It seems that in recent years breastfeeding has become somewhat of a hot topic for moms. There is support from the community, with organizations like La Leche League International for breastfeeding mothers, and most employers must understand a nursing mother’s need to take a pump break every few hours. After all, people get to have smoke breaks to go puff … Read More
Learn About Breastfeeding Before You Have Your Baby
Breastfeeding seems like it should easy because it is the natural way your baby should be fed, and sometimes it is, but there are many times it pays to be prepared before your baby is born. By the time you are busy trying to keep a new baby fed, it is hard to find the time to find the information … Read More
Increasing Your Milk Supply
If you are nursing your little one, let me first give you spirit fingers and high kicks. Nursing your child is no joke – it can be mentally and physically exhausting. For me, it was the most vulnerable and empowering thing I have ever done. My son and I nursed for 14 months, and I wouldn’t trade in the tears … Read More
What I Wish My Friends Would Have Told Me About Breastfeeding
When I was pregnant with my son, I never really second guessed my decision to nurse. I also never knew that there was a huge mommy-controversy about breastfeeding versus formula. I was just happy to be pregnant, and knew that I was going to nurse. In fact, I put more thought into which stroller to get than I did in … Read More