"Try to learn something about everything and everything about something."

- Thomas Huxley

Just some "this and that" of different miscellaneous items to purchase to save you some time of having to look around for different products.  

The majority of the items listed are from from Amazon.  There is even a search box at the bottom of this page for further research if you can't find what you want in this section.  All you have to do is click on the title of merchandise and you will be transported to that particular item.

There will be times, that there are items that are not listed on Amazon. However to make life a bit easier, I have provided a link and description of the actual site.  Another option is to try ebay.  You can find alot of good merchandise there and at reasonable prices.  

Here is their URL:  www.ebay.com

If you can think of any "this and that" to add here, please feel free to drop me a note anytime.

Thank you.

- Shani

 

 

Unexpected Pleasures

You can find all of your ANR Needs from breast pumps, to erotic stories, to milkmaker cookies and then some on my new online store courtesy of Amazon:  Unexpected Pleasures

I do hope you enjoy your shopping experience; if I have missed anything that is not listed there please do email me and I will be more than happy to add them to this little slice of heaven.  Enjoy!

      

nuMOM Breast Milk Enhancer

The nuMOM Breast Milk Enhancer is a combination of Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle that work to naturally boost your breast milk supply. With the use of this enhancer, many moms experience an increase in as little as 24 to 72 hours. 

The formulation of the nuMOM Breast Milk Enhancer helps by stimulating your body’s natural processes to produce nutritious milk for your child. Since the proper formulation of each herb is encased in each capsule, you don’t have to worry about measuring out each herb throughout the day. For best results, take two capsules before breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

NuMOM Milk Enhancer can be used for either a short-term or a long-term increase in breast milk production. 

The herbs in nuMOM Breast Milk Enhancer are generally considered safe by the FDA.  However, if you are a diabetic or pregnant, you should not take nuMOM Milk Enhancer.  If you are taking other medications, you should check with your physician to make sure there aren’t any interactions.  

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition.

        

Milkmakers Cookies

Delicious cookies that you can eat that will also increase your milk supply.

From the site: "Key ingredients in milkmakers cookies incude oats, brewer's yeast and flax seed. Oats are eaten by nursing moms worldwide to boost breastmilk supply, and are a nutritional powerhouse providing plenty of whole grains, fiber, iron, and an abundance of healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Brewer's yeast is a traditional herbal remedy used to stimulate and increase the production of breastmilk and is a rich source of the B-vitamins and amino acids essential for nursing moms and their babies. Flax seed provides an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, necessary for brain development, which can be passed from mother to baby through breastmilk. These ingredients work together to make milkmakers a wholesome, beneficial treat for breastfeeding moms."
 


 

     

Nursing Cover Boutique

For those of you who like to breastfeed outside of your home but still wish to keep it discreet, check out this site.  They have pretty shawls and scarves that would cover your loved one while they are being nursed.  

       

 Erotic Lactation - The Book

This book is the first detailed description of erotic motivated lactation between adult partners published in English. It comprises human secrets, modern research results, and ancient history as well; illustrated with several colored pictures.  

Who would have known about the use of breastmilk for saints and kings in religion, for heroes in myths or simply for husbands in love? Who would have known, that woman can have milk at any time without pregnancy? And who really knows, why women have breasts? All of this and more is the topic of this book.

      

SEWING PATTERNS FOR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN

For those who have the knack and talent for sewing (alas I don't), check out Elizabeth Lee Designs.  The site provides sewing patterns for breastfeeding women.

     

Pretty cool book by Paul Joannides called "Guide to Getting It On".  Would definitely make an excellent Christmas gift. Over 700 pages! (I own it!)

Guide to Getting It On

     

SUPERMOMZ

The Easy Expression Hands-Free Pumping Bustier and Halter makes pumping easy and effortless. This Bra allows you to: Read, write, talk on the telephone, use the computer, etc....all while pumping!

     

MOTHER'S MILKMATE

Pump, store and feed all from the same bottle. Their bottles are compatible with most standard breast pumps including Medela and Ameda. 

