I am absolutely honored to be participating in the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog's latest Carnival of Breastfeeding: Product Reviews.

Following the blog, I have provided links to the other participants. Enjoy!
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I am a nursing product junkie! I adore products geared toward nursing mommies. Anything that encourages more women to breastfeed their children is a good thing, as far as I’m concerned.
I had such a difficult time in the beginning, that had it not been for certain products, I probably never would’ve gotten the hang of this whole “breastfeeding thing,” and my daughter, now nearly sixteen months old, would’ve wound up bottle-fed, much like my son, now fourteen years old, did.
I struggled with extreme nipple soreness in the beginning—so much, that it would bring tears to my eyes when she would latch on. I can honestly say that Medela® Contact™ Nipple Shields saved my life. My sore nipples were able to heal while I was able to continue nursing my baby.
Thankfully, “nipple confusion” or problems with her latch did not arise as a result of using this product. Of course it is always wise to consult with your health-care provider or lactation consultant about these and other issues.

Lansinoh® nipple cream AND nursing pads were another must-have. The cream was very soothing—I even found, while using it that it also works stunningly well on chapped lips! (Of course it does!)
The nursing pads were the best ones I found, because they actually stay snuggly put inside your bra without shifting around or bunching up. They also conform nicely to your shape and you can’t see them through your shirt. (Bonus!)

Gilligan & O’Malley nursing bras are the bomb-diggity. (These dandies are available at Target.) I love this bra so much that I am half-tempted to continue wearing mine even after I am finished nursing.

The book “So That’s What They’re For” by Janet Tamaro was a refreshing and highly informative read that I highly recommend to my HypnoBirthing® students. There are several new editions of this book, but if you’re on a budget, any of the older editions will do. The core information is the same.

My experiences in breastfeeding have been life-changing for me. Everything I have learned and gone through over the past fifteen months has inspired me to pursue continuing education in the field of lactation counseling and consulting. It was hard in the beginning, but I can honestly say it’s been the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done…and these products sure helped make it easier

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Breastfeeding Mums:
BreastfeedingMums.

Babyfingers.blogspot.com:
Babyfingers.blogspot.com.

Halfpint Pixie:
Halfpintpixie.com

Motherwear Blog:
Motherwear Blog.

Mama knows breast:
Mama knows breast.

Blacktating.blogspot.com:
Blacktating.blogspot.com.

Mamasmagic.blogspot.com:
Mamasmagic.blogspot.com.

Breastfeeding123.com:
Breastfeeding123.com.

HoboMama.com
Hobomama.com.

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