Happy Nursing!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
More Recipes to Boost Milk Supply
Sometimes cookies just aren't an option. I understand! So I wanted to share with you a smoothie recipe to up your milk supply.
Overnight Booby Smoothies: Energy-Boosting Banana Oatmeal
Happy Nursing!
Happy Nursing!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Reservations About My Relactation Journey
A couple of weeks ago I made the decision to try to relactate.
Why? Well, I'll dedicate a post going into detail why I've decided to do so.
In the meantime I wanted to let you all know about my experiences so far.
I've been continuously producing milk since I've weaned my now 3 year old. I can only express by hand a few drops, but that's enough to let me know that I still have the ability to make milk. Now, my youngest child wasn't aware of my decision (she still isn't), but on the same day that I decided to begin my relactation journey she attempted to nurse. She cuddled up next to me. I thought she was on her way to sleep until I felt her tugging on my shirt. Although she's weaned herself almost a year ago, I do realize how much of a comfort it's been for her in the past. I wasn't going to turn her down. Just as soon as I thought she was going to nurse, she pulled my shirt back up, turned her head, and went to sleep.
Did she just "know" or was it simply a coincidence? I can't tell you. What I can tell you is that she was sick that day and I figured maybe it was worked like instinct. Then again she's been sick before, and she's never attempted anything like that before. I also thought that it may have been due to regression because her youngest cousin is currently nursing. I'm not so sold on that idea though. So I'm stumped as to why.
Since then she's been wanting to nurse.... I've said to myself and others over and over again that I'd never refuse her. But I've been contradicting myself by refusing her.
I never thought that the stigma of extended breastfeeding would affect me the way it does now. I never had reservations until now. As much as I've advocated for breastfeeding in both my words and actions, I am now experiencing a sort of fear that I've never felt before. For the first time I am scared!
I've read and heard the perverted arguments of those who believes extended breastfeeding is on par with abuse, rape, and other crude acts against children.
The radical in me can care less about what a person thinks of my child's decision to want her mommy's milk. I am human though. And the thought of no support near me for my relactation journey along with being shunned by an ignorant society is down right scary.
Despite this fear I find the thought of going against societal norms empowering! For those who are not aware... Rates of breastfeeding amongst people of color are just one of the MANY racial disparities that we are subject to. By choosing to NOT continue nursing my daughter as she'd like due to a perverted society, I'd not only be doing a disservice to my child, but to those who may need the support to breastfeed longer than what's socially acceptable. This relactation journey will be emotionally difficult for me. But I hope to serve as not only a healthy option for my child, but as continuous support for those in communities of color... My community.... My people.
Why? Well, I'll dedicate a post going into detail why I've decided to do so.
In the meantime I wanted to let you all know about my experiences so far.
I've been continuously producing milk since I've weaned my now 3 year old. I can only express by hand a few drops, but that's enough to let me know that I still have the ability to make milk. Now, my youngest child wasn't aware of my decision (she still isn't), but on the same day that I decided to begin my relactation journey she attempted to nurse. She cuddled up next to me. I thought she was on her way to sleep until I felt her tugging on my shirt. Although she's weaned herself almost a year ago, I do realize how much of a comfort it's been for her in the past. I wasn't going to turn her down. Just as soon as I thought she was going to nurse, she pulled my shirt back up, turned her head, and went to sleep.
Did she just "know" or was it simply a coincidence? I can't tell you. What I can tell you is that she was sick that day and I figured maybe it was worked like instinct. Then again she's been sick before, and she's never attempted anything like that before. I also thought that it may have been due to regression because her youngest cousin is currently nursing. I'm not so sold on that idea though. So I'm stumped as to why.
Since then she's been wanting to nurse.... I've said to myself and others over and over again that I'd never refuse her. But I've been contradicting myself by refusing her.
I never thought that the stigma of extended breastfeeding would affect me the way it does now. I never had reservations until now. As much as I've advocated for breastfeeding in both my words and actions, I am now experiencing a sort of fear that I've never felt before. For the first time I am scared!
I've read and heard the perverted arguments of those who believes extended breastfeeding is on par with abuse, rape, and other crude acts against children.
The radical in me can care less about what a person thinks of my child's decision to want her mommy's milk. I am human though. And the thought of no support near me for my relactation journey along with being shunned by an ignorant society is down right scary.
