Time and time again you hear about women being humiliated in public when they are simply trying to feed their child. It’s amazing that this still happens when you consider the facts about Breastfeeding: Source: pint-erest.blogspot.com via angel on Pinterest * The World Health Organization recommends that Breastfeeding should be “on cue” and start [...]
Breastfeeding is supposed to be a mutually enjoyable relationship. But sometimes, baby bites the breast that feeds her. I recently went through this challenge with my nursing toddler. For several weeks I almost feared nursing her, anticipating a bite. While I wasn’t considering weaning her as she wasn’t ready and enjoyed nursing very much, I [...]
At 3 months old, most women find that their breastfeeding relationship has come to a sweet spot. The issues and challenges they may have had in the first few weeks are resolved, and mom and baby are in a good rhythm. Mom is getting more sleep, and enjoying her baby. Then, boom. Something happens at [...]
Breastfeeding is not only best for baby and Mom’s health. Breastfeeding can also be extremely empowering and an enjoyable if you approach it the right way. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages Moms to breastfeed their babies for at least one year or as long as mutually desired. The WHO recommends 2 years of breastfeeding, [...]
Spending time with family is a big part of the holiday season. This can be good, or it can be stressful depending on a number of circumstances. One issue is when your family is unsupportive of your parenting choices. If your relatives don’t support breastfeeding, or breastfeeding in public, or breastfeeding past a certain age, [...]
Placing your new babies skin-to-skin, with their belly on your chest has a lot of benefits to it. If possible, skin-to-skin contact should occur immediately after birth. It’s what the newborn babies want and need. The baby should be dressed only in a diaper and possibly even a hat if it’s chilly for him or [...]
Most baby showers tend to not be very breastfeeding friendly. The games, decorations and even the presents seem to celebrate bottle feeding and formula use. The pregnant mother who is intent on breastfeeding is not supported in the way she deserves to be at a typical baby shower. With a few simple changes, however, a [...]
Armed with the right information, a father can be the biggest support in a new mother’s world, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. photo credit: edenpictures Some new fathers may not understand the importance of breastfeeding or are embarrassed to know more about it, but other men are very knowledgeable about breastfeeding and encourage their [...]
How to Treat Mastitis Naturally If you’ve ever breastfed your baby, then you know that there can be issues that arise. One of those issues is mastitis. It can be painful and alter your breastfeeding experience with your child. But, there are ways to treat it naturally without stopping nursing. Mastitis is an often painful [...]
Mastitis Your baby is finally here and you have decided to nurse. Somewhere in the midst of this bonding experience, you feel pain or discomfort in your breasts. It could be the beginning of a condition called mastitis. What Is Mastitis? Mastitis is a condition of the milk ducts in the breast. They can become [...]