The question of “why does my baby cry after feeding” is a question that can typically drive mothers and parents crazy.  Oftentimes, it can be hard to know why your baby is crying after feedings. Not knowing how to identify the problem and not having a solution can have a significant effect on the physical and mental health of both your baby and the entire family. This can include increased stress, lower quality sleep, and the physical health of your baby. However, if you identify the cause and solve the problem, you will be able to significantly improve the parenting and breastfeeding exp ..read more

Find the Best Breastfeeding Position for You Breastfeeding is a rewarding and all-natural way to provide nutrients to your baby. But the physical toll can be taxing, especially from prolonged sitting, standing, and holding. So what can new mothers do to make such a beautiful job feel less cumbersome? Why not try a different position! You might be wondering what’s the best breastfeeding position for you. Here at The Breastfeeding Shop, we have tons of insider tips on making your adventure through all-natural feeding as easy as possible. This is your Breastfeeding 101 on how we can keep your bac ..read more

If you found your way to this article, you may have just found out that you’re pregnant. First of all, congrats! After the initial excitement cools down a little, the next thing you’re probably wondering is, “When is my baby due?” You might think that calculating your due date is as easy as adding on nine months. Meanwhile, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Actually, pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks, which is longer than 9 months. Once you visit your doctor for your first prenatal visit, you’ll get your official due date. But we understand that you may not want to wait that long. And knowi ..read more

Note: Everyone has their own experiences with any procedure. Below are just some C-section recovery tips to take into consideration when you recover. Always consult with your provider on your specific recovery needs. Childbirth is an exciting and overwhelming time. You finally get to meet the baby who’s been growing inside of you for the last nine months. However, having a baby takes a major toll on your body, especially if you’ve had a cesarean delivery (C-section). You’ll need more time to recover than you would have after a routine vaginal delivery. Here are five suggestions to speed up you ..read more

9 Tips to Get Your Baby to Sleep Sleep, baby, sleep. It’s necessary that your baby gets enough sleep for their development, studies suggest they must get at least 70% of the recommended sleep hours. For example, if you have a newborn to 4 months old, 16-18 hours of sleep per day is recommended. As they get older, recommendations go to 10-13 hours per day.  As parents, we know sleep is important, but it may be difficult to get them down to bed. Here are some tips to get your baby to sleep: Cool Down the Room Turning the temperature down can actually signal the brain to sleep mode. Turn the ..read more

When you find out you’re pregnant, it can be one of the greatest moments in your life. But that excitement you initially feel can quickly be taken over by feelings of nausea and morning sickness. So, here are the top 10 nausea relieving tips for pregnant moms. Top 10 Tips to Survive Morning Sickness This is no big deal: Make peace with your fear of vomiting. Because, sometimes, you really do feel better afterward. Attitude helps tremendously here. Know that this phase is short and that it is a crucial time of development for your baby. Rest: Lack of sleep can make a mom feel irritated and eve ..read more

Note: Every woman is different, and this is information pooled from many sources and women. Not all data may pertain to you individually. And it’s not an exact listing for every person or every facility that is providing services to you. But here is some info on having a C-section from The Breastfeeding Shop. Packing for Your Hospital Stay Most women stay in the hospital for one to two days after a vaginal delivery. But those who deliver by C-section usually stay for three to five days, and occasionally longer. Be sure to pack a bag with enough comfortable clothes for your hospital stay. Pack ..read more

Maybe you just found out you’re expecting. You shouldn’t believe everything you’ve heard about pregnancy. There are so many old wives tales floating around during pregnancy that it is hard to know fact from fiction, except in the case where the story is really off the wall. You will probably hear strange things from your grandmother regarding what you should and shouldn’t do. While your grandmother perhaps believed this when she was pregnant with your mom, there is no reason why you have to believe it now. Here are some of our favorites, and some of the funniest. Old Wives Tales about Pregnanc ..read more

The cat’s out of the bag. You’re pregnant and getting ready for your baby! Now that you’ve told your family and friends about the impending new edition to your family, you may be considering staying home for the next nine months. No need to become a hermit and limit your travel so early, so here are a few tips on traveling pregnant during your first trimester. Traveling Pregnant Destination Matters Your first trimester can be a scary time because you have a more considerable chance of miscarriage through the first few months. As a result, you may want to choose your destination carefully if yo ..read more

Many parents look forward to their child’s first toothy grin, but teething can also be a source of stress and a plethora of questions. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, both in terms of symptoms and remedies. Even the experts can’t agree on everything, but here are 5 teething facts that every parent should know: Excessive Drooling Isn’t Normal Parents also believe that cutting teeth causes drooling and a lot of it. Mild drooling is usually a part of the teething process, but excessive drooling is never normal. Don’t write off excessive drooling, get it checked out by your pediatrician ..read more