Despite this fear I find the thought of going against societal norms empowering! For those who are not aware... Rates of breastfeeding amongst people of color are just one of the MANY racial disparities that we are subject to. By choosing to NOT continue nursing my daughter as she'd like due to a perverted society, I'd not only be doing a disservice to my child, but to those who may need the support to breastfeed longer than what's socially acceptable. This relactation journey will be emotionally difficult for me. But I hope to serve as not only a healthy option for my child, but as continuous support for those in communities of color... My community.... My people.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Pre-TTC to Postpartum Resource List (Cincy/NKY)
For all of my pre-TTC, TTC, Expecting, or mothers who have given
birth. If you are in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area please check
out my list of resources. It's long but it's thorough. I hope it's of
some help to you all!
BIRTH PLACES
Anderson
Hospital Family Birthing Center (Level
2 nursery)
7500 State Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-624-4300
Back
to Basics Birthing (Home births)
Mt. Orab
Cincinnati, OH 45154
740-656-0355
Bethesda
North Hospital (Level 2 services)
10500 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-475-4500
Bowen
Center (Home and hospital births)
11317 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-771-9100
Fairfield
Hospital Family Birthing Center (Level
2 nursery)
3000 Mack Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45014
513-870-7370
Good
Samaritan Hospital (Level 3 Neonatal
intensive care)
375 Dixmyth Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-475-4500
The
Christ Hospital Birthing Center (Level
2 special care nursery)
2139 Auburn Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-585-4847
University
Hospital (Level 3 Care Center)
234 Goodman Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-584-5239
West Hospital Family Birthing Center (Level 2 special care nursery)
3300 Mercy Health Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-215-5000
OB/GYN
Associates
in Ob-Gyn
(Springdale Location)
940 Ray Norrish Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-671-7700
(Montgomery Location)
8221 Cornell Rd, Ste. 420
Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-745-9045
(Eastgate Location)
4420 Aicholtz Rd., Ste. 110
Cincinnati, OH 45245
513-752-9122
The
Bowen Center for Women’s Health
11317 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-771-9100
Crescent
Women’s Medical Group
10700 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-891-0211
Group
Health
2915 Clifton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-872-2000
Healthy
Beginnings
(Price Hill Location)
4898 Guerley Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-539-3414
(North College Hill Location)
1608 Sundale Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-521-5300
(Clifton Location)
47 E. Hollister St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-861-8430
(Over The Rhine Location)
5 E. Liberty St.
Cincinnati, OH 45210
(Forest Park Location)
636 Northland Blvd., Ste. 250
Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-769-1160
Mt.
Auburn’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Assoc., Inc.
(Mt. Auburn Location)
2123 Auburn Ave., Ste. 724
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-241-4774
(Montgomery Location)
9122 Montgomery Rd., Ste. 100
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-791-4088
Obstetrics
and Gynecology Associates, Inc. of Cincinnati, OH
3050 Mack Rd., Ste. 375
Fairfield, OH 45014
513-221-3800
Pregnancy
Care Center of Cincinnati
108 William Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-961-7777
Pregnancy
Center East
3944 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-321-3100
Pregnancy Center West
4900 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-244-5700
513-549-5041 (text)
Samaritan
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3219 Clifton Ave., Ste. 230
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-559-9411
Seven
Hills Women’s Health Center
(Mt. Auburn Location)
2123 Auburn Avenue #300
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-922-6666
(Montgomery Location)
10506 Montgomery Rd. #403
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-922-0009
(Western Hills Location)
3301 Westbourne Dr. #104
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513-922-6666
Tri-Health
Nurse Midwives
3440 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-751-5900
UC
Health Obstetrics & Gynecology
3130 Highland Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-558-8448
Family Practice Doctors and Pediatricians
Cincinnati
Children’s Pediatric Primary Care Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-636-4200
Fairfield
Primary Care Clinic
3050 Mack Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45014
513-636-8259
The
Family Medical Group
6331 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-389-1400
Hopple
Street Neighborhood Health Center
2750 Beekman St.
Cincinnati, OH 45225
513-541-4500
Mid-City
Pediatrics
8250 Kenwood Crossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-948-8444
Montgomery
Family Practice
10550 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-791-1201
Northside
Health Center
3917 Spring Grove Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
513-357-7600
Pediatric
Care Inc.
