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The Best Mastitis Remedy When Breastfeeding
Nov 16th, 2011 by admin



Within my first month of nursing my newborn son I had occasion to be very relieved to find an effective, herbal mastitis treatment. Not only were we dealing with a severe case of thrush, but also now on top of that, I found myself with a very painful breast infection.

So, what did we do?

1) Well, we used poultices of comfrey leaves and calendula flowers as a mastitis treament. Hot applications to the breast at least four times daily are recommended and the comfrey and calendula will soothe the nipples, help draw out the infection and unblock the tubes and ducts.

To make a comfrey / calendula poultice, put the comfrey leaves and calendula flowers in the blender with a bit of water and some flour to make a gelatin like substance. This can then be put into cotton cloth and stored in the freezer for future use. They can be heated in the oven just before applying to the breast.

2) Raw cabbage leaves are a great mastitis treatment. They can be placed directly on the infected area of the breast, also to help draw out the heat and infection.

The cabbage leaves will become warm and wilted and should then be changed out. This cure is especially effective just after a duct is clogged and before the infection sets in.

If my breasts start to feel sore or I notice any redness I immediately slip a cabbage leaf in my bra, and change it out several times during the day.

This amazingly simple mastitis treatment unclogs the duct quickly and doesn’t allow the infection to set in. Once I learned this trick, I never again suffered from a more severe breast infection.

3) We also used Echinacea root tincture as part of our mastitis treatment. One dropper full six times a day until the fever passed, and then smaller doses (2 or 3 times a day) until all symptoms had cleared.

Susun Weed, in the Childbearing Year recommends using Echinacea as an infusion rather than in tincture form.

So, if you can get some dried Echinacea root, use once ounce of root in a pint of boiling water and steep it for at least eight hours. Drink two cups daily until the fever comes down then move to a lighter infusion of one-ounce root to a quart of boiling water and drink one or two cups until the symptoms clear.

4) It is also important to get plenty of rest when dealing with a breast infection as they often result from lack of rest. Take a daily nap and take frequent rest breaks throughout your day. Call on your friends or family to help with chores or older children so you can get the rest you need. I remember sitting in a big, comfey chair nursing Rowan while different friends came by every few hours to help around the house and offer moral support. I don’t know what I would have done without them.

***Another important part of any mastitis treatment is to be sure to continue nursing as often and as long as possible on the infected breast.***

I remember this being a very painful proposition, especially in the first seconds after Rowan would latch on to my breast.

Continued nursing is important, though, for long-term milk flow and emptying the breast regularly will help promote healing. Mastitis definitely offered one of my biggest challenges to continued breast-feeding. Remember that the pain will not last once the infection has cleared up, and you will enjoy many months (or years) of wonderful nursing with your baby once the mastitis has passed.

5) Susun Weed also recommends poke root as an effective mastitis treatment. “A tincture of fresh (only) root stimulates lymph gland activity and clears mastitis quickly.” She says to use no more than 2 drops daily and suggests that you may want to combine it with Echinacea.

6) Cold, grated raw potato can also be used as a poultice. Apply directly to the breasts and cover with a clean cloth. Replace when dry.

7) Soaking breasts in an infusion of marshmallow root can also be an extremely soothing and healing mastitis treatment. Steep two ounces of root in a half gallon of boiling water overnight. Reheat to near boiling and pour into a basin. Soak breasts until the infusion cools.

If you or your partner currently has mastitis and that’s why you’ve come here to our site, I send you lots of love and wishes for a quick recovery. Those days when the infection was strong in my body are definitely among the most painful in my memory.

Take heart, trust the plants, and know that with this simple mastitis treatment, this too shall pass.
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Breastfeeding In Denmark
Oct 27th, 2011 by admin




Denmark is a relatively small Nordic country with 5.5 million habitants. It’s a modern country with a high standard of living and a high level of education. Breastfeeding is seen as a necessity to newborns, yet hardly appropriate in public places.

The Danish Board of Health recommends that the infant is fed milk from the mother exclusively from the mother for the first six months. 98% of all new mothers that leave the maternity ward are breastfeeding, while only 60% continue breastfeeding after four months.
Up until 2002 The Danish Board of Health recommended mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding until the child’s fourth month. While they have now changed their statement, following the trend of other leading health organizations, many mothers still in their daily lives, feel pressured into feeding their baby pap and porridge long before baby has lived a full six months.