     

THE SHOWER HUG

For use in the shower, the Shower Hug™ :

  • Provides gentle bust-line support for full and engorged breasts

  • Acts as a warm compress to soothe tender breasts and ease engorgement

  • Shields sensitive nipples and breasts from direct contact with harsh shower sprays

  • Protects nipples and areolas from direct contact with soap and other chemical residues found in many toiletries.

Many of our customers have enjoyed the Shower Hug™ so much, they choose to use it outside of the shower as well to:

  • Provide an alternative to a traditional or nursing bra for soft, comfortable support. Strap-free design relieves pressure on shoulders

  • Absorb nighttime leaks with or without the use of adhesive breastfeeding pads

  • Offer hands-free convenience to hold cold packs and heat packs in place. 

       

AVENT NIPLETTE 
(For longer nipples) 

The Avent Niplette is simple and painless and can be used by women of any age.  It uses the principle of tissue expansion, achieved in this case through long term suction to stretch the lactiferous ducts.  It tucks discreetly inside the bra and can be worn day and/or night

The speed of correction achieved depends on the degree of inversion, the state of the individual's muscle tissue and the rate of wear.  A permanent correction is normally achieved in between one and three months of continuous use

      

BREAST MILK STORAGE TRAYS

Fresh Baby's Breast Milk Storage Trays are designed for freezing expressed milk.  Unlike many methods of freezing breast milk, using Fresh Baby's Breast Milk Storage Trays allows you to thaw breast milk one-ounce at a time, so you only thaw what you need.  This method greatly reduces the need to discard un-used breast milk. 

Each tray has 12 compartments (each of which holds approximately one-ounce of expressed breast milk).  Plus, each Breast Milk Storage Tray includes a cover to prevent freezer burn and to keep freezer odors out of the milk 

     

SORE NIPPLE SOLUTIONS

 

ComfortGel Hydrogel Pads

Hydrogel pads provide soft, cool, soothing relief for mothers who may be experiencing nipple pain or trauma associated with breastfeeding. The gel pads' moist healing environment help absorb leakage to keep skin healthy and to help the nipple area remain dry between feedings. With a low profile and contoured design, the hydrogel nursing pads fit discreetly under a nursing bra. They are washable and may be used for up to six days.

Each pack comes with 2 pairs (4)

Bosom Buddies

Remember when your grandma said that nursing women should put cabbage leaves or tea bags on their breasts? Bosom Buddies is a blend of healing herbs, cabbage leaves and black tea, just like grandma recommended, along with organic calendula blossoms, organic plantain and organic marshmallow root . Fill the enclosed muslin bags with this soothing breast poultice to help keep milk ducts open and to help prevent or heal sore, cracked nipples. Follow with Natural Nipple Butter. Turns out grandma was right - These herbal poultices are a wonderful relief for breastfeeding mamas. Moisturize and nourish your breasts and tender nipples so they can nourish your angel baby - naturally.

"I went from sore, cracked nipples to completely cleared up in one day after using Bosom Buddies. It was great!"

Natural Nipple Butter

Hospital recommended Natural Nipple Cream is a rich, all-natural and plant-based balm made with healing herbs such as calendula, as well as healing cocoa butter, shea butter and mango butter. This luscious nipple cream blend helps protect and moisturize your nipples in order to prevent them from becoming sore and cracked. It's safe for both nursing mamas and babies and it contains no lanolin.

Nourish and protect your nipples with this organic nipple cream so you can nourish your angel baby...naturally.

     

TEAS

Note:  If you do not wish to wait for the mailman to come deliver your tea, contact the nearest herbal store or even a health food store for example:  GNC.  There is an excellent chance they will carry it.

