Breastfeeding

Hygeia Breast Pumps: Why I Switched

A Hygeia representative visited me in my home one evening a few years ago. He told me about the virtue of their breast pumps and why my clients would love them. I listened, a bit skeptical, and agreed to try out some products with the help of my clients. Until then, I...

The Breastfeeding Bone Health Connection

It's a commonly held belief that women who breastfeed their babies experience bone loss at a much greater rate than women who do not breastfeed. Not only that, but the longer you breastfeed, the worse the bone loss will be. It's never made sense to me that nature's...

A Partners Role in Breastfeeding

What do you think is the factor that most influences whether or not a woman breastfeeds? It's her social network. And, you, as her loving partner, are the most important piece of that support! Things are different now that you have a new baby. For starters, you are...

Is it Ok to Exercise and Lose Weight While Breastfeeding?

It's that time of year again—time when many of us resolve to lose weight, exercise more and take better care of ourselves. Taking care of yourself is even more important now that you have become a mother. Is it ok to exercise and lose weight while breastfeeding? Yes,...