As summer winds down and fall is just around the corner, September in Charlotte is a perfect time for a mix of warm days and cool evenings—perfect for visiting with the family, bonding with your newborn, and exploring the city. Whether you’re in your third …
“I breastfed my children (they were 5 years old) and I could not harvest any colostrum and I have tried every time. “The midwife tried with me when I was in the hospital… nothing came out. My baby breastfed for 2 years after that. Don’t …
Dangle Pumping (or Dangle “Expressing”) Expressing your milk by hand can be very helpful here, and you can do this while nursing! Place a towel under your breast to catch any milk that comes out, hang your breast down, and then start massaging the area …
The British Photography Awards – Following on from my last blog post (yes I know I’m terrible at posting) On the 28th of January he saw me going to London at the Savoy for The British Photography Awards. Now I’m used to going to parties …
At Mama Bear & Newborn Care, we believe that helping babies starts on day one and includes educating parents. National Children’s Awareness Month, recognized each September, is a reminder to highlight the needs of children in our community and advocate for their health, education, and …
Fall is here, which means that the whole Internet is starting a new year Gilmore Girls watch it again right now. There’s something about the sepia-toned opening, the “la-la-las,” and the red-and-orange leaves of Star Hollow that make for the perfect mood to cuddle up …
Let’s be real—when you’re shopping for the softest, cutest baby blanket, it’s really a hugging contest. And two names come up again and again: Minky and Sherpa. So… which one is better? We’ve rounded up the facts (and a few blankets) to help you decide …
I have been very busy and haven’t had enough time to rest properly. This is my busiest time of year and the holidays are fast approaching. I like to stay busy but I neglected to blog about my favorite things to do. I will try …
When I first met Molly about the maternity session, it was a brief introduction. Their scheduled photographer did not show up on the day of the session and they needed someone quick to fill in. Luckily, I was able to move things around because just …
10 UK Newborn Blogs Newborn Blogs – So today I found out that my blog has been listed as one of the top 10 Newborn blogs in the UK! How cool! You can see it here: I have to say that I struggle with blogging …