Milk booster tips and breastfeeding resources
Have you ever felt how troublesome pumping is. You need to excuse yourself from work a few times daily. Or, perhaps you are at home and need to stop whatever you are doing just to do pumping.
Perhaps you wish you can multitask by pumping while doing other things. But ugh, the pumping bra does not fit nicely. Or perhaps, the moment you move around, the pumping tubes get detached from the pump motor. Anybody experience this before? =D
I feel you. And how I wish pumping is easier to do.
I still remember the advise that I got when my third baby was hospitalized due to not getting enough breast milk.
Both the pediatrician and lactation consultant told me on how important it is to have a well-balanced diet. The lactation consultant particularly emphasized on the importance of protein intake.
But as much as how determined I am to have a well-balanced diet, life tells different story. As a mom of three, I am so busy and rarely have a proper balanced meal. If I can have five minutes to enjoy my food, that’s really an accomplishment. For most days, meals are taken in rush, so it’s easily forgetting to pay attention to my nutrition intake.
A lot of time I feel hungry and tired. How I wish I have something that is easy to gulp down to replenish my energy.
That’s why, when Majka approached me to try their lactation protein powder, I felt so excited. Perhaps this is the solution that I need to stay fit and energized throughout my day.
In this article, I’d like to share with you the benefits of protein powder for breastfeeding moms, in particular Majka Nourishing Protein Powder.
Do you know what is one of breastfeeding mom’s nightmare? It is getting clogged milk ducts, ouch…
With baby no 3, I frequently got clogged ducts during the early weeks. Trust me, it’s a lot of discomfort and pain. I tried so many things to quickly resolve that, but some ways are simply not effective.
Want to know things that helps clear my clogged ducts? In this article, I explain every method that I used and it’s efficacy.
I love to breastfeed in a baby carrier (Even at home, especially when my baby was a newborn).
Can you nurse in any carriers?
Unfortunately not. Not all carriers allow for easy and comfortable breastfeeding.
Having said that, I thought it would be beneficial to share with you some of the very best baby carriers that are great for
They come in various forms and styles and well, they are not perfect either. So, in this post, I would discuss in details my top 5 baby carriers for breastfeeding, with its detailed pros and cons.
PS: Watch out for some PRO TIPS in some of them. You’ll be glad you know these.
Pssst… can I admit something… I’ve been feeling guilty for neglecting my dental health once my third baby was born. Yes, perhaps I still brush my teeth twice a day, but other than that? Honestly, I didn’t make it a priority at all. Not to mention those mid-night snacks when I felt hungry while nursing my […]
I thought of creating a separate post of Spectra breast pump parts and accessories. Initially, Spectra has very limited choices (be it in breast shield sizes, bottles that fit, and so on). But thanks to innovations released by various brands, using Spectra is very easy right now. You are NOT limited to accessories / parts released by […]
Today I’m very lucky to have Hazimah sharing her pumping story with us. Hazimah is a mom of a 11- month old girl who used to supplement her baby with formula milk every day. But she didn’t give up. She’s very determined to give as much as breast milk to her baby and her hard […]
Recently a reader asked me the difference between Pumpables Milk Genie vs Spectra 9 plus and S1 breast pump in terms of features and functionality. Since there are several points to explain, I thought it would be better to create a separate article to discuss them in details. Are you also curious about the differences between Milk […]
