by hygeiahealth | Apr 8, 2016 | Pregnancy & Parenting, Weekly Round Up
Preemie babies receive the best breastmilk Research shows that mothers of prematurely born babies have higher concentrations of immune proteins in the breastmilk. What does this mean? Because these preemie babes and mothers are more prone to infection, the body reacts...
by hygeiahealth | Apr 5, 2016 | Breast Pump Basics, Breast Pump Insurance, Breastfeeding, Resources
As we work with moms to try to navigate the insurance process to get a breast pump, one question comes up over and over. Why are some moms receiving a double electric pump from their insurance company while other insurance companies are only offering a manual breast...
by hygeiahealth | Apr 1, 2016 | Pregnancy & Parenting, Weekly Round Up
Can you multitask AND feed twins? Constance Hall, a 32-year-old blogger from Australia, keeps it real on her blog and Facebook feed; what else can you do but show the good, the bad, and the ugly once you are a mom of twins? Back in February she shared a photo feeding...
by hygeiahealth | Mar 29, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Resources
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I work with a lot of mothers for whom pumping is a major part of their breastfeeding experience. While most are incredibly thankful for the ability to pump, almost all are ready to celebrate when they...
by hygeiahealth | Mar 25, 2016 | Pregnancy & Parenting, Weekly Round Up
Celebrity breastfeeding moms: Maya Rudolph on breastfeeding and parenthood It’s great to see and hear the celebrity breastfeeding moms who choose to be open advocates for nursing babies. Maya Rudolph is one such celebrity mom. What are her thoughts on...
