Welcome to this week's issue -- The Nursing Mommy. Once upon a time, the act of breastfeeding, especially in public, was not the stylish thing to do. Not so anymore. Whether you choose to breastfeed for a few months, a year or longer... there are so many wonderful products out there to make the process easier and even do it fashionably! Here are a few of our favorites.

I read this book from cover to cover before I gave birth and I referred back to it many times thereafter! Anyone who plans on breastfeeding their baby should own a copy of Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S. And if you are going to be going back to work be sure to get your copy of Nursing Mother, Working Mother by Gale Pryor & Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S. Both books are published by Harvard Common Press and are available at www.amazon.com or www.booksense.com.

After you've made the commitment to nursing, there's the minor detail of all the equipment and accessories you will require such as which pump you should use, what's the most comfortable nursing top, how will you nurse in public? If you don't have the sage advice of a lactation consultant on such things and even if you do, www.nursingmothersupplies.com has it all figured out for you with their Luxury Breastfeeding Kit which contains everything, and we mean everything, you will need to embark on this mission.

Who says you can't make a fashion statement in your nursing top? You'll absolutely be sure to if you're wearing the Japanese Weekend During & After Set from www.euphoriamaternity.com. This beautiful burgundy paisley kimono top for pregnancy and nursing is a must have. Both the top and the burgundy jersey tank, which can be worn alone, have pull-aside nursing access so you are getting two styles with this one purchase.

Nursing in public will never be taboo again! Bebe Au Lait, aka Hooter Hiders, has made this necessity, for many, simple, private and beautifully fashionable! Available in a ton of absolutely gorgeous printed fabrics are these wonderful covers that allow you to breastfeed your baby in complete privacy even though you may be in the most public location. Visit www.bebeaulait.com for a wonderful online shopping experience. We warn you... it will be difficult picking just one.

We look forward to bringing you next week's issue -- The Toy Issue. Have a great week everyone!