be supportive, but really had no clue how he should be helping out. However, in a short amount of time he learned very quickly to fulfill the unmet needs around our house. He observed that there were days when I did not have the strength or time to tidy up the house, cook, take care of our little babies, and myself too. I am so thankful that he stepped in and took care of the things I wasn’t able to complete.  Here are a few ways that new...

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  • When I decided that my husband and I should start a family, I really wanted to breastfeed. The research on the breast being the best for babies speaks for itself. As a young black mother, I was surprised by the shock from my OBGYN when I shared my desire for wanting to nurse my babies. However, the look on her face showed her approval. As I began my own personal research about breastfeeding, I came across people and articles that stated that black mothers are not breastfeeding their babies as much as other ethnic groups.  Whatever the reason, I want...

    Breastfeeding: you may struggle, but don’t give up!

    Posted on February 9, 2011 | 4 Comments
    When I decided that my husband and I should start a family, I really wanted to breastfeed. The research on the breast being the best for babies speaks for itself. As a young black mother, I was surprised by the shock from my OBGYN when I shared my desire for wanting to nurse my babies. However, the look on her face showed her approval. As I began my own personal research about breastfeeding, I came across people and articles that stated that black mothers are not breastfeeding their babies as much as other ethnic groups.  Whatever the reason, I want...

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  • I breastfed my children until they were 24 months.  My pediatrician and I agreed that I would continue to nurse for 12 more months after my girl’s first birthday.  I enjoyed the bond that me and my kids shared, but at times I wanted a break.  Once, I started feeling like I needed more free time.  I knew that weening would be around the corner.  But at the end of the day, I wanted to make sure that we all were ready and not just me.  Below, I list the steps that helped make weening easier. 1.  Talk about ending...

    Breastfeeding: Ending it My Way

    Posted on November 10, 2010 | No Comments
    I breastfed my children until they were 24 months.  My pediatrician and I agreed that I would continue to nurse for 12 more months after my girl’s first birthday.  I enjoyed the bond that me and my kids shared, but at times I wanted a break.  Once, I started feeling like I needed more free time.  I knew that weening would be around the corner.  But at the end of the day, I wanted to make sure that we all were ready and not just me.  Below, I list the steps that helped make weening easier. 1.  Talk about ending...

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  • Before my children were born I knew that I would be a breastfeeding/nursing mother. I wanted my children to have all the benefits of their mother’s milk because it was formulated just for them.  However, after they were born I felt extremely uncomfortable nursing in public.  I remember hating being out with my children and needing to feed them. It was really a catch 22 because I needed an outlet and I did not want to stay in doors all day everyday.  Consequently, I had to learn how to comfortably breastfeed in public because I didn’t want to hear my...

    How To Successfully Breastfeed in Public

    Posted on July 5, 2010 | No Comments
    Before my children were born I knew that I would be a breastfeeding/nursing mother. I wanted my children to have all the benefits of their mother’s milk because it was formulated just for them.  However, after they were born I felt extremely uncomfortable nursing in public.  I remember hating being out with my children and needing to feed them. It was really a catch 22 because I needed an outlet and I did not want to stay in doors all day everyday.  Consequently, I had to learn how to comfortably breastfeed in public because I didn’t want to hear my...

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  • Of course there are countless studies describing the importance of breastfeeding, but not to many describe what it is actually like to nurse a newborn baby.   During my pregnancy, I read several books and went to a few seminars about the importance of nursing infants, so I figured that because I was armed with the knowledge there wouldn’t be much to it.  At the same time though, I was a little unsure about breastfeeding twins simultaneously.   Moments after my twins were born and the nurses put my babies on my chest, I froze.

    Breastfeeding

    Posted on May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Of course there are countless studies describing the importance of breastfeeding, but not to many describe what it is actually like to nurse a newborn baby.   During my pregnancy, I read several books and went to a few seminars about the importance of nursing infants, so I figured that because I was armed with the knowledge there wouldn’t be much to it.  At the same time though, I was a little unsure about breastfeeding twins simultaneously.   Moments after my twins were born and the nurses put my babies on my chest, I froze.

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  • I searched for inexpensive bottles that would make the transition between bottle and breastfeeding easier.  Mainly, I was in search of bottles that were BPA free, a soft wide nipple, and a bottle that would grow with the girls. What I loved about the product? BPA free. Soft wide nipple Nipples come in 3 stages: slow, medium, and rapid Different size bottles to choose from Several color options to choose from Designed to reduce gas and colic

    Playtex BPA Free Ventaire Advanced Nursers

    Posted on May 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I searched for inexpensive bottles that would make the transition between bottle and breastfeeding easier.  Mainly, I was in search of bottles that were BPA free, a soft wide nipple, and a bottle that would grow with the girls. What I loved about the product? BPA free. Soft wide nipple Nipples come in 3 stages: slow, medium, and rapid Different size bottles to choose from Several color options to choose from Designed to reduce gas and colic

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