Urban Mamas

Hello, does anyone have extra breast milk they are looking to donate?  I was unable to breastfeed my daughter for very long and we did we receive some donated breast milk, which I am very thankful for, but am all out and now giving formula.  I know breast milk is best and would love to provide that for her.  If you have extra, I would really appreciate it.  I can provide storage bags.  You can also email me directly at heidimarie78@gmail.com.

Thank you!!

Please join us on Friday, July 29th for a huge sale from 9 AM to 5 PM (EVERYTHING HALF PRICE AFTER 3 PM!!!) The sale will be located in the basement of the Village Free School which is at 8660 SE Foster Rd in Portland.

We have furniture, appliances, books, videos, fabric and crafting supplies, electronics, exercise and outdoor equipment, toys and games, clothing and shoes, and thousands of baby and children's items! If you have kids you don't want to miss this sale! CHILDCARE will be available on a donation basis for part of the day. We will also have baked goods, drinks and coffee!

This sale is a benefit for a local mom who needs to raise money for lawyer fees. She left an abusive relationship and was granted a restraining order, but now the ex has hired a lawyer to try to contest it and get unsupervised access to their son. Please come out and support this worthy cause!

-BIG LATCH ON

-AUGUST 6^TH 2011 AT 10:30AM

-VENUE- A. LINDAHL CREATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

On Saturday 6th August 2011 at 10:30am thousands of nursing women and their babies across the United States will gather in their own communities to take part in the Big Latch On, America’s first synchronized nursing event in multiple locations. Our local Big Latch On will take place at A. Lindahl Creations Photography studio located in SE Portland.  Call Amanda, the photographer, to get directions 503-828-8773. Come join us for coffee, muffins and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with other mother's to have a lot of fun.  For the month of August A. Lindahl Creations will promote and support breastfeeding by offering coupons to mom’s with breastfeeding babies.

The first record for a single location was from Berkeley, CA USA in 2002 where 1,130 mothers breastfed simultaneously. The international record for one location is 3,738 mothers held by the Philippines in 2006.  Since then, there have been several coordinated international events and in October 2010, 9,826 nursing mothers were recorded at 325 sites in 16 countries.

The Big Latch On is originally from New Zealand.  It was introduced to Portland, Oregon in 2010 by Joanne Edwards as a celebration for World Breastfeeding Week. During the same week Annie Brown, a La Leche League Leader from Connecticut organized a simultaneous breastfeeding event in her home state. For World Breastfeeding Week 2011, they are working collaboratively and with the support of La Leche League USA to bring the event across the country.

World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits of breastfeeding, plus global and governmental goals. 

Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies, and babies who are not breastfed are at increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer (both mom and baby.) The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby's life to optimize these benefits, continuing to breastfeed for 2 years and as long thereafter as is mutually desired by mother and baby.

For more information:

Amanda Lindahl-Lemke

Http://www.alindahlcreations.com

503-828-8773

alindahlcreations@yahoo.com

www.lllusa.org/wbw/BigLatchOn.php

http://www.biglatchon.org

Hi- I have a gently used Medela "Pump N Style" double breast pump for sale. It was purchased in December 2009 and was used about a dozen times. It has been kept in a clean and dry place and is in great condition.

I have 6 bottles that I can include with it too. Please email me if you have any questions or would like to come take a look at it.

They retail at Target for $250.

orbitaln@gmail.com

Urban Mamas and Papas are know to support our own! So please come join us on Memorial Day weekend to help a wonderful family whose very young child has been battling leukemia for a year.

Memorial Day Weekend - May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 8am to 4pm

1809 NE 118th Ave, Portland

We have gathered donated items from countless families and have treasures for everyone - infant and children's clothing and toys, sports equipment, furniture, glassware and dishware, cute household knickknacks, handmade crafts, sewing supplies, books, the list goes on and on.

Please come out for a day of treasure hunting, fostering community, and supporting a wonderdful family. 100% of the proceeds will go towards their medical bills.

Thanks so much and see you there!

click here to see awesome baby/mama stuff for sale!

