When your breastfeeding struggle is real…
As a mom of four and a professional doula, I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding. I truly believe it offers the best possible start in life for your baby. It provides all the nutrients needed at exactly the right temperature for your little one to digest. Best of all, it provides that all-important bonding experience that only mother and child can share. So what happens when your breastfeeding struggle is real? Many women find breastfeeding hard, and that's understandable. As a new mom (or even an experienced breastfeeding mom), there are many reasons for nursing to be a…
Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bag – Stylish, Professional, Versatile | #breastfeeding
When Jett was smaller and he was still exclusively or mainly breastfed, one of the hardest parts about being away from him for long periods of time was having to lug the breast pump bag around as well as my purse or whatever other bag I was carrying. I'm pretty big on streamlining, and traditional pump bags make that impossible. The Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bag makes it so much easier for me to carry everything I need like this Tricare Breast Pump in one bag without the hassle! I can remember my very first birth to attend as an…
PREMAMA® Essentials Prenatal Drink Mix Review & Giveaway (11/7) | #pregnancy
As a doula, one of the most common early pregnancy complaints that I hear (aside of just being flat out tired all the time) is that moms hate taking prenatal vitamins because they make them sick in some form or fashion. Whether it's heightened morning sickness or constipation, sometimes, prenatal vitamins seem like they're doing more harm than good, and many pregnant women just stop taking them - which is simple unacceptable. On the flip side, nursing moms usually drop the prenatal vitamins after the baby is born, but they're so important to help establish a healthy breastmilk supply. (Side…
La Leche League Nursing Bra Groupon 50% off & Free S/H | #breastfeeding
I haven't been on Groupon in a while, but this is a good deal on the La Lache League Nursing Bra Groupon! Limit 3 per person (buy two more as gifts). La Leche League Nursing Bra Groupon – Online Deal $ for La Leche League International Intimates Wireless, All-Lace Nursing Bra ($36 List Price). Multiple Options Available. Free Shipping. La Leche League International Intimates Wireless, All-Lace Nursing Bra in Antique Rose Corded lace Soft cotton-blend lining Pretty lace frame Easy-drop cup Adjustable straps 90% nylon, 10% spandex Hand wash in warm water; line dry Grab this deal!
Teach Me How To Breastfeed Music Video – #breastfeeding
I love this video! I think I'm going to add it to my postpartum information for my doula clients! Thanks for sharing this, Lourdes!
Big Latch on Houston was a SUCCESS! #latchonhouston13
We did it! We set a record for the most babies latched on in the WORLD and we had a great turn out for the Big Latch On Houston 2013! This year, the new Big Latch On World Record has a whopping number of 14,536 babies latched on over a span of two days! The largest Houston location had 104 babies latched on (this included three tandem nursers!), and we had over 300 people in and our of our 20 vendor Natural Parenting Expo throughout the day! Then, came in handy during our Houston visit for finding the best places…
Why are you attending The Big Latch On? #LatchOnHouston13 #houston
The Big Latch On is this weekend, and the Houston area locations are being held on Saturday, August 3rd. This year, we decided to attach The Big Latch On to Houston's first annual Natural Parenting Expo! As part of the registration, participants were asked the following question: The Big Latch On was created to help bring local awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding as well as to bring the breastfeeding community together for support and education. What are you hoping to get out of this event? Here are some of their awesome answers! has been breastfeeding for 9 months -…
Spark of Amber Review – 18″ Amber Necklace for Mom | #Giveaway (5/23)
It's no secret that we use amber teething necklaces with our little ones. No, that doesn't mean that Jett is cutting teeth, right now, by chewing on a necklace. He's simply wearing a very cool and hip amber necklace. What you may not know is that I also wear amber necklaces, but I wear them to help control headaches and earaches. Not to mention, necklaces by Spark of Amber are beautiful and reasonably priced! As I've written before, Amber is a great, natural way to relieve pain. From a previous post on natural teething relief: The misconception behind teething necklaces…
Milk Sharing – How this precious gift helped my family. | #breastfeeding
When you think of Milk Sharing, what's the first thing that pops into your mind? Eww, maybe? Gross? For me, the first thing I think is that, in our lives, it's truly been a life saver. When Braxton was little, I had supply issues because, unknown to me, his care providers were sneaking him formula because they did not think that breastmilk was sufficient. I was uneducated about breastfeeding at the time and did not know what was going on. I wish, now, that I'd have known more about breastfeeding and milk sharing once I realized the issue. By the…
Dad’s Perspective Attachment Parenting Series | #attachmentparenting
Starting this week, I am going to start an attachment/natural parenting series called called "Dad's Perspective Attachment Parenting Series". I will be featuring three different dads from the Houston area. All three of these dads have completely different professions, a range of different number of kiddos, different upbringings, and their own thoughts on natural parenting. Sam Hill is an Accounting Financial Analyst who lives on the west side of Houston. Pete Espinosa is a self employed handy man in the southeast Houston area. Andrew Johnston is an IT guy at a real estate company, and he lives on the east…