Is nursing baby to sleep a good idea? I mean, we mothers know that babies often go to sleep nursing. After all, the breast is a great source of comfort to them and is a place they feel safe and familiar—all of which add up to the perfect environment to succumb to sleep. And we [...]

Few things strikes fear in the hearts of new parents than unusual looking baby poop. The truth is, there is a wide range of normal for breastfed baby poop so it doesn’t pay to get too worked up about it. The Poop on Breastfed Baby Poop In the first few days, a breastfed baby’s poop [...]

Research has shown that many couples who choose natural family planning do so because it has no worrisome side effects. Although for some avoiding birth control is a religious decision, for many others it’s a health consideration. Breastfeeding moms may not want to take birth control pills because they can affect milk supply, and there [...]

photo credit: Sellers Patton Breastfeeding has countless benefits for mom and baby. However, one of the so-called disadvantages of breastfeeding is the perception that mothers are tied to their babies or to the nursing chair all the time. Unless you’re good with a breast pump, you can’t just drop your baby off with the sitter [...]

When I hear stories like this one, about a mom who persevered through breastfeeding premie twins, I’m filled with admiration! Many of my challenges with healthy full term babies pale in comparison. One of the themes that stands out is the sheer determination of these moms, and how at the end, they were happy they [...]

Halfway through my first pregnancy with my daughter I began reading pregnancy and baby books. I made the decision to breastfeed. It wasn’t a hard decision to make because I wanted the best for my baby. From everything that I read she would get the best start in life if she had mother’s milk. I [...]

Breastfeeding a newborn The early days of breastfeeding a newborn are crucial to maintaining an adequate milk supply and a sustainable nursing relationship. It’s important to try to nurse your newborn in the first couple of hours after the birth while s/he is in an active, alert state. If this doesn’t happen it’s not the [...]

Breastfeeding In Public We’ve all been there. We’ve been that childless woman, and have seen that woman nursing in a restaurant or the mall. That woman seemed both entitled and oblivious to breastfeeding in public, and we’ve all probably squirmed when we saw her. That was then, this is now. Now, with a quick twist [...]

Breastfeeding Support Groups Many moms have found that they could not do without breastfeeding support groups. Similar to yesteryear, when women shared child-rearing experiences and lessons, modern day breastfeeding support groups provide advice and camaraderie for their members. There are various types of breastfeeding groups available, some are free and some require a nominal fee. [...]

Nursing Your Older Baby Nursing your older baby is different from a tiny one in many ways. First, as your baby grows and discovers his independence, he may have a hard time focusing on the task at hand. Finding a quiet room with few distractions or using a sling is a good idea. It will [...]