Archive for February 2008
My Breastfeeding Quote of the week
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 29, 2008
For those worried about the effects of breastfeeding on their best assets, here’s a quote to make you feel better!
“Nursing does not diminish the beauty of a woman’s breasts; it enhances their charm by making them look lived in and happy.” ~Robert A. Heinlein
Nicole Richie talks breastfeeding
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 27, 2008
New celebrity Mum Nicole Richie shows off her new daughter Harlow Winter Kate and also talks breastfeeding in the latest Edition of People Mag.
According to the article, Nicole has had to cut out a lot of foods when breastfeeding little Harlow. “There’s just so much I can’t eat because she’s sensitive.”
“I eat really bland [food] – [...]
K-Rudd Supports Breastfeeding
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 26, 2008
Following on from my last blog post, it seems Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is quite comfortable with breastfeeding in public. At a community cabinet meeting last week, a Brisbane mum was talking to the PM when she needed to breastfeed her son during the conversation. She said the PM didn’t miss a beat and [...]
Mum told to stop breastfeeding in Museum
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 23, 2008
A New York woman was asked to stop breastfeeding in public at the State Museum. For the full story and video of the news story click here. The young mother of three said she felt completely humilated when asked to stop feeding her four-month old by a Museum employee.
It amazes me that this still happens today, [...]
Tyra Banks Learns to breastfeed!
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 20, 2008
I’ve found another great video for you to check out on breastfeeding. Model Tyra Banks gets tips from an expert on how to breastfeed. Very funny with some good advice thrown in too. If only breastfeeding a real baby was as easy!
Read your Baby’s Sleepy Signals
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 17, 2008
Following on from my last post on nursing sleepwear, I thought this was a great article for you to read to ensure YOU get some sleep too! One of the trickiest things I found as a new parent was recognising my son’s tired signs. Once I worked them out, it made life so much easier. I wondered [...]
Sweet Dreams… Top 5 Tips for Nursing Sleepwear
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 14, 2008
Night-time feeds are part and parcel of the early days with a newborn baby. Needless to say you’ll be spending plenty of time in your nightie and PJs so it pays to be prepared with breastfeeding-friendly attire!
Here are my Five Top Tips for Choosing Nursing Sleepwear:
1. Easy Access – Look for crossover fronts or drop cups for easy [...]
Who says Politicians can’t Breastfeed?
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 11, 2008
It seems the change of Federal Government in Australia has brought a progressive approach to breastfeeding. According to the Herald Sun, breastfeeding MPs will be able to vote by proxy to meet the demands of their baby.
What a great example of making a workplace breastfeeding-friendly! Let’s hope we see more of this around Australia as [...]
Shy about breastfeeding in Public?
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 10, 2008
Need a pep talk? Then check this out. I came across this video which has some great advice for those people who are little shy at the thought of breastfeeding in public. It was one of the reasons I designed the Nuvo range of nursing wear so you can feel confident, stylish [...]
Why Dad’s don’t breastfeed!
Posted by: nuvomaternity on: February 9, 2008
Here’s a funny quote to make you laugh over the weekend.
“Breastfeeding should not be attempted by fathers with hairy chests, since they can make the baby sneeze and give it wind.” Mike Harding, The Armchair Anarchist’s Almanac, 1981
Excuses, excuses…
