Denmark Feeding Schedule: Can It Work for Me?
Let’s all admit it – being a new mom is hard. There is advice coming at us from all angles and all advice seems to say something different. Add in sleep deprivation and the fear of making a mistake and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Awareness – Working with Young Adults
When I was birthing and nursing my youngest two, my husband was a pastor for young adults, just attending college or beginning their careers. As a mentor to the young women, I saw it as part of my...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Awareness – Parenting Tips
Last week I shared why it’s important for us to provide our children (even our teens) with the type of training that normalizes breastfeeding – you can read that post here. We want to prepare them to...
View ArticleTips For When You Need to Use a Nipple Shield
I wish I knew back then what I know now about these amazing little nursing shields – this simple item saved our breastfeeding relationship! But first, a little history… My first baby was less than a...
View Article10 Tips for Breastfeeding on Road Trips
We made a very long road trip not long ago. 1200 miles long to be exact. While we are used to road trips with kids this was my first with a baby under one and exclusively breastfed. I must say it went...
View Article7 Breastfeeding Themed Pinterest Boards Worth Following
Pinterest is an excellent resource for finding a new recipe or your next DIY project, but have you considered looking to Pinterest for breastfeeding advice? There is a significant lack of Pinterest...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Intimacy
It’s no surprise that having a baby changes our lives. In a relationship, what is quickly noticed is the change in intimacy. It goes beyond the long six weeks that sex is advised against. Breastfeeding...
View ArticleDepression and Breastfeeding with D-MER: When Your Letdown Gets You Down
The first few months of breastfeeding have been rough for me with each baby. I’ve struggled with depression and breastfeeding every time, lasting for the first few months. This depression is a bit...
View ArticleBreastfeeding, Essential Oils, and Safety
Essential oils are becoming extremely popular in both mainstream and natural health circles. Since it is a young field in the United States, it can be hard to find solid information. This can lead...
View Article6 Ideas for Helping a Postpartum Mom
During pregnancy, mothers frequently hear offers of help after the baby comes. Sentiments like “Call me if you need anything!” are frequently heard, and while the people who say this generally have the...
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