Von Follies by Dita Von Teese - New Maternity Collection

When breastfeeding our babies, especially in the first stages, moms often if not always feel, tired and anything but glamorous. Well not anymore! While you will most definitely still be exhausted, you can look super sexy with no extra effort thanks to bombshell Ms. Dita Von Teese. The sexy fashion icon just launched a limited edition collection, Von Follies by Dita Von Tesse, in collaboration with Destination Maternity with an aim to help new mom's retain their sexy side. 

“The collection I created with Destination Maternity is designed to capture the spirit of retro glamour, while inspiring confidence and meeting the practical requirements and everyday needs of a new mother.”

The collection features stunning nursing bras (I'm not nursing anymore and I want one!) that are available with and without wire (hallelujah!) and matching panties that even feature a control panel for support. Functional and fabulous! The line ranges from $39 to $55 (US), which is pretty affordable if you ask me. 

“Elegant underpinnings are a simple way to create everyday moments of luxury and beauty, and why wouldn't a new mother enjoy beautiful lingerie, too?” 

Breastfeeding mamas would you wear any of the pieces in this collection? Let us know your comments below :)
And be sure to check out the full collection here.

got milk?

Give milk. Give life.

We are so happy to announce that the Héma-Québec is now accepting donated breast milk! This mother’s milk bank will be reserved for very premature babies (32 weeks or less) who cannot be breastfed by their mothers. Nursing moms who decide to donate their milk will be helping these preemies recover their health and get them on the right track to a happy healthy childhood. I am so, so happy that Quebec has decided to implement this into our society! This is going to make such a huge difference in the lives of the premature babies and their families. Too many preemies die as a result of intestinal disease and being able to receive breast milk will make them three times less prone to developing this type of disease.

The Héma-Québec Mother’s Milk Bank will provide pasteurized human milk and nursing mothers will have to go through a screening process. So ladies, if you are in good health, are nursing, able to produce a surplus of milk and are a non-smoker consider giving milk! Give milk, give life.

Learn more about breast milk donation in Montreal here. 

Pump Up The Volume

As of late, I have been going to see movies with my significant other and have used up my entire supply of frozen breast-milk. The other night, I wanted to go out and realized I never replaced my supply, so tried to pump right before I went out. Well, that wasn't a smart plan, as I could barely get a drop. My friend suggested I just use some formula, since it was just one feeding. I thought ok, why not? Eventually, when I wean him (I believe I will go until he's about 9-10months) he will start drinking formula before he can drink cow's milk. It shouldn't even be an issue, but the entire time I was out I wondered if I had made the wrong decision to supplement with formula. In the end, he fell asleep sans food and only ate when I picked him up. So I basically worried for nothing.

Next week is the Rihanna concert and a much needed girl's night out, and I vowed (since Monday) that I would pump every night up until next Friday, giving me almost 2 weeks of pump time to stock up my freezer. Well, it's already Thursday and I only started pumping last night. I barely got anything as my body is so used to his scheduled feedings, which are every 3-4 hours. I know if I keep pumping every night my body will get used to the demand and eventually I will able to get a good 4 oz. The only thing holding me back is... well... it's absolutely one of the most irritating things to do. It's not the most comfortable feeling and the pump itself is so loud. It really takes only 20 minutes, and I should technically be doing it right now, but I am finding every excuse not to. :/

So my question is, should I just suck it up and pump or simply incorporate some formula to my son's diet for the times I want to go out? Will my supply go down, or stay the same? Any advice is welcome!