What's New in Fall & Winter Maternity Fashion for Nursing Tops?

If your final months of pregnancy are in the Fall or Winter Season, consider maternity tops that can also function as nursing tops after your baby's delivery. This makes a good value choice! This season's maternity fashions show pretty earth tones of plum, brown, emerald green, and navy. Easy nursing access makes breastfeeding convenient, whether you are on the go and at home. Shop a great selection of stylish maternity tops for both now and after your pregnancy at ModMomMaternity.com!

                                                          Benefits of Breastfeeding

The experience of breastfeeding will bond you and your baby, providing many health benefits, as well. Just after birth, your breast milk will appear thick and yellow, containing nutrients and antibodies to protect your baby. After 3-5 days, your breast milk will change texture and color, becoming thinner and appearing almost clear in appearance. Your breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein to help your baby continue to grow, providing all of the nutrients and antibodies that your baby needs.

Breast milk is easy for your baby to digest and will help your baby to fight disease. Some research has shown that breast fed babies have a reduced risk of Type 1 diabetes, childhood leukemia, certain types of skin rashes,  & SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

Written by Shelley Scheibel, RN, BSN

References:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/why-breastfeeding-is-important/index.html



“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Isaiah 49:15

                                     Nursing Pajamas made for Bonding & Nursing Ease!

Following delivery, newborns usually have a period of alertness which elicits a special time of bonding with their mother. During this time, nursing pajamas, with snap openings at each shoulder, allow moms to lay their infant on their chest for skin to skin contact and nursing, while keeping covered and warm.

                                                                  Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has many benefits for both you and your baby. By learning about the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and building good support resources before you deliver your baby, the better your chances will be to continue breastfeeding when you become discouraged or frustrated as a new nursing mom, which I learned the hard way from personal experience.

1. Benefits of breastfeeding:

When you nurse your baby after birth, a hormone is released to help reduce uterine bleeding and help the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size. As you continue to nurse, extra calories are burned, helping you lose the extra pounds gained in pregnancy. Overall, you will save time and money in not having to clean bottles and buy formula. The later benefits have been found to include lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis (bone loss).

For your baby, breast milk provides the best nutrition with just the right amount of vitamins, protein, and fat, for your infant's health and growth. It has antibodies to help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria, and reduce risk of asthma or allergy development.

For additional benefits, click on the link below.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/breastfeeding-9/nursing-basics

2. Basic breastfeeding positions: There are varied ways to position your baby during breastfeeding. Try the various positions to find out which position is most comfortable for you and your baby, since this will allow you both to relax and promote the best flow of milk.

Click on the link below for visuals of the above techniques-
http://www.babycenter.com/100_guide-to-firsts-breastfeeding-your-baby_10348176.bc

3. Breastfeeding Support Groups: Look online for a support group or ask your pregnancy doctor for a local support group in your area. Establish these contacts prior to your baby's birth. Here are a few online recommendations which may help you get started.

http://www.lalecheleague.org/webus.html
http://www.phfewic.org/BFsupport.aspx
http://community.babycenter.com/groups/a25215/breastfeeding_support_and_help

Written by: Shelley Scheibel, RN, BSN

                                                                  Infant Constipation

When my two week old baby didn't have a bowel movement for a couple of days, I became concerned that she was constipated, especially since I was breastfeeding and had heard that several bowel movements a day was the norm.

I called the pediatrician, who told me it could be normal for her not to have a bowel movement every day and he shared some recommendations to try since it may be caused by her not getting enough milk. He also told me that infant constipation is not necessarily the absence of daily bowel movements, but the passage of hard, dry bowel movements. He also told me to call him immediately if she seemed in pain, had a fever, vomited, or still hadn't passed a bowel movement after 5 days.

 

For two days I set the timer to make sure our breastfeeding sessions were long enough. I drank more water to hydrate myself, turned on relaxing music while nursing her, and made sure she was alert during feedings. Sure enough, after four days, my baby had a bowel movement. I was so relieved!

