OvaCue Fertility Monitor Giveaway!
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Are you currently trying to conceive? Maybe you're having a hard time pinpointing ovulation due to breastfeeding, or even just an irregular cycle? Fairhaven Health has generously offered to giveaway an OvaCue Fertility Monitor to one lucky mama! The OvaCue is an electronic fertility monitor that tracks the changes in your saliva and cervical mucus to help pinpoint your fertile window. It's one of the few ovulation prediction tools that can be used when breastfeeding (if your cycle has returned!) or with an irregular cycle. The winner will get to choose between the traditional OvaCue Fertility Monitor or the new Mobile OvaCue (can only be used iOS device at this time).
How to enter-
*Visit Belly to Breast: Fairhaven Health on facebook
*Comment why you want to win this
*Tag a friend trying to conceive.
*Share publicly
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9 Reasons Why I Don't Use A Cover When I Breastfeed.
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9 Reasons Why I Don't Use A Cover When I Breastfeed...
Read MoreFacebook Redefines Their Policy On Nudity & Hate Speech...
/I think we all at one time or another have had one of our photos reported or know someone who has. When someone reports a photo on your personal account Facebook alerts you to it right away and gives you the option to delete your photo before they review it. I know many who just end up deleting the photo even though they know it's allowed. Why delete it? Well, while Facebook says they allow things such as breastfeeding photos there have been numerous cases where Facebook still ends up removing them and handing out bans, unpublishing pages. and in some cases permanently removing them.
I myself have had numerous breastfeeding photos removed off my support page "Breastfeeding Mama Talk" I have gotten quite a few bans, and have had a few groups removed. One of the groups had almost 40,000 mamas in it and it caused quite the strain on my organization. Many mamas waking up not knowing why they were removed. It's sad that things Facebook says it allows still gets you in trouble for posting. The only way I have been able to settle my unjust removals and bans was by alerting the media. you can check out my news segments below for all the details and proof Facebook does in fact remove breastfeeding photos when they say they allow them. They also say they allow freedom of speech, but I had a post meant to spark discussion about formula advertisement having to do the same amount of breastfeeding advertisement as they do formula. Apparently that offended quite a few people & Facebook removed it and tried to ban me for 30 days. Luckily Fox 40 helped me out again. You can see all the details linked below.
Fox 40,
News 10,
Huffington Post,
Fox 40 again!
Well Facebook is at it again and they have "redefined" their policy on nudity and hate speech. I say maybe so many people are confused because even though Facebook says it allows something people still get punished for posting said things. Then pictures like Kim K's ass is free to be seen all over Facebook!
Facebook's detailed update on it's community standards for nudity now states-
"We remove photographs of people displaying genitals or focusing in on fully exposed buttocks. We also restrict some images of female breasts if they include the nipple, but we always allow photos of women actively engaged in breastfeeding or showing breasts with post-mastectomy scarring. We also allow photographs of paintings, sculptures, and other art that depicts nude figures. Restrictions on the display of both nudity and sexual activity also apply to digitally created content unless the content is posted for educational, humorous, or satirical purposes. Explicit images of sexual intercourse are prohibited. Descriptions of sexual acts that go into vivid detail may also be removed."
Do you think that by Facebook redefining their policies it will change anything? Do you think people will stop reporting what Facebook clearly says is allowed? I'm skeptical to say the least.
Five Reasons Celebrities Can Help Normalize Breastfeeding!
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Five Reasons Celebrities Can Help Normalize Breastfeeding.
Read MoreReturning To Work As A Breastfeeding Mother Can Work!
/Here is a Q&A I did with Tally employed by Fairhaven Health! It really helps having a supportive employer! One of the things that drew me to Fairhaven Health was not just because they have products I know and trust, but because they genuinely support breastfeeding moms. Finally a positive pumping at work story to share!
1.) What were your concerns with going back to work as a breastfeeding mom?
My concern in coming back to work was maintaining balance/consistency for my new baby. I knew when I got pregnant that I wanted to come back to work, but I also wanted to ensure that my baby had the best care possible -including maintaining breastfeeding as long as possible!
2.) Has Fairhaven been accommodating and supportive about your pumping needs?
Yes, I feel very supported here at Fairhaven Health.
3.) What kind of things have they done to show their support?
First off, my work schedule was accommodated to be only 32 hours a week. This allows me to only need to pump twice at work, and nurse baby the other 5 times during the day. Not only does this make me feel better emotionally, it also encourages my milk production. Secondly, my co-workers help with coverage when I am pumping, so I do not feel overwhelmed or pressured to get finished or skip pumping due to work load pressures.
4.) What advice would you give to a new breastfeeding mom who is returning to work?
Get a feeding/pumping schedule in place a few weeks prior to your return, and stick with it! I pump at the time my baby would normally eat, so my body maintains the milk production. Also, this helps me not to feel engorged or have issues with leakage at work. Also, make sure you are organized and have the equipment in place to make pumping successful at work. Because I only pump at work, I leave my unit there. This way I only have to remember to bring fresh collection bottles in, and of course, not forget to bring the milk home with me at the end of the day!
5.) What type of products have helped you the most with pumping and breastfeeding in general?
I love the Nursing Blend supplement! I feel that it has helped me maintain production, as well as ensured that I am getting proper postnatal nutrition. I also really like the Soft Cloths. My baby is a bit of a messy eater, and I use these cloths while I nurse as a catch all and burp cloth. I also really liked using the Milkies Milk Tray. Unfortunately, we released this product a couple of months after my baby was born, so I had been purchasing and using the milk storage bags. What a waste of money!! Once I got the tray, it helped me to portion milk better as well as store it more efficiently.
6.) Has pumping ever interfered with your ability to get your work done in a timely manner?
I don't think so. If anything, it helps to keep me on track with getting projects and tasks done efficiently, so I can keep on track with my pumping schedule:)
7.) When I visited you guys awhile ago your office seemed cozy so where exactly do you pump when you're at work?
We are very cozy here! Currently, I am pumping behind a divider screen next to my desk. Since we are a predominately female office, and the guys that do work here are very respectful, I am comfortable. However, it is a bit exposed. At our new office (we are moving in just a few weeks!!), there will be a more private "nursing nook," which I am looking forward to.
8.) Are you taking any supplements to help keep your supply up?
Yes, I continue to take the Nursing Blend daily. Also, I will add in the Nursing Time Tea, if I at all feel nervous about my supply dropping. I drink the tea for a day or so... and I am back up to my "normal." I also continue to take our Omega 3 and Cal-Mag supplements for general health and wellness support.
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