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What is the Haakaa? The Haakaa is a popular, 100% food grade silicone hand pump that can be used to express milk. Haakaausa.com advertises the pump as 100% eco-friendly for mom and baby, and the environment. The Haakaa has a simple multistep process for application and expression, which I will get into below. It is […]

This week we entered into the season of Lent, a time during which Christians fast, pray and prepare for the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who takes away the sins of the world. By His death we are given eternal life. Lent ends with the celebration of Easter where we rejoice in Jesus’ rising […]

Do you ever notice that one of your breasts feels more full than the other, even engorged? Or maybe you have experienced the opposite and one of your breasts is just not giving enough. I have experienced both engorgement and low supply. In the very beginning of nursing, and when my son first started sleeping […]

Did the title intrigue you? Are you clueless as to what that word is? I had not heard of the word vasospasm until I became a breastfeeding mom. So what is it? A vasospasm occurs when the muscular wall of an artery suddenly contracts, causing the artery to narrow and thus reducing the amount of […]

After the birth of both of my boys, one of the biggest things I remember when starting to breastfeed and being incredibly sleep deprived, was my constant feeling of being famished. I was absolutely starving. All. The. Time. When my first born arrived, I was snacking 24-7. I was just learning how to breastfeed, and […]

Let’s face it. Once you start breastfeeding, it becomes a part of your daily life for several months to a few years. Sometimes it feels like it is all I ever do during the day. You have to admit, as sweet and adorable as it is to watch your baby snuggle up to you, it […]

His eyes a deep blue, He gazed up at her. Cold air surrounded Him but He was warmed by her touch. She had never experienced such a sweet gaze by such a precious little face. This young woman had endured 9 months of unknown with nothing but trust and faith to get her through. She had traveled for miles on a donkey with a man who was not the father of her baby, all to give birth in a stable. Dirty, straw filled stalls surrounded her and the stench of animal dung stale in the air. No bed for her child but a feeding trough, an old manger filled with straw.

Everyone likes to enjoy a nice glass of wine or a cocktail on occasion, especially during the holidays or at a party. Busy, breastfeeding mommas deserve to enjoy a drink as well. Let’s chat about how to be worry free when drinking while breastfeeding. Can You Drink and Breastfeed? The simple answer is yes, with […]

As a mom, I am not only super proud of my choice to breastfeed, but I am also SUPER proud of my kids. My love for them is so crazy strong it is hard not to share it with everyone else. It is nice to be reminded in special ways of the role I now […]

The Post Turkey Hangover It is the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend. You may have woke up this morning feeling the need for a little extra caffeine, and a few less calories. There is a rock sitting in your stomach and you think back to all of the delicious and calorie rich food you ate all […]

Happy Thanksgiving! Hey mommas! Growing up, did you ever think about what amazing things your breasts would one day be able to do? Did you even have an idea? I certainly do not remember thinking about how amazing my boobs were as a teenager. Instead, I was trying to hide my insecurities and learn how […]

My Baby Eats What? Have you ever wondered what exactly is in breast milk? What is it composed of? Over the past few years of breastfeeding I have wondered what is actually in the milk they drink daily. Why is breast milk considered the best choice for my boys? What is it made of that […]

Many of the challenges that come with breastfeeding are related to sacrifices and convenience, and for me, the benefits greatly outweigh them. That is not to say that some mothers and their babies are better off choosing an alternative feeding method. I hope this research helps you make the best choice for you and your little one.