breastfeeding book

A breastfeeding reference book that I found very helpful as questions came up was The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers for $13.57. Another helpful book is The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding for $14.40.

nursing shirts

Since I don't like to show much extra skin, I made some nursing undershirts. I bought both t-shirts and camis at Target when they were on sale for $5 in the spring, and I cut slits down the sides of most of them. Works great to turn any shirt into a nursing shirt.

water bottle

Pregnant and nursing mamas must have water on hand. While any water bottle or glass should do the trick, I especially like my Vapur bottle since it collapses down when it's empty. They're $7.50 each at http://vapur.us/store/.

Mothering Magazine

I love Mothering Magazine. It has great parenting information and breastfeeding support in it.

You can get a free one-year (6 issues) online subscription at http://mothering.com/subscribe/ by using coupon code CSUBD. The print version is $15.95 with coupon code X9GIFT.

Another great online magazine for breastfeeding is the New Beginnings La Leche League magazine at http://www.llli.org/nbdate.html!

milkmaid tea

Earth Mama Angel Baby Organic Milkmaid Tea is good for increasing milk supply or getting it started, and I think it tastes good. http://www.iherb.com/Earth-Mama-Angel-Baby-Organic-Milkmaid-Tea-16-Tea-Bags/21340?at=0 has it for $5 off first order with code CIB925 4.77 + 2 shipping = 6.77 - coupon = $3.27 each for 2 (16 bags in a box).

snacks

A must for those beginning days (if not all of motherhood) is handy snacks. Here's a recipe for granola bars that I like: http://www.joyfulabode.com/2008/04/11/homemade-granola-bar-recipe-no-high-fructose-corn-syrup-in-these-bars/.

Milk Share

Milk Share is a wonderful site for connecting people who have extra milk to people who need more milk. I was able to donate milk to a baby and mama in need, and it was great to know that it was going to good use. Some people cringe at the idea of using someone else's milk, but it makes a lot more sense to me than using a cow's milk for a baby. There are also resources on there for increasing your supply, if you have low milk supply. Another option for donating milk is through a milk bank at http://www.hmbana.org/.

kellymom

Figure I may as well start out with the free stuff. I love the kellymom site for great breastfeeding information Here's an article on what to expect with nursing a newborn: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html

La Leche League

These aren't in any particular order, but the first one is La Leche League. You can find groups and leaders' contact information at http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html. Great support and encouragement and help through challenges!

breastfeeding helps

I'm going to post my 25 favorite breastfeeding helpers, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations on them!