Breasts are a lot of different things to a lot of different people. They have the power to attract a mate, and feed a baby. They are at once beautiful and, to some, shameful – something to be hidden away when society deems them inappropriate. The world is obsessed with breasts. Jessica martin-Weber at The Leaky Boob has an excellent
Read moreIf you’re looking for a good carrier for your baby, check out this post at The Baby Wearer’s forum on Bloo Kangaroo buckle carriers. Multiple sizes are available to carry babies up to preschool age. The carriers were designed by a mom in an attempt to create a better carrier for her son. They feature a high padded headrest, a
Read moreAdults aged 18 to 32 are having 83 percent of new babies being born in the United States, and these Millennial moms are changing the way parenting is done in a variety of ways. This article at the Baby Center reveals what these moms are doing differently when it comes to raising children, such as a reliance on technology and
Read moreBreastfeeding is an intimate and natural part of the motherhood experience. Many women breastfeed in public despite the scornful eyes of some members of society, but there has been a lot of debate as to whether or not to use a nursing cover when doing so. Abby Theuring of the Badass Breastfeeder believes this is entirely an issue of personal
Read moreAnyone who participates in babywearing will tell you there are many benefits for both the baby wearer and the baby, but little research has been done to back up the claims – except when it comes to premature infants. Kangaroo care that emphasizes skin to skin contact between mothers and their premature babies has been shown to increase emotional, physiological,
Read moreBreastfeeding is such an intimate, natural part of raising a child. It solidifies the bond between mother and baby, and it’s a beautiful experience. With so many children’s books out there, you’d think there would be many that feature it. Mothering.com asked its community for suggestions, and came up with this list of 25 books that feature breastfeeding in some
Read moreGiving birth is hard on your body and can leave you with a very sore vaginal area, whether or not you had tearing. While your doctor can prescribe something to ease the pain, you can find relief at home with a pad or cloth and some witch hazel. Just saturate a few pads with some witch hazel and toss them
Read moreIt’s very rare for conjoined twins to survive long after birth, but these two beautiful girls beat the odds and thrived. At ten months of age, the decision was made to separate them. Photos show the emotional journey made by family and surgeons to give the girls their own freedom. The surgery took 26 hours and 12 surgeons to perform,
Read moreIf you’re like many breastfeeding mothers, you might be worried about producing enough milk to feed your baby properly. While browsing the web or talking to friends, maybe you’ve come across lactation cookies that supposedly increase your milk supply, but do they actually work? This question was posed in a recent Ask Anne article at Breastfeeding Basics. The short answer
Read moreIt’s amazing how much a mom can accomplish in one day, especially moms who also hold down jobs (as so many do!). Studies show that dads are finally stepping up and taking over a lot of home responsibilities such as childcare and housework. This shift has come about as many couples find it necessary to support themselves with two incomes
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