8250 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-931-6357
West
Side Pediatrics
663 Anderson Ferry Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-922-8200
4965 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-471-8592
Lactation Consultants
Babies
Love Breast Milk (Natashia Conner)
513-620-6455
Center
for Breastfeeding Medicine (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)
513-636-2326
La
Leche League
513-357-6455
UCMC
Center for Women & Infants
234 Goodman St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-584-5239
WIC Locations
Cann
Health Center
5818 Madison Rd.
513-263-8777
Children’s
Hospital B-1
3430 Burnet Ave. 2nd Floor
513-636-5818
Elm
Street Health Center
1525 Elm St.
513-352-3816
Millvale
at Hopple Health Center
3301 Beekman St.
513-352-3199
Northside
Health Center
3917 Spring Grove Ave.
513-564-2180
Price
Hill Health Center
2136 W. 8th St.
513-357-2727
Roselawn
7162 Reading Rd., Ste. 800
513-821-6813
Seven
Hills
10950 Hamilton Ave.
513-522-4300
Walnut
Hills/Evanston Health Center
2805 Gilbert Ave.
513-281-4116 ext.371
Western
Hills
4966 Glenway Ave., Ste. 301
513-251-4700
Winton
Hills
5275 Winneste Ave.
513-242-1720
Breast Pump Rental & Sales
Babies
Love Breastmilk
513-620-6455
Kunkel
Pharmacy
7717 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-231-1943
Mullaney’s
Pharmacy & Medical Supply
513-587-1470
1-800-522-7500
Massage Therapists
Affinity
Massage Studio
7813 Affinity Pl.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-238-0970
Backbone
The Science of Chiropractic
5050 E. Galbraith Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-891-2111
Cincinnati
Massage Connection
3620 Glenmore Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-347-7338
Equilibrium
3
3440 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-253-5681
Intuitive
Touch Massage Therapy (Kim Pham)
5400 Kennedy Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-230-0489
Massage
Envy
3774 Paxton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-533-3689
Chiropractors
Backbone
The Science of Chiropractic
5050 E. Galbraith Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-891-2111
Fick
Chiropractic Centers
(Clifton Location)
336 Ludlow Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-861-0033
(Roselawn Location)
1901 E. Galbraith Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45215
513-761-6002
(Springdale Location)
415 Glensprings Dr., Ste. 305
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-851-8686
Oak
Hills Back & Neck Care Center
5981 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513-598-1693
Rafey
Chiropractic & Health Center
2450 Kipling Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45239
513-322-2597
Western
Hills Chiropractic
5948 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-251-2273
Acupuncturists
Natural
Healing Arts
8220 Northcreek Dr., Ste. 210
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-984-3334
Acupuncture
Health Alliance – Li Sparks
8833 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Ste. 104
Cincinnati, OH 45069
859-795-1434
Childbirth Education/Prenatal Classes
Tri
Health Women’s Services
513-475-4500
Jeannie
Brigger
513-368-9272
Tracy
Kemper, AAHCC Bradley Method Instructor
513-910-7892
Amy
Scott, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
513-280-6380
Childbirth
Education Association
P.O. Box 58573
Cincinnati, OH 45258
513-661-5655
UCMC
Women’s Services
234 Goodman St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-584-5239
Nurture
LLC
Pregnancy
Center West
4900 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-244-5700
513-549-5041 (text)
Pregnancy
Center East
3944 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-321-3100
Parenting Resources
Beech
Acres Parenting Center
6681 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
513-231-6330
(Western Hills Location)
3325 Glenmore Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-231-6330
(Walnut Hills Location)
2330 Victory Pkwy.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-231-6330
Cincinnati
Family Enrichment Center
4244 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
513-591-2332
Families
First
2400 Reading Rd., Ste. 126
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7044
Pregnancy
Care Center of Cincinnati
108 William Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-961-7777
Pregnancy
Center East
3944 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-321-3100
Pregnancy
Center West
4900 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-244-5700
513-549-5041 (text)
Food Resources
Caring
Place
6312 Kennedy Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-841-1499
Freestore
Foodbank – E. Liberty
112 E. Liberty St.
Cincinnati, OH 455202
Fresh
Start Victory Center
7429 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-985-0668
Manna
Outreach
931 McPherson Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45205
513-921-5344
Northeast
Emergency Distribution Services
8341 Kenwood Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-891-0850
Oakley
Community Emergency Pantry
4100 Taylor Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-871-3136
Over
The Rhine Kitchen/Walnut Hills Kitchen & Pantry
2631 Gilbert Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-961-1983
Rescue
Community Center
725 Whittier Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-221-6246
Valley
Interfaith Food & Clothing Center
420 W. Wyoming Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45215
513-821-3233
West
College Hill Neighborhood Services
2062 W. North Bend Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
513-542-7379
West
End Emergency Center
727 Ezzard Charles Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-381-5882
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
A VERY Happy New Year
Well you all.... 2014 is almost here and I don't think I'll be able to see it come in. I'll probably fall asleep shortly after publishing this post. But I couldn't go to bed without sharing with you all some great news I that I just recently found out about.
Did you know that the IRS allows offers a breastfeeding tax deduction? I know I hear the gasps. Yes! That is what I said! A breastfeeding tax deduction. So what qualifies for this deduction? Breast pumps! Yes. Those pricey, yet oh so necessary essentials are now allowed as a medical tax deduction and reimbursed by flexible spending accounts.
