Tag: breastfeeding
Why Quitting Breastfeeding Was Best for Our Family
Breastfeeding is a touchy subject that tends to ignite strong emotions in many moms.
It is very emotional for me for several reasons. With my...
A Farewell Letter to My Pump
Dear Medela In Style® Advanced,
Thank you for your service over the past four and a half years. I have been breastfeeding for 44...
Best Cold & Flu Remedies for Pregnant and Nursing Moms
Cold and flu season is upon us. As the weather turns colder, we’re more likely to catch a cold or get the flu virus....
World Breastfeeding Week 2018
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every August 1st-7th in 120 countries around the world to bring awareness and encourage breastfeeding for babies and moms! ...
Road Warriors: 8 tips from a mama who pumps while driving
Recently, I’ve had to travel for work… via car. I’m still nursing my infant and I was worried about how the travel would impact...
The Three Mistakes I Made When Weaning
Four weeks ago, I weaned my 20-month-old. We have both had our share of tears over this ordeal. With my little miss, it was...
A Registry for Mama!
While I was pregnant, I spent so much time on the future needs of my baby that it took up as much time as...
Questions About Marijuana While Pregnant and Nursing
Ah, motherhood. The things we give up for these little human beings. When you're pregnant, there are a multitude of things you aren't supposed to consume...
Breast Health: What to Do During & After Pregnancy
For pregnant women, it can be amazing how much your body changes to prepare for the birth of your child. And while these changes...
Breastfeeding In The Age Of The Internet
I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted to know all the things. I did research on the internet for every...
Still Nursing Past One
Breastfeeding was not something I'd ever given much thought to before I became a mama last September. Even when I was pregnant, I remember...
UCHealth Nursing Suite :: A Collaboration of Health and Fun
Recently, Denver Metro Moms Blog was offered a unique opportunity to visit the Pepsi Center. Not for a Nuggets or Avalanche game. Not for...
When Breastfeeding Became Dangerous
"Oh no," I thought as I looked down at the scale.
It was 10 months after I had given birth. I hadn't even been curious...
What To Expect After Delivery
You just had your baby --- YAY!! But, now what?
As a labor and delivery nurse by trade, I could tell you stories all day...