The pressure stems from relatives, friends, misinformed health personnel and even mother-to-mother support groups. Many new mothers believe, that their milk is simply not enough to fill the tiny tummy of their infant, and others fear that a too dependent relationship to their child, will make it difficult if not impossible for them to enjoy other child-free activities. I have witnessed and witness these cultural and attitudes first hand as a new mother, and these opinions can easily be observed in current books in use about breastfeeding, and in internet forums mother-to-mother or health personnel-to-mother Q&A’s.

Two bottle feeding mothers spurred a debate in the Danish media recently, when they on their website flaskebarn (bottlechild) for “women who can’t, wont or can’t cope with breastfeeding”, started accusing the leading breastfeeding advocates in Denmark- Videncenter for Amning – for running a “campaign of fear” while encouraging breastfeeding through the Baby Friendly initiative presented by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, and for “pressuring (breastfeeding) mothers to endure long, painful course with starving children, painful breasts and massive stress”.

This debate coincides with another debate about whether or not it is appropriate to breastfeed in public places. Many caf?s in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, have recently prohibited breastfeeding on their premises, although this is against the law. Breastfeeding mothers often feel intimidated and humiliated and forced to stay at home in order to breastfeed their child appropriately.

A danish web forum – ammenet – for “you who loves breastfeeding”, has written an online petition to members of the Danish Parliament to accept and install a law allowing mothers to breastfeed in all places where small children are allowed to be. So far only 2676 individuals have signed the petition.
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Dealing With Cracked Nipples When Breastfeeding
Oct 16th, 2011 by admin



Breastfeeding, as you may have already heard, is the most recommended form of providing nourishment for the growing baby. Doctors and health care centers cannot stress enough how many great benefits are given to the mom and the baby when breastfeeding becomes established as a routine. If you are not yet familiar, here is a brief run through of the plus sides of breastfeeding.

The baby is said to gain weight faster because of mom’s breast milk. Infants who are born with jaundice are able to recover faster when they are breast fed. Furthermore, the digestive systems of babies can break down breast milk more efficiently, so less constipation or diarrhea is experienced.

For the mom, breastfeeding is an effective method to help her regain her pre-pregnancy weight. Furthermore, some sources say that moms who breast feed have a form of natural birth control. More importantly, breastfeeding helps the mother bond with her baby more.

However, great as breastfeeding may be, there are some woes that many women experience with this task. One of the most common problems is cracked nipples. This is caused by drying of the skin around the nipple area, which can be irritating and painful. Here are some tips on dealing with cracked nipples when breastfeeding.

1. Use a lanolin-based nipple cream to moisturize the cracked area. Aveeno and Lansinoh are some brands that are highly recommended, and these are readily available in drug stores and supermarkets. You don’t have to rub off the cream before feeding, as it is safe for the baby.

2. You can also rub your own breast milk on the sore or cracked area as the Vitamin E contained in it can moisturize and heal your skin.

3. If your breast pads get soaked, change them right away. Nursing pads made out of cotton are the best to use. Also, use a comfortable bra to relieve any irritation from the cracked nipples. If the cracked nipples have not healed completely, you may use a breast shell inside your bra, this prevents any skin contact with the fabric of your nursing bra.

4. Take warm showers before or after nursing, to help the blood circulate better and to soothe any pain in your nipple area. Some people use warm compress on their breasts for relief.

If symptoms still persist, you may want to contact your doctor to find more effective solutions for cracked nipples.
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Baby Closet Organizer – Keeping A New Mom Organized
Oct 11th, 2011 by admin




Move over changing table. Baby’s got a whole new look. Gone are the days of stacking everything on the little shelves under the dressing table. Baby closet organizers are great for keeping the new mom organized. There is a place for everything. With the great organizers available you can customize the nursery, right down to the closet.

Organizer systems come in a variety of styles and colors. You can choose preformed wood units to simply put where you need them. There are coated wire units designed with racks and hanging systems. You can pick up a do-it-yourself kit from the local home improvement store and put it together in a day. The options are endless when it comes to organizing baby’s closet.

