Making milk for a baby while at work is awkward. Some people even find it disgusting. So it’s important that we make sure we are all acting in a way that makes our co-workers comfortable. But even more importantly, our co-workers need to know how to react to a pumping mom. I’ve pulled together seven helpful tips to ensure pain-free interaction between all parties. If you see a co-worker with her breast pump bag, smile and wave as normal....
In general, no. There is a myth that somehow breast milk undesirably takes the place of “nutritious foods” in older babies and toddlers. This is far from the truth. In reality, your breast milk is probably the most nutritious and “complete” food that your daughter is consuming. It is easily and thoroughly digested and is nutritionally dense. Many children who are reluctant to eat solid foods in the first year of life later show some symptoms of food allergies....
Pregnant women are more than twice as likely to snore as non-pregnant ones, and in the third trimester especially. Studies suggest that your new nighttime habit is due to more narrow upper airways, which should return to normal after delivery. There are also studies that link snoring in pregnancy to gestational diabetes, so it may be a good idea to let your OB know you’re rattling the windows. And, as always, eat healthy and exercise (heavier women are more likely to snore)....
And the Winner Is: BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller As a busy parent, when you’ve managed to miraculously get out the door and ready for your workout, the last thing you want is cumbersome gear slowing you down. Thankfully, the Alterrain Pro can keep pace—and keep baby comfortable throughout the entire ride (because an unhappy baby often means a sweat sesh cut short). This jogging stroller can take on any terrain while absorbing the bumps, and thanks to some smart designs and feature placements, you can comfortably cruise along while keeping full control of the stroller with a single hand....
Meet Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, the ladies behind The Bump Pump and Dump Validation Tour. These Denver-based moms are here to remind you that even on your worst parenting day, you’re doing a great job. And whether it’s via song at their parentally-incorrect live comedy shows or via blog post on The Bump, they’re guaranteed to make you laugh. There’s a phrase we like to use at the Pump and Dump show when we refer to something that’s not completely terrible, but is just a bit unfortunate: “Sad Cake....
With all the hormonal changes happening in your body, your senses are probably heightened, making you more aware of your surroundings—day and night. If you’re feeling restless while trying to catch some ZZZs, zeroing in on your sleep environment can help improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. The following tips were actually created for the young children we work with, but we’ve found they also come in handy for moms-to-be:...
If your mattress and car seats are lined with garbage bags and you never leave the house without an extra pair of pants, we’re going to safely assume you’re preparing for that big moment when your water breaks at the end of pregnancy. But if you’re concerned about your water breaking in a sudden gush or uncontrollable flow, you’ve probably been watching too many movies! Although that’s often how it’s depicted on screen, in reality, it’s pretty unlikely that your labor will kick off with a dramatic whoosh of fluid....
Is one of your kids brighter? Shyer? More outgoing? A new study says your perception of these differences exacerbates them. Focusing on academic achievement of siblings, research from Brigham Young University found that “parents’ beliefs about their children, not just their actual parenting, may influence who their children become,” says Alex Jensen, lead author of the study, published in the Journal of Family Psychology. For example, the majority of the parents of the 388 teenage first- and second-born siblings involved in the study said their firstborn did better in school....
The Bump presents #MomBoss, a series dedicated to showing off all-star moms. We catch up with mompreneurs behind products we love, influencers who get real about motherhood and SAHMs who can multitask in their sleep. It’s engraved in our minds: The first few years of baby’s life are crucial for development. What this means is, how you interact with your infant kick starts the rest of their life. No pressure… Lucky for us, Zahra Kassam is already three steps ahead....
Understanding miscarriage Although it’s not often talked about, miscarriage is actually much more common than you might realize. In fact, each year in the US, anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of all pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur before 13 weeks and are called early miscarriages. Many women won’t even realize they were pregnant, as in the case of chemical pregnancies, which may account for up to 75 percent of all miscarriages....
Your tot doesn’t have to hit the gym any time soon, but you should definitely give him the opportunity to release his innate energy. “Toddlers should get at least one hour of physical activity each day, like running around, jumping or climbing,” says Anita Chandra-Puri, MD, a pediatrician with Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group and an instructor of clinical pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. So take him to the park, walk to the store or play in the backyard....
No matter how well your delivery went, how perfectly prepared the nursery is or how madly in love you are with your brand-new baby, there’s nothing quite as nerve-wracking as that first drive home. Having a car seat you feel comfortable with should make things at least a teensy bit less tense. (And by the way, you won’t be allowed to leave the hospital at all without one.) Style There are two basic options for a newborn: infant carriers and convertible car seats....
If baby (formula-fed or breastfed) is around secondhand cigarette smoke on a regular basis, he could be more prone to respiratory illnesses and colic, could have lowered levels of HDL (“good cholesterol”) and a heightened risk of dying from SIDS. The nicotine from secondhand smoke has been shown to enter your milk supply in small amounts, but even if you can’t avoid being exposed to secondhand smoke, you should continue breastfeeding....
“The United States is the only developed country in the world without paid maternity leave:” It’s true — that’s a direct quote from President Obama’s op-ed as part of the White House Summit on Working Families in June 2014, and he should know. So is it really bad? To put it in perspective, moms in Canada who qualify get 15 weeks of leave, plus 35 weeks to be divided between both parents (that’s almost a year total!...
Every year, Save the Children releases its State of the World’s Mothers Report , ranking 179 countries based on maternal and children’s health statistics. Where would you expect the US to fall? Somewhere within the top 10? Try 33. Internationally, disparities between care available for the urban rich and the urban poor are widening. And the US is not an exception. In Washington, DC, for example, babies born in the poorest neighborhood, Ward 8, are 10 times as likely to die before their first birthday than babies born in Ward 3, the wealthiest area....
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Of the many things we do for our kids that are painful, baby circumcision—the surgical removal of a newborn boy’s foreskin—is one of the most controversial and vexing. How badly will it hurt baby? How safe is circumcision? What are the long-term consequences? For some, the decision to circumcise is easy. Many do it for religious beliefs, or because it’s what has always been done in their family. But for those wavering while weighing the pros and cons of circumcision—including the risks, benefits and current cultural worth—it helps to be informed....
The Bump: When did you decide to breastfeed? Tia: I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. Tamera: The health benefits were the main reason I wanted to do it. I wanted to make sure my son got a fair start. I can’t control what’s in formula but I can control what goes into my body. I have never been so health conscious in my life! It all started with nursing and making sure what I was putting into my body wouldn’t seep into my milk....
Snap as many pictures of baby’s adorable gummy grin while you still can. Those little teeth will crop up in the blink of an eye—and you’ll sure know when it happens. Teething can be pretty uncomfortable for babies, and they’ll express it the only way they know how—by fussing and crying and not sleeping. If baby is showing signs of fussiness, you may start wondering if the time for teething has arrived....
It’s cute, it’s common, and more than anything, it’s reassuring. Seeing the smiling faces of all the babies your OB has delivered lets you know this whole pregnancy thing is going to turn out just fine. But more and more doctors are moving these baby boards out of sight, thanks to of the federal patient privacy law known as HIPAA. Technically, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, baby photos are protected health information, just like your medical charts or Social Security number....
