When 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
Read moreIf you’re unaware, a “brelfie” is a breastfeeding selfie, usually taken by a mother breastfeeding her baby. Mothers have been posting these photos as a means to normalize breastfeeding and spread awareness of discrimination, but others see it as exhibitionism. Carolyn Robertson at the Baby Center blog has a commentary on the subject, and she believes the backlash from these
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 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 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
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