Written by Special Guest Writer Ailsa Long My Doula, McRae Brittingham, recommended that I share my breastfeeding story with you to help others in their quest to breastfeed naturally.A word of advice … I was a high risk, first time, mature, single, mom-to-be and had no preconceived ideas about breastfeeding, but knew that I wanted […]
Written by Special Guest Writer Kelli Ramirez My story is one of support. My son Benjamin was born 7 weeks early at St. Mary’s. He was in the NICU for 13 days.Although we were not able to latch quickly after his birth, I was visited by a lactation consultant who got me set up with […]
I’m not good at breastfeeding. I make plenty of milk, tons of milk; that’s not the problem. I nurse in public discretely though I’m not ashamed of it. Sometimes people will have whole conversations with me before they notice that I’ve been nursing the entire time. I’ve got the holds and tips and tricks down. […]
Get ready for the BIG Latch On during Breastfeeding Week. There are two local venues in the Richmond area this year: Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, 13710 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian, VA – August 3 at 9:45 a.m. Virginia State Capitol, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219 – Big Latch On RVA – August […]
What better time than World Breastfeeding Week to offer a fantastic sale on nursing apparel! Leave it to Hip to be Round to have exactly what expectant moms need when they need it most. Mark your calendars for the next LLL Meeting on August 8, 2013 at 6pm and then enjoy some shopping with great […]
If you are like most pregnant and newly postpartum mamas you are aware of the many benefits that breastfeeding offers to you and your baby. You also probably have a goal in mind for how long you would like to breastfeed whether it be until you transition back to work, six months, one year, or […]
Can this be real?!? 25% off everything in the store – this weekend only…(and Hip to be Round is so COOL – figuratively and literally!!!). Beat the heat and get inside at Hip to be Round to grab some bargains. And be sure to schedule an appointment at the Mama Spa while you’re there! Mention […]
Event times and locations may change after posting. Please visit the website or call to confirm event details. You will notice a new link on our website that keeps you updated to the minute on events in Richmond (on the right-hand side of the page under the “Search” Button)! This new calendar link is a […]
Waldo’s 25 years old this month and still sporting the stripes – (stocking) hats off to one of our favorite literary icons (yep), a guy who still draws us in, year after year, regardless of where he may be. So, how will we celebrate Waldo’s milestone birthday? a seek-and-find, naturally. Here’s how it works. beginning […]
We all love Hip to be Round – and for good reason! They have great maternity clothes, the cutest clothes for kids – and of course, a GREAT summer sale! Check it out and also ‘tag them’ to possibly win $25. See details below. New Arrivals in Consignment We got lots of new arrivals in […]
