by c0mit | Oct 10, 2018 | Mommy Time-Out, Parenting Support
If you are looking for a gift for a new or expecting mom, it’s a good idea to look beyond the baby aisle. While everyone adores little baby clothes, shoes and toys, those gifts are technically for the new little one and not the new mom. It’s nice to help out with the...
by c0mit | Sep 16, 2018 | Parenting Support, The Breast Advice
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you are having a difficult time getting your baby to latch properly, a nurse or lactation consultant may recommend the use of a nipple shield. A nipple shield is a flexible, soft silicone nipple that fits over your nipple and areola...
by c0mit | Sep 6, 2018 | Parenting Support
Read Time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you’re unable to breastfeed your baby, it’s normal to feel sad, angry and guilty as you work to let go of the idea of breastfeeding through your own grieving process. Try bonding with your baby through “kangaroo care” or...
by c0mit | Aug 20, 2018 | We've Got You Covered
Aetna moms are in for some good news now that they can receive an Ameda Purely Yours Ultra, one of the best breast pumps on the market, with no out-of-pocket expense. Aetna and Ameda Direct are working together to ensure that all new moms have access to quality...
by c0mit | Aug 10, 2018 | Parenting Support, Room to Grow
Read Time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR Ovulation occurs when one of a woman’s ovaries releases an egg that travels down the fallopian tubes where it may be fertilized by sperm, implementing into the lining of the uterus. Ovulation typically only lasts one day and occurs...