One of the best systems available is a sturdy canvas hanging style. This baby closet organizer hangs right on the existing clothes rod of the closet. It is divided into sections for easy organizing. The great thing about this type of organizing system is you can add more than one if you need to. This is great should the little bundle of joy turn out to be two bundles. Because of the array of colors you could actually keep the baby’s items separate.

The hanging system is great because it keeps the clutter off the floor of the baby’s closet. There are side pockets to hold the littles things. Some of the hanging systems have shelves for the folded items like t-shirts and receiving blankets. This organizer system is narrow enough to have several hanging on one rod should you need to.

There are times, even with an organizer, you do not know what to do with things. Bring out the baskets. Baby closet organizers with built in shelves are perfect for lined baskets. You can keep baby’s socks in one basket. Their little hats or shoes can go into a basket. Even the small toys to keep little hands busy can go into a basket.

The baby closet organizer is designed to make it simple to keep baby’s things within easy reach. You can choose to use already assembled pieces placed where you want them. Baby’s blankets can be stored on the shelves below while cute little outfits can be hung above. You may want to add cubicles for storing things like diapers. There are accessories you can add so the shoes, hats, socks and even toiletries have a place to go. You will love having everything for baby so close at hand.
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Early Versus Late Potty Training
Sep 20th, 2011 by admin



Many doctors and psychologists will tell you that you do not want to potty train your child early. They think that it is not conducive to helping the child when it comes to doing potty training early. As a matter of fact, they feel that potty training your child early takes longer than potty training your child at a later stage of the game.

In other words, what they mean is a child potty trained at the age of four might take a day to do while a child potty trained at the age three, might take three days to do and so on.

Now, I do not know how true these numbers are or what their statistics are, but let us look at the facts in reality versus how many days it takes to potty train.

Let’s assume that at the age four it takes you two days to potty train your child versus at the age three it takes ten days to potty train your child, which is an extreme difference. Psychologists will have you believe it is better to potty train your child at four because it takes less work. Well, as a parent, wouldn’t an extra ten days a year earlier make more sense to you than waiting a year to save three days worth of work.

Psychologists do not understand the work that is involved when it comes to having to change diapers and underwear and cleaning soil-filled clothes on a daily basis.

I do not know about you, but I would rather spend 15 days at the age of 2 and get potty training out of the way than wait 2 years and spend 3 days at the age of 4.

Now when you mention early potty training most people really are thinking about potty training starting as early as one year or younger. Some cultures start potty training as six weeks.

In my opinion, it is not a bad idea to introduce your child to the potty as early as possible, even if that is six or seven months, do not be afraid to introduce your child to the potty

Now, that does not mean taking your child and saying they have to do potty inside the toilet, but it is saying letting them sit on the potty letting them get used to being on the potty

What this does is, when you are ready to start potty training you will essentially be able to get rid of the resistance that the child will have to the potty See, the problem most parents have with potty training is they are introducing too many variables into the equation. Variable one is the toilet, or the potty Variable two is no diapers. Variable three is potty training So, there are a lot of things that you are asking the child to do at one shot.

What you want to do is start a little bit early. Start only by introducing your child to the potty so they can sit down, even if it is for five minutes a few times a day. Just sit down on the potty so that they can get used to being on it.

This sets the stage for when your expectations are for them to do potty in the toilet. There will be less resistance that other will go through.

So in my opinion, early potty training is not something you do, but early introduction to potty training or to the potty is a very good step to take.
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Single Moms – How Do They Do It?
Sep 17th, 2011 by admin



Being a single Mom while trying to run a household has more than enough stress, let alone than when something breaks down. In my opinion, most Single Moms running a household accomplish more in one day, than most Men do in a week.

I am not trying to be prejudice towards Men because, after all I happen to be one. However, it amazes me at how much many single Mothers get accomplished in a day. Not only do many of them hold down full time jobs, but they also need to take care of their family as well. Usually their day starts off getting up early. Then feed the kids breakfast, pack their lunches, and get them off to school. All of this must accomplished before going to work herself. By then, I would be spent, and ready for a well deserved beer.

However for many single mothers their day is only beginning. After getting the kids dressed, fed and off to school hopefully there will be a few moments for herself before going to work. I bet that as hard as kids can be in the mornings, going to work would seem like a break to me.

