It’s tempting to come online and show myself in the most positive light possible. I’m going to completely kill that temptation today and admit that I’ve been a “problem patient.” Seriously. I can think of a couple of providers who probably hate me. It’s not that I’m not totally likable (I am!!!). The problem is …
Going back to work after maternity leave is tough. It’s tougher still if you intend to continue breastfeeding your baby. A study of almost 700 women breastfeeding newborns and working full-time jobs showed that only 1 was able to exclusively breastfeed her baby for the first six months.* One out of 700! That’s not to …
Did you know that society at large – and women in particular – gave breastfeeding too much credit? Definitely more than it deserves? Seriously. It really isn’t the magic pill we were sold. Breastfeeding as birth control is just a bad idea. Yes, nursing is probably the healthiest thing you can do for your baby. …
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Hotter than a Victoria’s Secret model, craftier than Martha Stewart, cleaner than a Swiffer on wheels, and more patient than a saint…..it’s Supermom! Bwahahaha! Yeah RIGHT. We all know she doesn’t exist. So why do we try to be her? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m going to challenge you to get Supermom out of …
Can I be completely honest and transparent here? I’ve got a confession. When I started breastfeeding my third baby, I made a huge mistake. I knew better, of course; but sleep deprivation in the first week or two had taken its toll on my decision-making skills. I drank a 20 ounce Mountain Dew! This may …
My breastfeeding mistake – And how to avoid doing the same thing! Read More »
You may be wondering why there’s a swaddling article on a breastfeeding site. Curiosity is killing you, right? Well, there are three reasons: First, when you’re nursing her, it keeps your baby’s hands tucked nicely away so she can’t “help” you while you’re trying to get her latched on right. Second, babies love to be …
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One of the great things about breastfeeding is it’s free. Well besides being good for the baby, good for your family, good for you… Yeah, besides all that. All the incredible benefits of feeding aside, it’s a really frugal way to feed the baby. Your bank account will thank you. But don’t put away your …
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I got to thinking the other day about our culture and the amazing privilege of being an American. (Can I get an Amen?!?!) Oh sure, there are plenty of things we need to change; but there are even more ways we have it right. I’m thankful for a land where I can raise my children …
Nothing ruins a dressy blouse or a gorgeous baby shirt quite like a milk stain. Crazy thing is, not all milk stains are created equal. I’ve seen some milk stains that look greasy, other times the stain looks dingy. But greasy or dingy, the stain will eventually yellow. Yuck. Yes, milk really does stain. No, …
Let me tell you a story about the time I discovered something more important than breastfeeding. If breastmilk is so beneficial, what would possess me to stop nursing my first baby at four months and start feeding him formula? It wasn’t without hesitation, believe me. It also wasn’t without confusion. After all, how does a …
