Category Archives: La Dolce Mama

La Dolce Mama featured on Tight Bod With a Pod

February 7, 2011 – 1:24 pm

If you read my blog, you know that I believe that looking great and feeling great go hand in hand.  That’s why I’m so excited to be featured on Tight Bod With a Pod’s(www.tbwap.com) website!  I’m not a natural athlete, but I love the way exercise makes me feel and I’m very passionate about healthy [...]

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The amazing healing powers of breastmilk

December 29, 2010 – 8:41 pm

Have you ever squirted milk in your baby’s eye? On purpose? We have all heard that breastmilk has health benefits ranging from eyesight to epilepsy(okay well, I haven’t actually heard that one), but did you know that breastmilk can help your baby today? Here’s milk in your eye. My son had pink eye – probably [...]

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37 weeks!

September 22, 2010 – 9:16 pm

I am just past 37 weeks and can hardly believe that I am about to have my third child! This pregnancy went so fast, that I hardly had time to think about it before it was over. A slight tingly feeling today did remind me that 37 weeks is when your milk starts to come [...]

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Breastfeeding Checklist

May 17, 2010 – 7:06 pm

If you’re like a lot of moms I know, the closer the end of maternity leave comes, the scarier continuing to breastfeed sounds. Here is a checklist to help make things a little easier. 1. Pump – Double electric is the way to go! I like Medela’s freestyle best. 2. Hands-free nursing bra – I [...]

By mbarto | Also posted in breastfeeding, breastfeeding accessories, breastfeeding advice, breastfeeding and maternity leave, breastfeeding and pumping, breastfeeding and relaxation, breastfeeding and working, nursing and pumping, nursing bra, pumping, pumping and working | Comments (0)

From Mama to Moo Moo

May 5, 2010 – 6:53 am

This morning as I was giving my children breakfast, I was reminded how hard it was to get my first one to drink cow’s milk after I weaned her. She would eat cheese, yogurt, basically anything dairy, but would not drink cow’s milk. With my second, I didn’t have a problem and I think this [...]

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Posting Through the Fog

April 30, 2010 – 7:21 pm

My husband got me a card for Mother’s Day when I was pregnant with our first. I really appreciated it, but can’t really remember any Mother’s Day after that. There have been two. I don’t really remember much these days, actually. I guess it goes with having been nursing or pregnant for 3 years. It’s [...]

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What do you have under that blanket, lady?

April 26, 2010 – 11:25 am

  A very good friend just moved back to her native Germany. Among the many baby items she gave away to friends was her nursing cover. Did she stop nursing? Nope, she still has a 5 month old. However, in Germany nursing covers are non-existent. You may not believe me if you have read any [...]

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When to buy a nursing bra

April 18, 2010 – 4:17 pm

It has been a whole month since I stopped breastfeeding, but it feels much longer. I have just gotten used to the fact that I don’t have to wear nursing pads and can wear shirts with high necks! I also realized that I have forgotten many of the basics, like when to buy a nursing [...]

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Nursing Pillow Sale at La Dolce Mama!

March 22, 2010 – 1:55 pm

Do you need a nursing pillow, stat?  If you do today’s your lucky day.  We are spring cleaning and have one blue nursing pillow left.  Since we need to make room for new, fun stuff, you can get the last one for 50% off.  Check out www.ladolcemama.comand get a deal! Happy Nursing!

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On Being Productive!

March 20, 2010 – 7:17 am

A friend recently had some dental work done over the course of several days and due to the need to anesthesia, couldn’t nurse.  She had pumped in advance, but as often occurs, couldn’t produce enough milk and ended up supplementing with formula.  She asked for help so I had the following advice: 1.  Mother’s Milk [...]

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