In this helpful article from The Leaky Boob, Child Passenger Safety Technician Julie McCuen answers questions about keeping children safe while traveling. Julie cautions against breastfeeding while in the car, and she recommends having a plan in place to prevent baby from accidentally being left behind in the heat. She also offers some travel tips for taking your baby with
Read moreEveryone struggles with anxiety or depression at some point in their lives, but for some mothers it’s a never ending battle. Your first baby is unique – everything you’re learning is new, and you’re more afraid of messing things up. Baby number two is different. Mother Abby Theuring at The Badass Breastfeeder shares her personal experience with raising two children,
Read moreHas anyone ever told you babies are addicting? Once you’ve gone through the trials and tribulations of your first born, you might feel like a second (or a third) might be the right thing to do. This fun article from the Baby Center highlights 9 reasons (silly as some might be) why you might want to add another bundle of
Read moreWhen you’re pregnant and/or nursing, you may anticipate a significant change in your breast size and shape throughout the experience. While some women end up the same size after breastfeeding as they were before, others see a permanent increase or even decrease in breast size. In this article at Scary Mommy, Jen Simon writes a letter to her breasts, thanking
Read moreBreastfeeding moms receive a lot of negative attention, so it’s heartening to see some positive words of encouragement thrown our way once in a while! Some mothers have taken it upon themselves to spread a supportive message to other breastfeeding moms with wonderful thank-you notes. Consider making some yourself to hand to breastfeeding moms you see and spread the positivity!
Read moreWe all know smoking isn’t good for us, yet many still have trouble breaking free of the addictive habit. However, pregnant mothers are risking not only their own health, but their baby’s health as well. Studies show smoking while pregnant increases the risk of respiratory problems, premature birth, and SIDS. Recently 4D ultrasounds were performed on pregnant women who smoked
Read moreThe love people share for each other and their children has no boundaries, and these beautiful photos demonstrate that better than any words. Melanie and Vanessa Roy journeyed into motherhood hand in hand, one after the other, each experiencing pregnancy a year apart. The photos featured side by side first show Vanessa pregnant and receiving a kiss and flowers from
Read moreUnless you’re of the lucky few moms whose body miraculously bounced back into its original shape after childbirth, you’ve probably got a few bulgy places you’re not too fond of and your old clothes no longer fit. It’s time for mom jeans. This article by Catherine Naja at Scary Mommy features five questions moms ask when it comes to finding
Read moreIf you’re easily grossed out, having a kid could either traumatize you for life or make you realize that disgusting is entirely in the eyes (or hands, or face) of the beholder. Poop will end up places poop shouldn’t be, and at some point you’ll realize it’s nothing a little water and soap can’t fix. This entertaining article from the
Read moreBig strides are being made to make breastfeeding socially acceptable, though we still have a long way to go. With Facebook allowing breastfeeding photos, more women are boldly showing some boob with #brelfies, but the backlash continues. No matter what social media channel you choose, any breastfeeding photo is subject to rude online commentary. It’s worth the risk, though. The
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