Tag: breastfeeding & weaning

  • Nutrition and Weaning
    Nutrition and Weaning
    Weaning can bring a number of questions to mind, especially if you’re a first-time parent. Pediatric nutritionist, Dr. Tanisa Kwanbunbumpen, shares some helpful information on introducing the right types of foods and how to identify any nutritional deficiencies.
  • Choosing The Right Breast Pump For You
    Choosing The Right Breast Pump For You
    The preparation for a journey is almost as important as the journey itself. As a postpartum doula, Sheena Flannery relieves some pressure and shows the way to success in pumping by exploring the world of breast pumps.By Sheena FlanneryChoosing a breast pump can be a daunting task. Pumps vary widely in price and function and […]
  • Bottles, Bottles, Bottles: A handy guide for bottle-fed babies
    Bottles, Bottles, Bottles: A handy guide for bottle-fed babies
    In this two-part series, Lactation Counsellor and BAMBI Bumps team member Lia Segall Pasternak explains all things about bottles. In Part 1, Lia discussed introducing a bottle to an exclusively breastfed baby. Here, Lia will give you information for exclusively bottle-fed babies and explain the safe preparation of formula.   By Lia Segall PasternakIf you have […]
  • Pain-Free Breasts: Troubleshooting for Mastitis and More
    Pain-Free Breasts: Troubleshooting for Mastitis and More
    As first-time mothers, most women aren’t prepared to deal with particular situations that may arise when breastfeeding. Our lactation counselor offers some quick troubleshooting that could help you if you encounter a sudden lump on your breastfeeding journey.By Lia Segall PasternakWhen my first son was born, I didn’t know anything about breastfeeding, except that it seemed […]
  • Mental Wellness and Feeding
    Mental Wellness and Feeding
    There are many difficulties and competing things to balance in motherhood. One mom shares her challenges and insights from her breastfeeding journey. By Jana Carlson   As I write this, World Breastfeeding Week is drawing to a close, and I am currently sitting in an empty classroom at work, pumping breastmilk for my 7- month […]
  • Work, Pump, Sleep, Repeat: Tips for Continuing Breastfeeding after Returning to Work
    Work, Pump, Sleep, Repeat: Tips for Continuing Breastfeeding after Returning to Work
    Going back to work at the end of maternity leave need not mean you stop breastfeeding your baby. A little planning and organization can help you and baby ease through the transition. By Emma McNerlin  Returning to work after having a baby can be a daunting prospect, even for the most career-minded among us. Motherhood gives […]