Baby massage

One of our mom's Jess and little Drew found a place to have infant massage and learn techniques. I think its a great idea and a wonderful calming tool for the babes. This is what jess wrote today-

I got in touch with a woman named caroline who teaches infant massage. She teaches a three Saturday course at the parenting center in november but I am going to be out of town for the first two Saturdays. I got in touch with her to see if she would be willing to teach a private lesson to some interested moms. Drew is a super tense baby and I want to learn some techniques to help him relax. Debbie at a the parenting center raves about infant massage and all its benefits - better sleep, they learn more about their own body, relaxation, better digestion........

Anyway.... She is available on Saturday October 29th. I wanted to see if anyone else was interested in the class. I would be happy to host it at my house in mid city. I am guessing it would be a couple hours. Maybe from like 11-1pm. I am following up with her on cost.

Just let me know if you are interested.

Thanks

Jessica

Getting back into shape and feeling like you will fit into your pre baby jeans again

We were lucky enough to have Jenn Lormand come and talk to our mom's about here mommy fitness program. Most of our mom's agreed that it was a time issue, where can you find the time to do anything, let alone exercise. Jenn gave lots on tips, especially 'Kegal Kegal Kegal' anywhere, anytime. Here is a message from Jenn: 


It was so wonderful meeting and hearing all of the ladies talk. Our website is www.ascensionfitnessnola.com and the link to the mommy movement page is www.ascensionfitnessnola.com/MommyMovement/index.html


See you in a few weeks moms! xx

Baby names

Family names, fun names, different names, meaningful names, oh whats in a name!!! Its another decision to be made and sometimes you can be lost amidst a few to choose from. One of our mom's suggested this blog about  different names, its very cute and has loads of great names http://swistlebabynames.blogspot.com . See you tonight mom's! 

Welcome Sadie Markowitz

Welcome to the world gorgeous Sadie! Congratulations Carol she is beautiful.

Hello Drew Fridge

Welcome to the world Drew Fridge! Born on August 18th 2011, 7lbs 11oz, 20 inches. Congratulations Jess he is gorgeous.

Breastfeeding: Tips from our Lactation Consultant Michele

Our last mothers group we were lucky to have Michele Granito a lactation consultant from New Orleans come and speak and answer many questions. Michele emailed me a follow up of the meeting - 

Ladies,

It was a pleasure being a part of your Mommy Group last night.  I hope I answered some of your questions and gave you food for thought (or milk for thought)!  Speaking of which…. Here is the link to the website I told you about:    www.milkforthought.com

For the mommies-to-be, remember these important tips:

TIP#1  Skin to Skin Contact as close to delivery as possible immediately following a vaginal delivery and within a couple of hours after a c-section. This gives the infant a chance to breastfeed if he is awake and alert to do so.  If he doesn’t after about an hour of skin to skin, then try again.  If possible, leave an infant skin to skin as long as possible until he breastfeeds.

TIP#2   Attempt to breastfeed 8-12 times in 24 hours.  

TIP#3  Do not use supplements/bottles/pacifiers unless directed by a physician.  Colostrum/breastmilk is all an infant requires the first 6 months of life. 

TIP#4  Room-In at the hospital.  This means keep the infant in the room with you as much as possible.  The infant can and should sleep in the same room with you.  Unless you are ill or the doctor/nurse requests the infant in the nursery, it is best for mom and baby that the infant stay in the room.

TIP#5  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.  The hospital Lactation Consultant is for the purpose of helping new moms get off to a great start with breastfeeding. 

Book Recommendations:

The Nursing Mother’s Companion- Huggins

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding –La Leche League International

Breastfeeding Made Simple-Mohrbacher , Kendall-Tackett

Happy Breastfeeding!

Michele

Michele Granito, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

Registered Lactation Consultant

I MAKE HOUSE CALLS!

504-259-5732

Sleep sleep please!!!

We had a great meeting on July 26th. We welcomed some new little ones as well as some new mom's from  New Orleans. Our topic for the night was sleep, lack of sleep, and how to settle our new arrivals. We had a room of mom's giving and needing advice.  After the arrival of the new baby, sleep and good sleep times can be few and far between. All our mom's agreed that a good stretch was between 3 -4 hours. However after weeks of this routine and begins to take its toll. Some of our mom's have had a tough time settling there little ones, they had tried everything and decided to go to a great support group run by the Children's Hospital in New Orleans.  The group is called Snuggles and Struggles it is run by the parenting centre. This has proved to be a great help for some of our new mom's. 


Sleep and lack of sleep is a huge part of being a new mom, the lack of sleep can almost send you round the twist, so try to look after yourself, but most importantly always know you can talk to us and our fellow Nola Mothers group mom's about what is happening. Take care mom's, you are all doing a wonderful job! xx