Now I'm not sure whether other breastfeeding related items can be deducted, but you can receive confirmation of this ability to deduct breastfeeding supplies as well as browse the site to get a more in depth explanation of such deductions here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Medical-and-Dental-Expenses-Podcast
I hope this was of great help to my breastfeeding mamas.
Happy New Year!
Did you know that the IRS allows offers a breastfeeding tax deduction? I know I hear the gasps. Yes! That is what I said! A breastfeeding tax deduction. So what qualifies for this deduction? Breast pumps! Yes. Those pricey, yet oh so necessary essentials are now allowed as a medical tax deduction and reimbursed by flexible spending accounts.
Now I'm not sure whether other breastfeeding related items can be deducted, but you can receive confirmation of this ability to deduct breastfeeding supplies as well as browse the site to get a more in depth explanation of such deductions here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Medical-and-Dental-Expenses-Podcast
I hope this was of great help to my breastfeeding mamas.
Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Sh!t People Say to Breastfeeding Mothers
So I thought this video was hilarious. I experienced every single one of these comments. I can laugh at the ridiculousness. But back while I was nursing my children they annoyed me terribly!
Enjoy!
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Lactation Cookies!
I must tell you all! I have a sweet tooth that is out of this world! I try my best to manage it, but there are times where I must have my sweets at all costs.
So imagine the feeling that I had when I came across lactation cookies.
Wait... So you mean to tell me that helping my milk supply was just as easy as eating cookies?!?!?! Why didn't my midwife share this with me?
Never fear mommies! I'm here to share with a recipe to not only sate your sweet tooth, but also keep your milk going.
What you'll need:
*Preheat oven to 375
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
4 tablespoons water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons Brewer's Yeast
3 cups rolled oats (WHOLE, NATURAL oats NOT quick oats)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup chopped nuts of your choice (optional)
Now before I continue I want to emphasize that it's best to buy organic if you're able to. If not, don't let it keep you from enjoying this recipe.
The most important ingredients to insure a boost in milk supply are oatmeal, flax seed and brewer's yeast. There are many variations of this recipe, but the constant in all of them are those 3 ingredients. So be sure not to leave them out!
(OH one more thing! I'm really weird about texture. I don't care for the texture of oatmeal in my cookies so what I like to do is grind them close to powder consistency using either a food processor or high powered blender.)
Now on to the rest of the recipe :)
*Soak flax seeds while you combine the dry ingredients. This allows for them to soften a bit.
*Mix all of your dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
*In a separate mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
*Combine the eggs, drained flax seeds, and vanilla with butter/sugar mixture.
*When evenly mixed, add to the dry mixture.
You can either line your pan with parchment paper or grease your pan with butter. I opt for butter, but use whatever suits you.
*Drop mixture on the sheet by the spoonful
*Bake for 8-12 minutes
*(And my favorite part of the recipe) Enjoy!
There are variations of this recipe and I will post others for those with dietary restrictions.
So imagine the feeling that I had when I came across lactation cookies.
Wait... So you mean to tell me that helping my milk supply was just as easy as eating cookies?!?!?! Why didn't my midwife share this with me?
Never fear mommies! I'm here to share with a recipe to not only sate your sweet tooth, but also keep your milk going.
What you'll need:
*Preheat oven to 375
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
4 tablespoons water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons Brewer's Yeast
3 cups rolled oats (WHOLE, NATURAL oats NOT quick oats)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup chopped nuts of your choice (optional)
Now before I continue I want to emphasize that it's best to buy organic if you're able to. If not, don't let it keep you from enjoying this recipe.
The most important ingredients to insure a boost in milk supply are oatmeal, flax seed and brewer's yeast. There are many variations of this recipe, but the constant in all of them are those 3 ingredients. So be sure not to leave them out!
(OH one more thing! I'm really weird about texture. I don't care for the texture of oatmeal in my cookies so what I like to do is grind them close to powder consistency using either a food processor or high powered blender.)
Now on to the rest of the recipe :)
*Soak flax seeds while you combine the dry ingredients. This allows for them to soften a bit.
*Mix all of your dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
*In a separate mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
*Combine the eggs, drained flax seeds, and vanilla with butter/sugar mixture.
*When evenly mixed, add to the dry mixture.
You can either line your pan with parchment paper or grease your pan with butter. I opt for butter, but use whatever suits you.
*Drop mixture on the sheet by the spoonful
*Bake for 8-12 minutes
*(And my favorite part of the recipe) Enjoy!
There are variations of this recipe and I will post others for those with dietary restrictions.
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