 

In the articles below, helpful information is provided on the topic of infant constipation, infant feeding, and infant bowel movement health: 

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/diapering-a-baby-9/baby-constipation

http://www.babycenter.com/0_constipation_79.bc

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-constipation/AN01089http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-constipation/AN01089

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/pages/Infant-Constipation.aspx

                                                                 Maternity Swimwear


         1. "Under the Belly" Bottoms- Gives you the choice to use them after pregnancy, too.

         2. Two Piece- Convenience & ease of only having to remove bottoms, instead of your entire
                                bathing suit, when going to the restroom! And pregnant mommies know how
                                often they need to run to the bathroom!

         3. Strapless- Easy nursing access for breastfeeding after pregnancy. Also, no tan line!

                            Nursing Tops for Pregnancy & Beyond, at Any Occasion!

Today's modern women will enjoy the Toni™Top Sleeveless in their collection of modern maternity clothes. This versatile maternity & nursing top is manufactured by Snugabell, a company specializing in the breastfeeding needs of today's busy moms. During pregnancy, this top can be worn on your most casual days with comfy maternity jeans. Or, it can easily be dressed up with jewelry and a pair of slacks or a skirt for fancier occasions. It will probably become one of your favorite pieces in your wardrobe during your pregnancy and beyond!

                                          Cute Hospital Delivery Gowns, to Deliver in Style...

The "Elle" Hospital Delivery Gown is our newest fabric choice at ModMomMaternity.com!

It will look so cute & cheery on you, in the first pictures after your baby delivery! This gown was designed by a labor and delivery nurse, so it will be simple for the hospital staff to have easy access.

The design includes:

-Snaps completely down the back for complete coverage from behind.

-Snaps at the breastbone for discrete & easy breastfeeding. Providing privacy when visitors come!

-Ribbon sash to tie in the back or the front to accent your beautiful belly.


After you leave the hospital, use your gown as a nightgown or nursing pajamas. It is beautiful and comfortable, as well as easy for breastfeeding in the middle of the night!

                                                            Spring Baby, Spring Maxi

You will find a maternity maxi dress to suit your style, among our collection of modern maternity clothes for the Spring! Our selection of maternity maxi dresses come in a variety of solids and prints, with sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. Many can be worn during pregnancy and beyond, since they are designed with discrete nursing access for moms who will be breastfeeding. Most women love to wear maxi dresses, pregnant or not, as they are always comfortable and can be worn to most any occasion!

                                                  Designer Diaper Bags for Nursing Moms!

The "Mamie" Diaper Bag was designed for nursing moms. It has plenty of room to store a breast pump and has a detachable cooler on the bottom to store breast milk! Whether you are currently a breastfeeding mom or plan to be, you will love the modern style, convenience, and practicality of this designer diaper bag while traveling or being out for a long day with your little one.

                                     Stylish Nursing Clothes for the Modern Breastfeeding Mom!

The modern maternity clothes of today include many options for pregnant and nursing moms, like nursing tops, nursing dresses, and nursing pajamas. In the past, maternity fashions were very limited and nursing clothes were not readily available.

I still remember the inconvenience and embarrassment of trying to breastfeed my newborn in public over twenty years ago. I would work myself into a frenzy, searching for a place of privacy to breastfeed, either retreating to my car in the parking lot or sitting on a commode in a public restroom! Even if I threw a blanket over my shoulder for privacy, it was difficult to not expose my post-preggo belly and rolls during the process of nursing my newborn.

Today, there are many stylish nursing clothes available for breastfeeding moms that are creatively designed for easy nursing access. Although they tend to be more expensive than regular maternity clothes, consider that most of them can be worn during your entire pregnancy and beyond since they have a discrete nursing design. When purchasing nursing clothes, remember to invest in a few comfortable and good quality nursing bras that can be worn during your pregnancy and beyond, too.


By adding nursing clothes to your maternity wardrobe now, you will be ready to nurse your baby with confidence, when ever & where ever you decide to go!