This month’s product recommendations come from baby care expert, Charlene. For over 13 years Charlene has been caring for newborns and special needs children of all ages. She has extensive knowledge and expertise including breastfeeding, sleep and feeding schedules, and she is a certified lactation consultant. Charlene’s warmth and kindness shines through as she gently […]
5 Pregnancy Podcasts Worth Listening To
Podcasts can be a great resource before, during and after pregnancy. Listening to a podcast can feel more personal and real- almost like you’re chatting with a group of friends. Here are the BBN top pregnancy podcast picks: The Birth Hour On The Birth Hour, Bryn Hunterpalmer hosts a podcast that provides a welcoming space […]
Boston Breastfeeding Resources
Looking for Boston breastfeeding resources? You’ve come to the right place because we have compiled a quick list of great groups and professionals you may find helpful. Consider reaching out if you face any of the following breastfeeding challenges: Trouble latching Low Milk Supply Nipple Soreness Engorgement Blocked Milk Ducts Mastitis A little breastfeeding support […]
Engorgement Treatments
When a new mom’s breast milk comes in after giving birth, breasts can become full, hard and uncomfortable–especially if baby is having trouble latching or keeps falling asleep during breastfeeding sessions. The more time that goes by between feedings, the more breast milk will “back up,” so to speak, which can lead to clogged milk […]
Breastfeeding Tips Straight From A Lactation Consultant!
I’m assuming by now you have read all the books on parenting and expecting, hopefully, attended your birthing and infant care classes too. But …. how much time have you spent preparing for breastfeeding? I know what you’re thinking….believe me. I was a new parent too and I thought, ‘check the box….yes to breastfeed’. I […]
Dad’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Hey Dads and Partners! If your wife just delivered a baby or is expecting, please read on carefully because this is really for you! Consider it your Father’s day present from the Lactation Consultant, (who will it hear in detail when your wife feels like you aren’t part of this process.) Trust me, I’m saving you […]
Tips for Breastfeeding in Public
When you’re hungry, you eat, right? Same goes for babies. When they’re hungry, you feed them. Sure, it’s a no-brainer, but somehow unfortunately, breastfeeding in public and nursing babies older than a year is still controversial in the United States. Our team at Boston Baby Nurse fully supports a mother’s right to feed her baby when […]
Meet The Modern Breast Pump
For generations, the words intuitive, discreet and empowering haven’t exactly been used to describe breast pumps or the pumping experience for a new mom. As a New York Times article recently put it, the breast pump “resembles a piece of farm equipment. It’s cumbersome, heavy and noisy. Its users must be partly nude.” Furthermore, working moms have […]
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Before we dive in to this topic I must stress that before you resume sexual activity after giving birth, you must receive that stamp of approval from your OB/GYN at your 6-week follow up appointment. Your body went through a tremendous amount of stress during pregnancy, labor and delivery and therefore, please err on the side […]
The Benefits of Hand Expressing Breast Milk (And How To Do It Effectively)
There’s no denying that electric breast pumps are invaluable. They enable moms to work full time and continue breastfeeding, and make it possible for parents to go on the occasional date night. But they’ve also done a decent job of overshadowing a valuable mom skill; expressing breast milk by hand. By using hand massage and […]
