Amy's Corner. our lactation consultant answers your questions about nursing.

Breastfeeding for Mom’s Emotional Well-Being

The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous, both for baby and mom.  But did you know that breastfeeding can actually make you happier?  Yes, our bodies are quite amazing.  There are three hormones that can evoke happiness from breastfeeding.  Here’s how … Continue reading

8 Important Ways to Care for Your Breasts While Breastfeeding

  1)  Wash your Breasts: Wash breasts with warm water.  Avoid soap and other products as much as possible as they may dry out your nipples. 2)  Air Dry your Breasts:  Expose your nipples to air to toughen them.  Also change … Continue reading

Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding gives our babies a healthy start in life, but it also gives mothers many health benefits as well.  Studies are overwhelmingly positive about the direct physical and emotional benefits of breastfeeding to the mother. Breastfeeding is linked to lowered … Continue reading

What is a safe level of caffeine consumption while breastfeeding?

AMY SAYS: I recommend limiting your caffeine intake to no more than 500 mg daily in the early weeks and months of breastfeeding. A newborn may be more sensitive to moderate caffeine consumption than an older infant. If your infant … Continue reading

My baby is biting my nipples while breastfeeding. Why is he doing this and how do I get him to stop?

AMY SAYS: Many new breastfeeding moms are fearful of their infants getting teeth. While many babies do not bite down when nursing — of my seven children that I breastfed into toddlerhood, only my fourth baby bit down on several … Continue reading

Leading Lady Fan Kelly Preston

Actress and healthy family lifestyle advocate Kelly Preston discovered Leading Lady nursing bras at the first ever Celebrity Breastfeeding and Toxin-Free Living event to support Best for Babes and Healthy Child Healthy World event. Baby Ben’s nursing mom ranks Leading … Continue reading

Win a Gift Bag from First Ever Celebrity Breastfeeding and Toxin-Free Living Event

  This spring, Hollywood Leading Ladies Jenna Elfman, Kelly Preston and Laila Ali hosted an afternoon tea which celebrated moms and moms-to-be, and educated them about raising healthy babies. Leading Lady was proud to be a presenting sponsor of this … Continue reading

First-Ever Event to Celebrate Breastfeeding & Toxin-Free Living in Raising Healthy Children

Leading Lady is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of the first ever celebrity breast feeding and toxin-free living  event hosted by Jenna Elfman, Kelly Preston and Laila Ali. This Saturday, I’ll be fitting Hollywood’s Leading Ladies with our fabulous … Continue reading

I am 6 months pregnant. Do you think it is worthwhile to sign up for a breastfeeding class?

I have been teaching prenatal breastfeeding classes for 15 years so, as you can imagine, I am a big proponent of breastfeeding classes! While there is a lot to read about breastfeeding online and in books, it is not a … Continue reading