I got an email recently from mom Michelle, who writes, ““I’m still nursing my baby (who just turned 2) and I want to know a humane way to start weaning.” First of all, way to go Michelle for breastfeeding for so long! As my babies got older, I sometimes had trouble keeping them interested in [...]
Tag Archives | Breastfeeding
Dad’s ‘Case Against Breastfeeding’ Gets It Wrong
Breastfeeding has become such a politically charged issue lately that I’m starting to wonder whether President Obama and Governor Romney are going to stake out sides in the “nursing wars” before Election Day — they both are scurrying after the “women’s vote,” after all! The latest round in this heated debate is coming from a [...]
Breastfeeding Professor Did What She Had To Do
As a mom who has nursed five babies, I think the professor at the center of the latest public breastfeeding brouhaha for nursing her sick baby in class was just doing what she had to do, and we should all cut her a little slack. Earlier this week, Adrienne Pine brought her infant daughter along [...]
Post-Baby Boobs: CloudMom vs. Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson is a new mama to baby girl Maxwell Drew — love that name — and she Tweeted a photo of her post-baby cleavage the other day. All I can say is, wow! The pic really got me thinking about the highs and lows, literally, of post-partum boobs. Watch to hear what happened to [...]
Introducing CloudMom!
What is CloudMom? Well, here is a snapshot of what it’s all about. A peek at my family and a look at all of the shows and topics we cover here on CloudMom!
Dress Debacle: Don’t Mess With Mother Nature
After more than eight years of pregnancy and breastfeeding and the wardrobe limitations that go along with it, I couldn’t wait to wear a brand new summer sundress to my daughter’s pre-school party. Well, let’s just say the dress had a very bad debut. Watch to see what happened, and why you should never underestimate [...]
Postpartum Support: Nurturing New Moms
I’ve gone through the postpartum experience five times, so I know a lot about what life is like for a new mom after she has given birth. A new book by Claudia Kolker called “The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America About Health, Happiness and Hope,” looks at how certain immigrants [...]
How to Pump Breast Milk at Work
One of the most stressful parts of returning to work as a new mom is figuring out how and when to pump breast milk for your baby. I walk through everything breastfeeding moms need to know to successfully pump at the office while you’re away from your baby.
How to Use the Medela Symphony Breast Pump
Watch my step by step demonstration for pumping moms how to assemble and use the Medela Symphony breast pump, a popular hospital grade rental pump.
Breast Pump Accessories: What to Buy
Breast shields and tubing and membranes, oh my! Get the lowdown on all of your breast pump equipment and what extra breast pump parts and accessories you need to purchase to make pumping easier.
