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Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Nursing Moms

9:57 pm
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by Adanna Dill

Are you looking for healthy breakfast ideas for nursing moms that are quick and easy to prepare that can increase your milk supply?

I was in your shoes just a few weeks ago. I spoke with my lactation consultant, friends and combed the internet for information. I came up with some great tips and information. I thought it would only be fair to share some of the meals that I came up with that have been working for me so far.

These two meals are great choices for breakfast and will increase your milk supply while keeping you satisfied and healthy.

Oatmeal with Blueberries

Oatmeal is touted as one of the most lactogenic foods. Almost everyone who I spoke to had success with it or knew someone who did. I have been using Trader Joe Rolled Oats with much success. I prepare it on the stovetop with a little cinnamon and honey. Prep. time 5 mins.

I like to add blueberries to my oatmeal. Nursing moms benefit from consuming antioxidant-rich blueberries. It’s a great option for breakfast because it gives you the energy that you need to get through the day.

Green Smoothie

I started drinking green smoothies for breakfast over a year ago. I will be honest, I initially started purely for superficial reasons. I heard so many women brag about how clear and beautiful their skin became after consistently drinking smoothies that I had to try it. I found the hype to be real and became addicted. However, due to nausea and food aversions, I stopped adding vegetables during my pregnancy and well, it was just a fruit smoothie.

Green smoothies can be customized and once you have identified lactogenic foods you can just add them to your smoothie. I make my green smoothie with Kale, Mango, Moringa, Chia Seeds and Ginger. Why? Because all of these ingredients are excellent foods to help increase your milk supply.

I am sure you’re already familiar with the greatness of Kale and Mango so I wouldn’t bore you. But if you’re like me, Moringa may be new to you. I learned about Moringa only a few months ago but it’s already become a staple in my kitchen. Moringa is great for treating and preventing a number of ailments including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, kidney, and arthritis. Moringa is also known to increase milk supply and is used in many parts of Africa for this purpose. Chia Seeds are rich in calcium, omega fatty acids, and proteins which will provide you with a jolt of energy to get through the day with a newborn (we sure need that). The Ginger is great for natural flavor and also promotes milk production.

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Organic Chia Seeds

Green Smoothie for Breastfeeding Moms Recipe:

1 cup Kale

1/2 cup mango

1 teaspoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 1/2 cup water or coconut water.

Prep. Time 5 mins.

Ladies, I know first hand that newborns are demanding but always try to have breakfast. This is the most important meal to have a productive and happy day 🙂

If you can’t squeeze in the time to make oatmeal or green smoothie, try Mother’s Milk tea. This organic tea taste great sweeten with honey (a bit spicy) and I am always surprised at how quickly you notice an increase in milk supply after consuming it.

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What’s in my Skip+Hop Via Messenger diaper bag?

10:50 pm
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by Adanna Dill

Lately, I’ve been obsessing over my Skip+Hop Via Messenger diaper bag. Please don’t say it; I already know that obsessing over a diaper bag is all kinds of lame, but it’s just that awesome. You see as a mom; organization is the name of the game. The Via Messenger has 18 compartments. I must admit, that’s a lot, and it may seem intimidating for someone with ‘pregnant brain’ or ‘mommy brain’ to remember whats in 18 different compartments. But I will show you why it’s not that as bad as it sounds. The multitude of compartments works in your favor, trust me. Think of every time you have dug through a bag for your keys; you will never have to do that with this bag. Plus, If you consistently put the same items in the same spaces, it would become second nature to look for them there.

So let’s take a look at my bag:

I decided to get the bag in red since it pretty much goes with everything, its gender neutral and it matches perfectly with my stroller. I love the fact that its wipe-able and can easily be cleaned with a wet cloth.

As you can see in the pictures, the diaper bag has stroller clips that allow it to be attached the stroller. This is a useful feature when you’re out shopping, so you don’t have to keep track of too many bags.

Inside the largest compartment, I always keep a receiving blanket, book, hat, and extra clothes. There are also four compartments in this space that I use to store diapers and wipes. There are two smaller mesh compartments in the corners (not shown) where I keep socks and mittens.

In this compartment, I also keep my Skip Hop Paci Egg (sold separately) which I absolutely love.

Whenever I have a dirty pacifier I put it in the pocket at the back which is lined with antimicrobial which helps reduce odor-causing bacteria.

In the pocket at the very top of the bag, I store toys.

I keep all dirty bibs and soiled clothes in this compartment.

In the personal pocket, you’ll my keys,iPhone,cash and lip balm.

The bag also came with a changing pad but I always keep disposable changing sheets so that the changing pad does not get dirty.

That’s all folks! If you’re looking for a great bag that both you and your husband can use. I definitely recommend this one. My son is now 6 weeks old so these are all his needs for now but as he grows older I would be carrying more things and I may do an updated whats in my diaper bag post.