Big Latch On Will Mark World Breastfeeding Week
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at The Big Latch On, set for Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Park in Lexington. The Big Latch On is part of an international effort to set a world record for most babies breastfeeding at a set time, and to share breastfeeding information and resources […]
Consignment Sales
Little Ones Consignment Sale First United Methodist Church 401 W. Main St., Richmond Friday, Aug. 4, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.locsofrichmond.com Lil Cherubs Centenary United Methodist Church 1441 Perryville Road, Danville Friday, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. www.lil-cherubs.org Lil Lambs Closet Centenary United Methodist […]
Book Review: “The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess”
By Kellie Doligale In the age of over-sharing, parenting skills and styles are more scrutinized than ever. What’s more, we’re acutely aware of the continued imbalance between the sexes and the need for our children to come of age in a more equal world. New York Times parenting columnist Devorah Blachor tackles the pressure of […]
Advice for a More Bearable C-Section
By Kellie Doligale Mothers-to-be are inundated with information and opinions about labor, delivery and postpartum recovery. Many women are now aware of just how many babies are delivered via Cesarean section annually, and we may be faced with alarming words like “unnecessary” and “intervention.” Despite the sometimes-negative press, the procedure is an actual life-saver for […]
Summer Sun & Your Baby
Summer can be a great time to get outdoors with your new baby. Just make sure you use proper sun protection for your little one. Exposure to direct sunlight helps the body produce Vitamin D, so it is a good idea for your baby to get a few minutes of sun each day (especially for […]
Community Action Council & Head Start: Programs Help Pregnant Women & Their Children
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty among individuals, families and communities through direct services and advocacy. Started in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, CAC has continuously operated the Head Start program. Head Start is […]
Breastfeed with Confidence: You’ve Got What it Takes!
By Doraine Bailey Although babies don’t need anything but breastmilk until about 6 months of age, many breastfeeding babies are given formula within the first few days of life. There are some medical reasons why a healthy breastfed baby might need extra breastmilk or formula after the first few days of life, but much early […]
Breastfeeding Resources
At Your Hospital: All area birthing hospitals provide the following. Call them for details. – Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes – Lactation Consultant help during your hospital stay – Lactation Clinic to return to after you’ve gone home Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: There are several local providers in addition to birthing hospitals: – Baby Moon: www.baby-moon.org or (859) […]
ABCs Of Safe Sleep
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the major cause of death in infants from 1 month to 1 year of age. In Kentucky one baby dies every five days in a sleep related death. Many of these deaths are preventable by following the ABC’s of Safe Sleep: A) Babies should always sleep Alone. They […]
“Real Mom Recipes” Contest Winner: Crescent Roll Pizza by Dana McReynolds
Our first “Real Mom Recipes” contest was a delicious treat for our judging panel. The winner was Dana McReynolds and her “Crescent Roll Pizza.” Dana won a prize package from Good Foods Coop valued at more than $100. From Dana: My kids love this and it’s so easy to prepare. My 8-year-old can do the […]