It’s common for breastfeeding moms to worry if they’re producing enough milk to feed their little ones, but sometimes problems do arise. What if your baby is unable to latch correctly, or you really are unable to produce enough milk, and your little one doesn’t gain weight or grow? Where do you turn? Mother Elisa Albert found a solution, and
Read moreQuite a few breast pump options have sprung up since they came on the scene 20 years ago, and if you breastfeed you probably have one to help you keep a stash of milk handy. Abby Theuring of the Badass Breastfeeder has a great review on the Ardo Calypso-To-Go breast pump that you should definitely check out. It sounds like
Read moreHaving a baby is a life changing experience, there’s no doubt about it. Your role morphs from carefree woman to caring mother, and everyone else in your life has to adapt as well. Breastfeeding gives your baby the best nutrition, but it can also result in additional challenges when it comes to nurturing your relationship with your partner. In this
Read moreWhile the battle over the right to breastfeed in public has been raging for a while in the United States, ours is not the only country bringing the subject to light. A photo has been buzzing around social media that depicts a woman in Israel being forced to breastfeed in a bathroom, next to a picture of her husband eating
Read moreWhen you breastfeed your child, you’re engaging something deep and primal. The act promotes a strong psychological bond between you and your baby, and some weird things start to happen. Breastfeeding changes your thoughts and habits in an interesting (and sometimes stressful) way! In this entertaining and thoughtful post at Babble, mom Chaunie Bruisie shares 15 ways breastfeeding has affected
Read moreBreastfeeding could be a form of BDSM, and if it is, your baby is definitely the dominant one in the relationship. Think about it! Not only do you cater to your baby’s every demand, but he’s also happy to smack your face and kick you in the boob. This entertaining and still true to life article from Scary Mommy features
Read moreGetting up in the middle of the night to feed your baby is part of being a mother, but a lot of things go through your head during this time. Maybe you think about the future, or perhaps the past. Maybe you ponder the workings of the universe, or what to make for breakfast in the morning. Melissa Willets at
Read moreIt will probably be a long time before breastfeeding is publicly acceptable, but there are groups making great strides to get people talking about it. After partnering up with a group known as “Building a Breastfeeding Environment” or BaBE, a few students from St. Francis Xavier University put together this video parody of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” Check
Read moreYour breastfeeding goals are very personal, and there is no right or wrong. Maybe you have no goals at all and simply enjoy the experience. Breast milk is incredibly nutritious, so if you do want your child to breastfeed as long as possible you’ll want to make sure your baby finds nursing to be a cozy, comfortable experience. This post
Read moreHow long you breastfeed is a personal decision, but if you’re not ready for weaning it can be a difficult transition if your baby decides it’s time. This mother posted at the La Leche League forums with concerns over her 21 month old refusing to nurse and how upsetting it has been. Replies from other moms assured her that what
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