Blog Entries 2009
by Kate Kahn -
30th December 2009
If diabetes runs in your family, or if you have gestational diabetes while pregnant, breastfeeding could be just the prescription for you. A new study shows that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.
What researchers found is that women who breastfeed for a year had a 15% lower chance of getting Type 2...
by Barbara Dehn -
27th December 2009
If you’re a mom with a baby or babies under 12 months old, here are
some unusual and suprising tips for staying healthy this holiday season.
#1 Cover up the car seat – If you’re traveling in an airport or just
have the baby in a stroller at the mall or grocery store, whenever ...
by Kate Kahn -
23rd December 2009
Well, we're in the throws of the frenetic holiday season, and there's a lot to be thankful for. But there are still a lot of things on my wish list.
Here's what I'm thankful for:
- Breastfeeding rates, though not at the level the government wants, are rising.
- We're lucky enough to have such a safe...
by Barbara Dehn -
20th December 2009
It’s that time of year again. Study after study shows that moms,
especially new moms enjoy the holiday season less than the rest of the
family. How can that be? I’ll tell you. Many moms work over-over-
time to get their home ready, gifts wrapped, cards mailed, appearances...
by Kate Kahn -
16th December 2009
Moms want options and they want to be informed in order to make the choices that are right for them. Those are just some of the conclusions of a survey, done by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies,which found that the majority of moms in the U.S. understand that breastfeeding is best, in theory...
by Barbara Dehn -
13th December 2009
This is the dream-deprived topic that vexes most new parents. Sleep deprivation. It's pure torture and can lead to lots of unanticipated consequences, like arguing with your partner about who should get up, being irritable with older children/family/coworkers or anyone who you come in to contact with, including people in the grocery store who...
by Kate Kahn -
9th December 2009
Breast is best, breast is best. It's a mantra that has been drilled into the collective psyche of pregnant women everywhere. And yes, most likely, breastfeeding is best for your baby. BUT, there's a new study out, published in the January edition of the journal...
by Barbara Dehn -
6th December 2009
Do you remember learning in Biology class about the scientist, Konrad Lorenz, who taught baby ducks to follow him around as if he were their mother. He found that there are critical windows when you can imprint behavior in ducks. Ok, I'm not saying that your baby is a duck, but what most lactation consultants and pediatric nurses know is...
by Kate Kahn -
2nd December 2009
OK new moms. Here's a chance to make a difference. Tucked inside the Senate health care bill is a little nugget that you should know about. Under the provision, employers would have to provide an unpaid "reasonable break time for nursing mothers" for the first year after giving birth. Not only that, but...
by Barbara Dehn -
29th November 2009
I've been talking to a lot of moms lately who are overwhelmed and finding it difficult to get everything done PLUS take care of themselves. How many times do you find yourself agreeing to something, let's say having a holiday gathering at your house, doing the cooking and plastering a big smile on your face because you know that it's...
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Do moms know best? We believe they do, but the government may not..
Your freedom to choose between breast and bottle-feeding could be in jeopardy.
