Monthly Archives: October 2011
Avoid Altoids Mints When Breastfeeding
October 30, 2011
“Eat your oatmeal,” has been traditional advice for breastfeeding mothers who want to promote increased breastmilk supply. But “avoid Altoids mints?” I hadn’t heard such advice until I read an article by lactation consultant Renee Beebe on the Milkmakers website. … Continue reading
Friday Funny Pumpkin Birth
October 28, 2011
Oh. My. Goodness. I know I already posted a Halloween-themed Friday Funny entry this morning, but I could NOT resist sharing this as soon as possible. This carved pumpkin giving birth is hilarious! This piece is titled “Pumpkin Home Birth” … Continue reading
Friday Funny Sushi Candy for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women craving sushi this Halloween can indulge (just a little) in this Body Parts Candy Sushi Tray available at Candy Warehouse. Gummi sushi eyeballs, brains and severed body parts. Just what you want for Halloween, no? I know it’s … Continue reading
Sharing The Journey from Pregnancy to Mom
October 27, 2011
I’ve had a really professionally satisfying few weeks–thanks to you! No, I haven’t received a $25,000 check from the Intuit Love a Local Business contest (though I’m still holding out hope for that). I’ve had great phone conversations and emails … Continue reading
Using Postpartum Product Samples
October 26, 2011
If you order a Bella Materna nursing bra, Bamboobies nursing pads, Third Trimester Tea, Lighten My Labor childbirth support products—or, if you’ve been shopping with us for several months and we have a good idea that it’s nearing your third … Continue reading
Cosmetics and Breast Cancer?
October 25, 2011
In case you never read the paper, watch TV, go grocery shopping or look out your window, please know that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. This company, that grocery store and even your children’s school may all be collecting money … Continue reading
Free Organic Beauty Breast Cream This Week
October 24, 2011
This week only! Receive a FREE, full-size Organic Beauty Breast Cream with your purchase of the Novena Maternal Skin Care Facial Collection. A $22 value added to this $145 value! This is a really great value, so it’s only offered … Continue reading
Motherhood Quote Gloria Steinem
October 22, 2011
“Childbirth is more admirable than conquest, more amazing than self-defense, and as courageous as either one.” ~Gloria Steinem Read our other pregnancy, birth and motherhood quotes.
There’s No Mess With Diaper Balm in a Stick
October 20, 2011
Have you discovered diaper balm in a stick yet? If you’ve ever changed a baby’s diaper and used diaper balm before, you know that it’s sticky, messy, gets stuck underneath your fingernails and requires you to wipe your hands BEFORE … Continue reading
Annee Matthew Maternity Nursing Just Arrived
October 19, 2011
I’m proud to introduce Annee Matthew Maternity Nursing wear, now available at Maternitique, shipping to the US and Canada from our home base in Portland, Oregon. With versatile styles made predominantly from bamboo, Annee Matthew maternity nursing wear offers pregnant … Continue reading
