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

#LeadingLadyParty “Labor of Love” Twitter Party

We are thrilled to announce Leading Lady’s “Labor of Love” twitter party hosted by our friends MomTrends and SavvySassyMoms!  Please join us on Tuesday, August 28, 9-10 p.m. ET. To participate, follow @LeadingLadyBras, @MomTrends & @SavvySassyMoms and follow #LeadingLadyParty to … Continue reading

What I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom

Leading Lady is proudly sponsoring our good friend Kristen, founder of Birthing Beautiful Ideas, at the BlogHer 2012 conference, which kicks off later this week.  In the guest post below, Kristen shares some helpful and meaningful insights for first-time moms: … 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

When is the best time to pump if I’m planning on pumping and breastfeeding? Also when is the best time to pump after delivery?

Pumping is a great way for you to involve your partner in breastfeeding and get a break every now-and-then. If you are plan to pump in order to freeze milk, my suggestion is to pump small quantities at a time. … Continue reading

What nursing supplies should I bring with me to the hospital?

AMY SAYS: It is smart to be prepared by packing nursing gear to take to the hospital. Leading Lady recommends beginning with three nursing bras or camis: One to wear, one in the wash, and one in the drawer.  I … 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

Jet Setting Mama

Vacation Nursing Essentials by leadingladybras featuring drawstring bags Mulberry drawstring bag, $1,350 Carter’s Embroidered Boa Blanket, Monkey Rockstar, $5   If you are traveling for a big summer vacation, you may have some anxiety over breastfeeding on the go.  As … 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

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

I have read that babies could have nipple confusion going from breast to bottle feeding. What does this mean?

Actually, what people commonly refer to as “nipple confusion” is not exactly that.  Rather, it is a different coordination of the suck, swallow and breathe combination when bottle or breastfeeding. When an infant sucks at the breast, he receives milk, … Continue reading