After working all day she now must make sure the kids have arrived home from school safely, then cook and feed them dinner. Hopefully her kids are old enough to help clean up the kitchen. Next she will make sure there are plenty of clean clothes and, the kids have been bathed for the next school day. After dinner there is homework to get done. Plus whenever there is time, she must squeeze in grocery shopping, paying bills plus countless other duties I can’t begin to think of. Many kids also have after school activities such as Sports, Band etc? Honestly, I have no clue how they do it.

I suppose if I was put in the same situation I could somehow find the strength to do it all but, I have my doubts. I find it hard enough to complete most tasks let alone, trying to raise a family on my own.

I grew up in a household with a Single Mom and although at the time I did not realize it, My Mother did a lot more than I ever gave her credit for. I wished she would have lived long enough for me to really show how much I appreciated what she did.

While I was growing up, one of things that would frustrate my Mother the most was when something need repair around the house. This literally would drive Mom nuts. This usually put my Mother in a bad mood and there was a lot of extra stress in the household until whatever it was that needed fixing had be dealt with.

I often analyzed this, and wondered why a plugged drain in a bathroom which we hardly used would bother her so much. Certainly we could all share one bathroom! Later in life I realized the frustrations she felt was because of the lack of knowledge, when it came to home repairs.

Usually not wanting to hire a contractor, she often depended on a married so called boyfriend to fix things for her. My Mother became a widow at a young age and I am sure she felt victimized. Life dealt her a tough blow ,and I was very young at the time so I was not much help. I often wondered if she compromised herself just to get things done or, did she really have any real interest in this guy. Back then there were not many resources for Women to learn as there are today and it was still a “Man’s world” so to say.

In the last decade there has been an increase in the number of Single Women who are beginning to take on even more. Many Women today are learning how to repair the many common items around the house. Taking on challenges that were once thought of as “The Man’s Work” is now becoming status quo. By educating themselves in these areas, Women are becoming stronger and more self confident. Even the media today portrays this on a regular basis and Single Women have become a new target market for advertisers.

“You’ve Come a Long Way Baby” was a phrase that maybe was ahead of it’s time, But Not Anymore!
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Appreciating Mom – More and More
Sep 13th, 2011 by admin



Was your mom the coolest mom on the block? Mother of the Year,
every year? Admit it, she continues to inspire you with wisdom
and patience you would not have believed possible without her
example. As we move thru our lives and become parents ourselves,
we appreciate our moms more and more.

Moms are funny, though. There’s a saying, “Only your mother can
truly embarrass you.” I’d say that’s pretty much true. At least
in our family. I can embarrass my 13 year old daughter, Rachel,
without even trying. Especially since I work at her school. It’s
not that I try. Not hard, anyway. Much of the time, it’s simply
that I’m there, being cool. Or what I think is cool. Maybe
that’s why she’s embarrassed.

Remember, Rachel is 13. Most of the time she doesn’t want me to
know she likes me. She recently took a trip to another state with
her grandparents. We spoke on the phone the day after she left,
and she actually told me she loved me and missed me. That was a
rare treat, and it got me to thinking… I’m sure Rachel loves
me. She might even think I’m cool. She just doesn’t say so very
often and when she did, it sure felt good. Does my mom know how I
feel about her?

When was the last time you told your mother, or your stepmother,
if you have one, how much you appreciate her contribution in your
life? Are you sure she knows how much you appreciate her? It’s
so easy to get caught up in everyday life and fail to do the
things that really matter.

Have you told your mom how much she means to you lately? Better
yet, have you told her in writing? You know how moms are – we
keep everything our kids make for us – no matter how old they
are when they make it.
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Potty Training And Resistance – How To Deal With It
Sep 9th, 2011 by admin



Potty training is one of the most dreaded but important challenge that a child has to face in his or her young life. It comes at a time when the child is learning to be more independent. The child may resist potty training altogether, and eventually the potty training process becomes a big hassle for the parents. In this article, I would like to share with you some insight on potty training and resistance that may come with it so that you and your toddler will have a more pleasant experience.

Always be sure that your child is ready for potty training. Never try to force the issue if your child is not ready physically and emotionally. Refusing to potty train can be simply frustrating.

