Sweet Peas, Pods & Papas: All About Birth, B@@bs & Babies
Krystyna Bowman, AAHCC with Jennie Bever, PhD, IBCLC: Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 7:01 AM
Today's question on Q&A with SPB: We are joined by Jennie Bever, PhD, IBCLC at the Arizona Breastfeeding Center to answer that question:
Recap: You are not alone! This is a common question/worry that many moms have during pregnancy and postpartum. |
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Posted on Friday, August 26, 2016 4:08 AM
"In Their Own
Words" is a blog series we share to bring you "real life"
experiences from other mothers and their families. Would you like to
share your story? Please email me at krystyna{at}sweetpeabirths{dot}com to get
started.
Today we are featuring a Q&A we did with one of our pumping and working-out-of-the-home mothers. She shares her insight gained from pumping for both of her sweet peas, for a combined total of 34 months...and counting.
What was your vision of what pumping at work was going to entail? |
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Amy Evans: Posted on Friday, August 05, 2016 4:51 AM
"In Their Own Words" is one of my favorite series on the blog. It lets families share their stories, and help others along the way. Thank you, Amy, for taking the time to write out your breastfeeding story. We are honored to be able to share it with other mothers who are facing challenges along their breastfeeding journey. ~Krystyna
I always wanted to be able to nurse, to provide for my
babies in that way, and to experience the bond. For whatever reason, I always
felt confident that I would be able to, as well. |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 6:54 AM
Puma and I had the pleasure of attending the Club MomMe Family Fest in LA on Sunday. What an amazing day connecting with people who serve families in the childbearing year! It was a full day, and we are sorry we didn't get to meet everyone on our list.
One of the people I did get to visit with was Dymphna Gruijters, IBCLC and exhibitor forLansinoh. Every time I see her, I learn something new!
This time, she shared a simple tip that can help moms decide when/how to use their Thera-Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy treatment packs. |
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Rachel Martin: Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015 4:09 AM
I
didn't nurse very long - 8 months with my daughter, 12 months with my son
(although still using breast milk in a bottle from 12 months until the freezer
stash runs out because he started taking a bottle at 12 months due to medical
reasons).
The biggest help was seeing a lactation consultant. I think
everyone should see one, starting in the hospital! I usually ask for one right
away, but for my second, following up months later was the best thing I ever
could have done.
At 9 months, my doctor felt I should supplement my son. |
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Dezerrae Sanchez, CD (DONA): Posted on Friday, August 14, 2015 6:48 AM
In Their Own Words: Dezerrae A Story about Breastfeeding and the NICU
"In Their Own Words" is one of my favorite series on the blog. It lets families to share their stories, and help others along the way. Thank you, Dezerrae, for taking the time to write out your breastfeeding story. We are honored to be able to share it with other mothers who are facing challenges along their breastfeeding journey.
~Krystyna
My
first experience with breastfeeding did not go well. I had a very long labor
with my daughter, she had to go to the NICU and was immediately given formula. |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Monday, August 03, 2015 7:32 AM
The theme for this year’s World Breastfeeding Awareness Week
is “Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s make it work!”
While it certainly can be more convenient to formula feed while at work, that is not the choice that all families want to make. (Side note: As long as the baby is put to the breast during contact hours, and barring other complications, the body will make the supply according to demand. |
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Krystyna with Desiree Allison, IBCLC and Jennie Bever, IBCLC: Posted on Friday, March 27, 2015 1:41 PM
We are so pleased to congratulate the Arizona Breastfeeding Center on their one-year anniversary!! We are so grateful to have them as a resource for birthing families in the Phoenix area.
As they celebrate their first year in operation, they are hosting a fun family event tomorrow. Read more about The Bump to Breast Fest in our virtual interview with the two founders of the Arizona Breastfeeding Center, Desiree Allison, IBCLC and Jennie Bever, IBCLC.
What
is the inspiration behind the first Bump to Breast Fest? |
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Sweet Pea Mamas: Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:15 AM
I really enjoyed making these videos with Talisha from Modern Mommy Boutique last year. Since it is Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2014, here is a look at her recommendation for the Top 5 products you need as a new nursing mama.
If you are in or near Chandler, Arizona, you can pick these up at her store in front of the Chandler Fashion Mall. If you are out of state, she ships or you can of course, choose your favorite on-line retailer.
Scroll down to see my 2014 update on food-safe nipple cream. |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2014 6:06 PM
All insurance companies were mandated to provide nursing
mothers with breastfeeding equipment and counseling as per the Affordable Care
Act.
HEREis another look at the services provided to pregnant and lactating women from
the American Academy of Pediatrics. In an effort to meet the demand, breastfeeding equipment companies have ramped
up production. It has come to our attention
that there may be a quality control issue with some of these pumps. Our friends at Modern Mommy report seeing at
least one insurance pump a week since the beginning of the year, mostly the Ameda branded product, for troubleshooting. |
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