Mother's Milk Tea

Promotes healthy lactation by combining herbs used in traditional Greco-European herbalism prepared as tea infusions to activate and promote lactation in nursing mothers.* Mother’s Milk® is based on a synergistic combination of seeds traditionally used as galactagogues (agents that increase the flow of milk), including fennel seed, anise seed and fenugreek seed.* Their actions are enhanced by herbs traditionally used to stimulate the appetite and increase the flow of bile into the intestine, blessed thistle herb and coriander seed.* Soothing demulcent support is provided by althea root and fenugreek seed.* Mother’s Milk® is a balanced and good tasting herbal blend formulated to enhance the nursing experience.

Milkmaid Tea

Milkmaid Tea is mama’s most often requested organic herbal tea. And you’ll see why, when you try this delicious blend of 100% organic fennel seed, organic fenugreek, organic nettles, organic red raspberry leaf, organic orange peel and more.

Herbs traditionally considered galactagogues (or herbs that increase breast milk supply during lactation) often double as tasty digestive herbs, often packed with a bounty of vitamins and minerals. It’s delicious both iced and hot.

Womans Nursing Mom Tea
Promotes Lactation

Organic Woman’s Nursing Mom tea is a delicious, organic way to promote healthy milk flow and provide the best groundwork for your baby’s lifelong nutrition. Our formula includes Organic Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare) suggested by Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine to support milk production in nursing mothers and Organic Fenugreek, used as a breast tonic by Middle Eastern doctors along with Organic Anise, another good tasting herb.

These three seeds were traditionally used as galactagogues, a group of agents that promote lactation. For minor digestive upset sometimes accompanying nursing, enjoy the soothing support of Organic Chamomile Flower, which German Commission E recognizes for the digestive tract. We’ve also added fragrant and calming Organic Lavender for releasing the stress of a new baby.

Breastea

Breastea is a collection of teas specially formulated to increase low breastmilk supply. Breastea contains herbs that have been used since biblical times, specifically for this purpose. Safe for mother and child. We offer several delicious blends. Our high quality teas have a pleasant taste that our customers love.

It's very important that you breastfeed on demand and/or breast pump every few hours after starting this tea. Continued milk production is dependent upon the frequent stimulation and emptying of your breasts, either by breastfeeding or pumping. Breastea, combined with breastfeeding or pumping, can successfully increase low breastmilk supply.

       

NURSING PILLOWS

Sealy Sweet Pea Maternity Pillow

Whether pregnant or nursing, new moms will appreciate the comfort of the Sealy Sweet Pea Maternity Pillow. Its unique contoured shape gently cradles and supports for optimal side-sleeping; just place between the knees to relieve pressure on the hips and back. This pillow's easy adjustability makes it a natural support during breast-feeding, because its filling of tiny adjustable fibers contour and respond to your every move.

Hooked On Comfort

Provides back and tummy support for mom while keeping hips in a comfortable position Unique, multi-purpose "hook" shape has removable, zippered support insert Hook end supports baby for napping when zippered, or sitting when unzipped. Wraps around mom providing back support and positions baby during breastfeeding. It also lets you position baby so you’re both comfortable during breastfeeding.

Utterly Yours Breast Support Pillow

Note:  Although this particular item is not in Amazon, it is definitely worth a looksee.  It's designed for larger breasted women.

The Utterly Yours™ pillow was designed for moms with larger breasts or where the forces of gravity are making breastfeeding a more complicated task. It takes the place of using your hand to support and position your breast to nurse. Poor positioning can lead to poor latch and sore nipples. The breast pillow provides support for the breast for optimal breast positioning to nurse

      

BOOKS

Note:  It really is a shame that there are NO books out there on ABR/ANR not that I could find anyway.  Hope these books help a bit.  Like anything in life, take what you can and leave the rest. :)

Fresh Milk: The Secret Life of Breasts (Paperback)

Ranging in subject from nursing bras to breast-milk banks, the collection includes personal essays, short fiction, and responses to questionnaires. Notable selections include an essay in which a woman expresses indignation over the discovery that her baby was breast-fed by another woman at day care. Despite the ubiquity of images of (non-lactating) female breasts in the media, Giles argues that the topic remains somewhat taboo--at least in circles beyond baby showers and new-mother discussion groups. 

