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The History of Breastfeeding

March is women’s history month and we can’t think of a better time to celebrate breastfeeding, one of the most natural acts we can perform as women.  The history of breastfeeding is much like a rol...

The Breastfeeding Bond

If you’re like many new moms, you were full of excitement and anticipation during pregnancy, plus maybe some nerves and doubt about your aptitude as a mother.  While carrying your baby, you were as...

Hop into Savings with a Leading Lady Spring Nursing Wardrobe

Spring has sprung, nursing mamas! As a new mom, you may be trying to strike that balance between style, time & function when it comes to your wardrobe. Never fear – the Leading Lady style team ...

Celebrate World Health Day with Leading Lady by Breastfeeding

The World Health Organization’s annual World Health Day is a global event to raise awareness for health issues.  Kicking off this Sunday, April 7, the theme of this year’s World Health Day is high ...

How much water should I drink while nursing?

Many new moms wonder, how much water should I drink while nursing. It’s a great question and one you should focus on daily. It was once thought that women who are nursing should drink two quarts of...

Celebrate Earth Day Naturally with Leading Lady

We love Earth Day because it gives us the chance to talk about the most valuable renewable resource on the planet: BREASTMILK!  It is the rarest of treasures, a gift from nature to our babies, and ...

Baby Registry Tips from Leading Lady

As a new mom, creating your baby registry may be a daunting task.  You probably know the basic items you need, but the options in each category seem endless.  Where do you begin? At Leading Lady, w...

What should I do if I am producing less milk in one breast than the other?

Producing less milk in one breast than the other is not uncommon.  Sometimes one breast can produce only half as much as the other.  Although it may seem strange to you, this is nothing to be conce...

Breastfeeding on Vacation: Tips from Leading Lady

A relaxing summer vacation may be just what you need as the weather warms and you’re getting anxious to travel again.  Picture yourself sightseeing in a new city, lying on a sandy beach or visiting...

What foods should I avoid while breastfeeding?

Many new moms ask me what foods are off limits while breastfeeding.  The answer is pretty simple and good news for mama:  Most babies tolerate almost everything their mothers eat. On occasion, some...