It’s International Women’s Day, and the team here at Bessie’s wants to take a moment to acknowledge the incredibly powerful, all-mighty WOMAN. If you’re a customer (or curious) of Bessie’s Best, then it’s likely that you’re a mom, and since women and moms don’t get enough of the recognition that they deserve, it’s important to us that you hear it. You’re doing incredible things. You’re shifting and shaping the world just by showing up as [...]
It was another great year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, hosting the Bessie’s Best “Family Nest” where families could come during their day. Though it wasn’t a record-setting year for overall attendance, the event did break a record for the most cars parked in a day, so it was a great year all around. We certainly had a full house many times throughout the day. We got the opportunity to meet so many families with [...]
Breast milk. How does your body know to start producing it? How does your body know how much to make? How can food help? Lactogenesis Stage One Lactation begins with colostrum production around the 16th week of pregnancy. "Lactogenesis Stage One" lasts until a few days after baby is born. Lactogenesis, by the way, is the transition from pregnancy to lactation. The nutritional makeup of colostrum is exactly what your newborn needs and the [...]
With autumn comes sweaters and leaves falling and bonfires… and ALL things pumpkin! At Bessie’s Best, that also means that Lactation Pumpkin Bread is almost here! We have good news, and some changes to announce. The same pumpkin bread that you know and love IS, in fact, going to be available through bessiesbest.com this year. The pumpkin bread is a delicious, fall/winter option on Bessie’s menu of yummy lactation snacks. Full of four galactagogues [...]
You’re curious about lactation snacks and using galactagogues - or, milk-boosting ingredients - to help you while you breastfeeding. Here are our top Q&As about the topic! If I eat lactation snacks before I have my baby, will it help? Galactagogues in and of themselves will not induce lactation. That occurs naturally upon delivery of the placenta. Is it dangerous to eat lactation snacks while pregnant? Not at all! Galactagogues themselves are healthy foods. Your [...]
No doubt that as a breastfeeding mom, you are HUNGRY. Like a deep, alarming sense of hunger that you’ve never experienced before -maybe not even in pregnancy! Did you know that nursing moms burn calories just producing breastmilk? In fact, most doctors recommend an extra 400-500 calories a day to help you maintain your milk supply and properly nourish your body. As a nursing mother, have you felt the hunger? Make those extra calories count! [...]
It’s not a secret anymore, but it’s worth shouting from every rooftop - Bessie’s Best’s newest product IS HERE! Our Lactation Ranch Pretzels are the newest lactation treat to join the delicious selection of Bessie's lactation cookies, lactation granola, lactation pumpkin bread, and BlockBusters cookies for mastitis and clogged ducts. Although many moms love the taste of our sweet treats, like our signature oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip cookie, we wanted to create an innovative and [...]
