Breast-feeding 101

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As a new mom, you have heard about the wonderful benefits of breast-feeding, and probably feel overwhelmed by the amount of advice, tips, and pressure to get it right. Oddly, everyone seems to feel they have a right to ask you your plans, ask how the breast-feeding is going, and how long you will keep it up. But breast-feeding can be stressful and you need to have faith that you will get it right- with practice!

Now more than ever, there is pressure to breast feed because of new research reports on the dangers of BPAs leaching from formula cans, the dangers of plastics from nipples and bottles, and the occasional story about contaminated formula. So here are some suggestions for making it a little easier, and more successful.

1. position, position, position:
When you first start to breast feed, you may need some help learning how you, and your baby, best “fit” together. You may need some help trying different positions until you and the baby form a good team- and she learns how to latch on. The position that works best for you and your newborn may not be the same as the one that worked for your mom, or best friend, or sister. It depends on many factors including your nipple size, the baby’s palate and tongue, and what position feels comfortable. Try different positions until you, and baby, can relax. Ask for help from your pediatrician or the hospital maternity nurses. And be patient.
2. Supply and demand:

Posted by Dr. Natalie Geary MD | Filed Under Dr Geary

My guilt free night out…

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last week, I was out for dinner at a neighborhood restaurant here on the Upper West Side (which to the rest of Manhattan (besides the upper East Side) is the “burbs” of New York City, with a college friend of mine. Across from us were two Wall Street Trader types- I kept feeling that one of the men was giving me way too many stares. This was confirmed when my Pasta Bolognese arrived with my second glass of wine and he said to me, “Would you like some help eating your pasta”- I turned to my friend and said, ” And people they wonder why Wall Street is crashing- with lines like that, no wonder these guys can’t close a deal”! She proceeded to choke on her wine with laughter.

Yet, to be honest, even happily married with two children it still feels good to be noticed (though wouldn’t it be great if the guy who noticed me was not so embarrassingly cheesy?) I think it is healthy for a modern mum ego too- but as a mom there really is NEVER any downtime. But no good ego moment goes unpunished. After sharing a great evening out with my friend by talking about her new house, decorating and even gossiping about some of our “old” NYC skeletons (hook-ups, qu-sai boyfriends) that we have run into post marriage and children, I realize I had left my make-up bag in the cab. Must have been the two glasses of Pinot Noir I consumed- I am very out of practice . Then our new babysitter informed me that an entire hamper full of the children’s laundry had been ” mistakenly” taken from our laundry room. So the cost of that evening with wine and “cheese” was replacing all of my make-up, most of my children’s undergarments, and my baby’s FAVORITE Cookie Monster Tee-shirt.

Here are my list of my haves and must dos for the week:

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From manicurist to the stars Deborah Lippmann’s long wear formula,lippmann collection, has less chemicals than regular polishes plus green tea in their formulas I LOVE all of the colors . The polish honestly does not chip /. Check out two of my favs.: “Smile” created with Sarah Jessica Parker and “Kiss From A Rose”.You can find them at: www.lippmanncollection.com, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

Susan Ciminelli( I use all of her products) this week I am recommending her Hydrating Gel Mask- it is a must( I even sleep with it on some nights) I see the “glow in the morning”. It is great after a cold day outside or a day at the beach. I also HIGHLY recommend Susan’s Book, The Ciminelli Solution: A Seven Day Plan for Radiant Skin which suggest an amazing diet for perfect complection.www.susanciminelli.com or 212-872-2650

It’s spring time- drink Hint Water (hintwater.com)- HINT WATER is a totally sugar free and naturally flavored bottled water. The purified water is accented with a hint of natural fruit flavors.My daughter says it is: “very yummy” . I love the taste too and like knowing there is NO sugar in it.

Posted by Deana | Filed Under Deana's Dish