Category: Baby Help & Advice

  • Can I Eat Sloppy Joes While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Eat Sloppy Joes While Breastfeeding?

    Sloppy Joes are one of the most popular comfort foods in America. And if your family does too you might have heard someone ask if it is safe to eat this sandwich while breast feeding? This blog post will provide you with information to help answer that question such as whether there are specific ingredients…

  • Can I Eat Honey Bunches of Oats While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Eat Honey Bunches of Oats While Breastfeeding?

    If you are a breastfeeding mom, you might be wondering what specific foods you can eat while providing ample nutrition to your little bundle of joy. It is only natural to ask these questions because it affects your health as well as your baby’s. One of the most popular cereal brands is Honey Bunches of…

  • How Soon Does Milk Replenish After Breastfeeding

    How Soon Does Milk Replenish After Breastfeeding

    You’re a new mom and you’ve just started breastfeeding. You’re probably wondering how soon milk will come in and how often you need to pump or breastfeed to keep your milk supply up  It’s totally normal to feel anxious about breastfeeding, especially in the early days and weeks. You want to make sure that you’re…

  • Can I Eat Popcorn While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Eat Popcorn While Breastfeeding?

    You may be wondering if you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding. The answer is yes, you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding. However, you should avoid eating too much popcorn, as it can potentially cause problems for your baby. If you are wondering why you can eat popcorn while breastfeeding, it is because the nutrients in…

  • Can I Eat Pho While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Eat Pho While Breastfeeding?

    Yes! Pho is a healthy and nutritious food that can be eaten by breastfeeding women. It’s rich in protein, carbohydrates, and of course…phos (Vietnamese for delicious soup). You should consume pho as much as you want; however, we do not recommend overindulgence during the first few months after giving birth. During your first month of…

  • Can I Eat Rum Cake While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Eat Rum Cake While Breastfeeding?

    Rum cake has a reputation for being delicious but it also contains a lot of sugar. Many women wonder if this is safe to eat while breastfeeding? The answer is yes, rum cake can be eaten while breastfeeding. In fact, your baby will quickly find out that you have been eating it as they will…

  • Can You Eat Rare Steak While Breastfeeding?

    Can You Eat Rare Steak While Breastfeeding?

    As you know, rare steak contains lots of healthy nutrients that are very good for both your baby’s and your own health. However, there are some guidelines to be followed – particularly if your child is under 4 months. It is not recommended to eat rare steak when breastfeeding if the infant is below four…

  • Can I Use Tiger Balm While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Use Tiger Balm While Breastfeeding?

    You may be wondering if it’s safe to use Tiger Balm in ointment form while breastfeeding.  It’s not always easy to tell what’s safe to take while breastfeeding and what’s not. Some medications are considered safe, but others can be harmful to your baby. Most herbal remedies might be OK but you always need to…

  • Can I Take Halls While Breastfeeding?

    Can I Take Halls While Breastfeeding?

    You may be wondering if it’s safe to take Halls cough drops while breastfeeding  It’s not always easy to tell what’s safe to take while breastfeeding and what’s not. Some medications are considered safe, but others can be harmful to your baby. Can Breastfeeding Mothers take Halls? Halls cough drops are a great way to…

  • Are Foot Peels Safe While Breastfeeding?

    Are Foot Peels Safe While Breastfeeding?

    There are no studies that indicate it is unsafe to do foot peels while breastfeeding. The primary concern during breastfeeding would be the preservatives, fragrances and dyes in the foot peel product. While these ingredients should not have an impact on milk supply or infant health they should be avoided to be safe. There are…

  • Exposing the Myths of Breastfeeding

    Exposing the Myths of Breastfeeding

    Just in the interests of fairness I thought it would be a good idea to post this up. Mothers are constantly urged to breastfeed yet there is little evidence to suggest that it is better than formula milk In 1792, Mary Wollstonecraft said that women who did not suckle their babies “scarcely deserve the name…

  • The Law on Public Breastfeeding

    The Law on Public Breastfeeding

    UK mothers who breastfeed their children, are celebrating after the government clarified today that mothers are, and always have been, free to breastfeed in public places. Breastfeeding mothers are also protected in law under the provision of goods, services and facilities section of the Sexual Discrimination Act when breastfeeding, whatever the age of the baby,…