Even those venues may shy away from such topics as sexual arousal during breast-feeding, or at least be a bit shocked by the essay from an adult-film producer who specializes in "lactation porn" and whose best-sellers include The Battle of the Ultra Milkmaids and Lactation Nation. A fascinating look at breast-feeding as a personal and social phenomenon. 

Bestfeeding: Breastfeeding Right for You: An Illustrated Guide (Paperback)

An illustrated guide to the basics of breastfeeding with dozens of more than 100 helpful photos and drawings that demonstrate all the dos and don’ts of breastfeeding. In addition to the basics, mothers will find tried-and-true solutions to both common and more unusual problems, as well as remedies for babies with special needs. With its sensitive and informed advice, BESTFEEDING is a supportive reminder of what women have always known: that breastfeeding is, quite simply, the best way to nourish a baby.

Breastfeeding: The Essential Guide (Paperback)

From the Author: "There are many books that contain a bewildering amount of information and advice. Many are long and they can be expensive. Which one do you choose? I felt there was a need for a short but nonetheless informative book with breastfeeding tips for mothers to follow. So I set about writing just that. I hope you enjoy the result. I wanted it to be easy to read, cheap to buy and small enough to take anywhere. I want it to answer all your questions and encourage you to ask more. I want it to be your lifeline when things get tough. I want my enthusiasm to rub off and give you the confidence to succeed. Even more importantly I want you to enjoy the whole experience!  Happy Breastfeeding!" - Sharon Trotter 2006

   

Note:  Perhaps a journal to chronicle your lives together as one.

JOURNALS

 

Desire Journal (Naughty, Naughty) (Hardcover)

With wicked words from history's most impassioned lovers, this illustrated journal provides a haven for your most intimate desires, cloistered safely under lock and key. The Desire Journal makes a sizzling, suggestive gift for a lover or friend. Inside you'll find plenty of quotes to help get both your pen and your motor running, and all your secrets will stay safely under lock and key. Complete with a lockable cover you will especially love the keys that are attached to the back in a small burgundy envelope, complete with proper red wax seal on the back of the book. 

Handstitched Tao Egrets Lined (Hardcover) 

Traditional Chinese painters aimed at capturing the inner essence of the visual form through the rhythmic movement of their brushstroke on silk or paper, attuned to transmit the invisible forces of the universe -- the Tao that pervades the world that we inhabit. These paintings by four Chinese Masters reveal the workings of the Tao through the vitality and expressiveness of their brushstrokes and the harmonious rhythm of composition. Handstitched open-back spines with silky matte laminated paper covers over boards. Lined creamy, archival-quality paper. 

Deluxe Journal- Black Faux Brushed Suede Cover

The cover of this journal is made from soft brushed fabric that is made to look like natural black suede. It is a heavy duty sewn cover with a chord to tie the journal closed. Inside of the cover is a wire bound journal with 160 lined sheets of acid free paper. The wire bound journal itself may be removed from the cover; so the cover can be re-used with another journal or sketch book. 

   

NURSING, BREASTFEEDING BRACELET

This discreet bracelet is the best invention! A nursing, breastfeeding bracelet is a gentle reminder for you to keep track of the time you nurse. These bracelets are an actual "clock". Numbers and larger beads represent the twelve "hours" on a clock. Smaller beads represent 15 minute intervals. A lobster clasp with a charm is included to "move" around the bracelet. You simply place the charm at the corresponding time you breast feed. The bracelet is made on memory wire which allows you to switch wrists reminding you which breast he/she last fed from.

Colors offered:

Pink and Blue Cats Eye with White and Black Glass Numbers. A matching charm and instruction card is included.

Black Cat's Eye Beads, White and Black Glass Numbers.

Oval Multi Color Beads, Pewter Numbers, Bali Beads.

Beautiful Red Oval Beads, Large Glass Beads, Oval Pewter Numbers.

Ruby Red beads, oval pewter numbers. A matching charm and instruction card is included.

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