Supporting NICU Parents

As a neonatal ICU nurse, I have seen my fair share of parents whose lives have been disrupted by an unexpected admission into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). NICU admissions can occur for multiple reasons, the most commons being prematurity, respiratory complications, low blood sugar and infection. Assisting parents during this difficult time can be emotionally challenging as a healthcare professional.
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Breastfeeding 101: Increasing Your Milk Supply

  Having trouble with low milk supply? Check out these dietary tips from our friends at New Mommy Oasis (NMO). Both Holly and Lisa, founders of NMO, experienced a drop in their milk supply and utilizing these tips helped Lisa TRIPLE her milk supply!

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Celebrating Breastfeeding

August is dedicated to the celebration of breastfeeding. What’s so special about breastfeeding that an entire month is dedicated to it? Let me give you the 411:



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Conquering Breastfeeding Challenges

Earlier this week I attended a great breastfeeding conference in Houston. Our speaker, Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC, discussed the various challenges that mom’s face when breastfeeding and what we, as healthcare professionals, can do to help promote and support breastfeeding.

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The Shower Hug

Last year I was introduced to an ingenious product called the Shower Hug. The Shower Hug is a wrap that is used in the shower to support and protect sore breasts and nipples. The Shower Hug can also be used to protect c-section incisions! Check out all the benefits.
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Let’s Go Green Together!

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, we wanted to share some quick and easy ways that you, as a new or expecting parent, can positively impact this wonderful planet we call home. It’s no surprise that our previous ways of life have propelled us into a state of global warming, limitation of resources and polluted waterways, soil and air. It’s time to band together and take action. Here are some easy tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle:
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Simply Breastfeeding is Right!

As a NICU nurse, I am constantly assisting moms with breastfeeding. Not only do I have my personal experience with this, but since the start of my company, I have been reading, watching videos and speaking with many lactation consultants, doctors and nurses on the subject of breastfeeding. The more I expand my knowledge, the more I can help guide parents on this subject.
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