by Andrea Ingram | Apr 19, 2023 | Breast Feeding, Pumping, Uncategorized
Silverettes Are a Miracle Product for Breasfeeding Mamas! One of the most common complaints from new breastfeeding mothers is nipple discomfort. This comes in the form of sore, cracked, even bleeding nipples. There is a wide range of reasons that this occurs and most...
by Andrea Ingram | Apr 3, 2023 | Pumping, Uncategorized
How to Use A Spectra S1 The Spectra breast pump is a great tool for expressing and storing your breast milk. It’s important to understand how to use it correctly in order to maximize efficiency and comfort. To start, make sure the power switch is switched on (located...
by Andrea Ingram | Oct 24, 2022 | Breast Feeding, Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard all sorts of things about breastfeeding with breast implants. Some people say it’s totally fine, while others claim it’s impossible. So, what’s the truth? Can you breastfeed with breast implants? Is it Possible to...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 4, 2021 | Labor and Delivery, Uncategorized
Vernix Caseosa: What is it, and how it benefits baby The Vernix Caseosa is a white, cheese-like substance that appears on the baby’s skin after birth. It is a complex membranous structure composed of 80% water, 10% lipids, and 10% proteins. The lipid composition...
by Jensine Casey | Dec 22, 2020 | Infant, Uncategorized
How to Help Your Breastfed Baby Sleep Longer A common question that I get is about breastfeeding and sleep training. Often mom’s want to know how to get a breastfed baby to sleep longer stretches, as they tend to be the ones who wake more often at night. Does it mean...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Nov 14, 2020 | Lactation Support, Uncategorized
Green Goddess Lactation Smoothie There are so many benefits to this Green Goddess smoothie. The spinach and kale are a great dose of a long list of vitamins and minerals. The banana is a great source of energy plus potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. Coconut water is...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Oct 9, 2020 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
PUPP’s Rash During Pregnancy- What is it? Plus tips for relief! About 1 in 250 pregnant women will have the pleasure (sarcasm) of experiencing PUPP’s during their pregnancy. I was lucky enough to be one of those mamas, and let me tell you, it was far from...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Oct 9, 2020 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, just about everything in life has changed. Very few aspects of life have gone unaffected by the virus. At times it can be sad, but there is a silver lining to these times! For many families, they are announcing their...
by Jolie Harris | Apr 13, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Amidst the global crisis we’re having due to COVID-19, this is truthfully a scary time for many women who are pregnant or going into labor. There is a lot of information as well as miss-information out there about being pregnant and delivering during the pandemic, so...
by Jolie Harris | Apr 13, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the incredible accounts of women who were blessed with a short labor (I personally know a woman who only had to push for 5 minutes!). But many of us have also heard accounts on the opposite spectrum–mothers in labor for 24 hours or more–and...
by Jolie Harris | Jan 6, 2020 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
A Guide To Fetal Kick Counts As an expecting mother, I’m sure you’re eagerly awaiting to feel your precious baby kick inside the womb. And while those little kicks are endearing–there is more to your child’s movement than you might think. Below you will find our...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Nov 14, 2019 | Baby Shower, Uncategorized
Now I may be a little biased, becuase these are the favors I gave out at my first baby shower, but I think they are such a great way to say thanks to your guests for showering you and baby with love! Everytime your guests paint their nails with their gifted shade,...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Nov 14, 2019 | Baby Shower, Uncategorized
Easy to print at home Thank You Tags! Thank You Tags for Labor and Delivery Nurse Gifts Bringing a baby into the world is serious business and many mothers, like myself, cannot imagine doing it without the help of their labor and delivery nurses. While there is no...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Nov 14, 2019 | Baby Shower, Uncategorized
An elegant baby shower thank you tag that works for just about ANY gift! While many of the printables we provide on the site are tailored to the thank you gift being given, we had received many requests for a “generic” tag. So here you have it! If you...
by LeCresha Sims | Nov 6, 2019 | Infant, Uncategorized
No one could’ve prepared me for the amount of exhaustion that comes along with having a newborn. At times we’d be up every 45 minutes throughout the night until she finally exhausted herself and slept for 3 hours. Lack of sleep can set you up for a crappy...
