Former First Lady, Barbra Bush, was among the many to dedicate the new East Tower at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. This 190,000 sq ft state of the art facility will be open to patients September 16th. It has an incredible list of amenities for its mother and is a gem of a present for the New England community. The new wing will feature a Birthing Center (with birthing pools), Family Lounge , Operating Suite, Labor and Delivery Rooms, Continuing Care Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Family Center , Newborn Nursery ,Triage Suite, Antenatal Services for High-Risk Mothers, Meditation Room and Education rooms.

The new functional Stokke® Sleepi™System 1 , sold through The Land of Nod, is both contemporary and traditional. It can be used as a bassinet and then a crib. The Beechwood used to construct this piece comes from a sustainably managed forest and the bedding that comes with the system is made with machine washable 100% organic cotton. The set includes two different mattress sizes for transition which is made with hypo-allergenic content. With a 7 year warranty, this durable piece can be used for your second child, a friend’s newborn or donated to a family in need within you community.

The Prenatal Yoga Center will conduct its pre-natal yoga series at Apple Seeds, nyc, this fall. The class itself links yoga postures with breath and enhances the mother’s connection to her baby. The program is also designed to help strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation and increase overall comfort. Do check out Apple Seeds’ schedule for this and other great events and series such as playgroups and music lessons.

Teacher: Heather Griffith

Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am

4 week series: $100.80 members
$112 non-members
Drop in rate if space is available: $30

A new tool being dubbed “a Must-Have for All Breastfeeding Women” has just been unveiled to the market. It is called LatchAssist, by Lansinoh. It was “created to gently draws temporarily flattened nipples out so baby can more easily latch on during the early days of breastfeeding”, says Rubina Mason, international board-certified lactation consultant and member of the Lansinoh Laboratories breastfeeding advisory board. Ms. Mason spoke to the PRnewswire and urged new mothers not to be discouraged. Often new mothers become discouraged for breastfeeding while engorged can temporarily flatten the nipples and baby may have difficulties latching on. In these cases, Ms. Mason suggests using an ice pack to keep the swelling down after nursing.

Lanisnoh also is the maker of HPA® Lanolin. This topical nipple treatment, used for sore and cracked nipples, is the only one endorsed by La Leche League International. It is virtually odorless and contains no preservatives, no additives, no water, no chemicals, and no perfume, and most importantly, it is safe for the baby and therefore does not need to be removed before breastfeeding.

Head on over to Euphoria Maternity to check out a super cute collection of organic maternity tees and nursing tops. They are reasonably priced, made from 100% organic cotton, and are just the perfect addition for your fall wardrobe.