You can start the training process simply by getting your child familiar with going to the potty. Having your child sit on the potty even though there is no bowel movement or urination helps greatly to ease the child into it. Interactive potty training books and videos are also great ways of introducing toilet training to your child. Make sure the conversation is at his or her level and answer your child’s questions if there are any.

Another way to deal with the issue on potty training and resistance is to take your child for shopping. Rewarding your child is possibly one of the most effective ways in making your child less resistant. Motivation is the key to successful potty training. Have him or her pick out something special to them. Purchase this item with your child and remind your child that he or she will only get it if goals are met such as, for staying clean for a whole day and for successfully using the potty.

If your child is hesitant about even sitting on the potty, do not push him or her. You may consider using a potty training chart. Training charts and stickers are great motivational tools that keep your toddler interested. Start by putting stickers on the chart for sitting on the potty. After a while, only give stickers when your child uses the potty when necessary. Finally, offer a small toy as a reward for 3 accident free days or when they complete the chart. Do not punish your child for accidents.

Always keep in mind that each time your child wet his or her pants, your child is doing his or her best to get the hang of toilet training. Be patient and try to understand your child so that he or she does not continue to feel resistance towards potty training which can eventually lead to regression. You would not want the whole potty training experience to turn into a nightmare.

There are many ways and tools available to make the experience fun and interesting. Find out which system work best for you and your toddler so that you can easily overcome potty training and resistance. Remember to reward and encourage your child so that he or she will become less resistant. Stay cool and positive, and have fun with your child during this trying process.
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How a New Mom Can Beat the Summertime Blues
Aug 17th, 2011 by admin



Your baby is keeping you up at night. The days are a bit of a blur. You’re going through the motions of caring for your child but you feel out of it. Or maybe you’re having a terrible week at work or at home. Whether you’re going through a tough transition or just feel blas? about your life – you’ve got a case of the summertime blues.

When you feel down, it’s easy to turn to food for comfort. But then of course, there’s the vicious cycle of gaining even more weight. Just one more reason to feel depressed!

Life naturally will ebb and flow. Some days will be all sunshine, and others you just trudge through. On those down days, here are a few things you can do to lift your mood:

1. Exercise. The benefits of exercise are numerous from releasing muscle tension, helping you sleep better, and reducing the level of your stress hormones. “Increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage depression and anxiety,” says Kristin Vickers-Douglas, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Do exercises that you enjoy. If you hate the gym, skip it and join a tennis club instead. If you love being outdoors, take up hiking, biking or rowing.

2. Eat smart. The temptation is to dive into that bag of cookies, stop by the donut store, or splurge with a “Death by Chocolate” type of dessert. Sure, at the moment, you will be loving life. But afterwards, your blood sugar will come crashing down and you’ll be left feeling tired, irritable and worse than when you started.

Instead, choose power foods that will satisfy your hunger and boost your mood. Try blueberries or strawberries with yogurt for your sweet tooth.

3. Encourage. When you take time to reach out to a friend, guess what happens? You will be lifted yourself in the process. Think of a person who could use a boost and give her a call, plan an outing together, or write a note or email to say you care.

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Breastfeeding and Growth Spurts
Aug 17th, 2011 by admin




If your breastfeeding baby is suddenly nursing all the time, it is probably not a decrease in your milk supply, but instead just a normal growth spurt.

Most babies experience a growth spurt a few days after birth, one to three weeks, six to eight weeks, three months, six months and between seven and nine months. However, each child is different and there is no rule to when a child will go through a growth spurt. They can occur at any time!

When a baby grows, he or she may be fussier than usual. Your little one may wake up more times during the night to nurse than usual. He will also probably be nursing more during the day as well. He’s is getting what he needs…don’t worry.

Babies hunger increases during a spurt. Chances are you are producing enough milk for him and by breastfeeding more often, you are telling your body to produce more breast milk!

As long as your baby is gaining enough weight, has five to six very wet diapers a day and is having regular stools, chances are good that your little is getting enough to eat. However, if your child does not seem to be gaining weight or keeps a dry diaper for unusually long periods of time, make a visit to your baby’s doctor for reassurance.

Growth spurts in babies usually last only 24 to 48 hours. However, they can sometimes take as long as a week. Just keep breastfeeding your baby on demand and things will soon return to normal again.
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