YES, that's right, i am doing my semi-annual purging of the stuff. this stuff feels like it is swallowing my home, but perhaps you have a place for an item or two (or 10 or 20, who am i to argue?) here you will find tons of new and lightly used toys, baby slings, clothes, furnishings, and other items...

i am constantly updating my craigslist ad and also have a TON of clothes (newborn-5 boy, newborn-10 girl, and teen/ladies/juniors small and medium) and shoes (same size range), and books and toys that i have not individually listed yet. also have a big dresser with a mirror attached and some kitchen appliances/ gadgets that i may be persuaded to sell! also a breast pump, petunia picklebottom diaper bag, little tikes slide and other outdoor items...

please let me know if you're needing anything, listed or not!

I've just given birth and unfortunately cannot supply an adequate amount of milk for my baby. I'm only able to supply 1/4oz per feeding/pumping. I've seen the lactation nurses and am trying many things. My baby has lost more weight than normal so I've had to supplement, using tools at the breast. I also pump, take herbal vitamins and nothing seems to be working. I'm very disappointed and saddened by this, I just don't know what went wrong. It brings me to tears to think that I can't supply for my baby.

I'd like to feed him breastmilk, I dont' want to rely on formula. Are there any moms that could help me out?

Thank you so much,

-roni

Hey mamas...Coming home from the hospital with your new little bundle can be a daunting task.  Sleep deprivation, pain and discomfort and lots of breastfeeding questions and/or issues come up.  Let me help sort it all out!  I am a labor and delivery nurse at a high risk hospital here in Portland, as well as a mom of a 1 yr. old and a 3 yr. old.  I would love to help get you started off on the right foot by listening to your questions and concerns and checking out your baby's environment at home and giving you some helpful tips.  We will come up with a written plan for your specific needs regarding sleep, breastfeeding, pain management, mom's emotional support and more, so that you can focus on healing and enjoying your baby.  A warm meal of your choice and email support included.  Check out my website for more information on this, as well as, the other services I provide and email me with any questions.  Thanks, Dena www.babyloveworkshop.com

Babies can communicate their wants and needs very early in their lives because they have an instinctive need to communicate with others. The problem lies in the fact that they lack the muscle strength and coordination in their mouths that are necessary to form words. This is where using sign language with your baby comes to the rescue. Baby signing is a pre-verbal form of communication.

According to Linda Acredolo, one of the founders of the baby signing movement, “All the skills necessary to say words are very intricate and hard to conquer.” However, “It is a fact that infants develop the fine muscles in their hands before they develop those required for speech, so they’re equipped to communicate with you before they can speak.”

In addition to needing muscle control for speaking, toddlers must also recall how to say the actual word as well as correctly matching that word to the desired object. This is often a very confusing process for young children. Using signs comes quickly to most pre-verbal children because it simply makes sense.

Flash forward to your 18 month old child. It is likely that they are speaking a handful of words by now. However, now the issue is that while those muscles in their mouths are still continuing to fine-tune themselves, your toddler is often very hard to understand. Did he just say “hat” or “cat?” When an undecipherable word is combined with a sign, you are able to immediately interact back with your child rather than try and guess what it is he was trying to say. This, in turn, eliminates a potential opportunity for a temper tantrum based on a communication break down.

Written by: Shira Fogel, founder of Tiny Talkers, Baby Signing Workshops for Parents & Caregivers, located in Portland, Oregon. The next workshop offered will be at the brand new Sante Mama located in Vancouver on Saturday Nov. 6th  from 10-12 p.m.

www.TinyTalkersPortland.com

Another new addition to Babylove Workshops!  This class has it all!  Everything you need to know about newborn basics PLUS essential information for the rest of your baby's first year.  Class includes newborn basics; such as, swaddling, bathing, soothing and learning about your baby's cues.  We will then move onto what to expect around the 3, 6 and 12 month marks during your baby's first year, related to sleeping and eating patterns and typical milestones.  As a bonus, we will also discuss baby wearing (slings, carriers and wraps) and baby sign language basics.  Essential for first time parents, as well as, a refresher class or for soon-to-be grandparents too!  This is a 2 hour class, light refreshments provided and cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple.  Please inquire on my sign-up page about dates and times and to register.  New postpartum support services and Bonneville "Babymoon" info ...www.babyloveworkshops.com...Thanks!