I don't want to get into a religious, political or moral debate about family planning. I personally believe in responsible decision-making when it comes to how many children I should have. I consider all things like time, money, space, etc....
Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1 - 7, 2015. This year, World Breastfeeding Weekcalls for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, it...
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For the first 2 to 5 days after delivery, your baby will receive a small amount of colostrum at each feeding, which is a thick, rich milk that is high in...
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I don't know that I experienced a true nesting phase when I was pregnant with Jane. It could be that we discovered we had to have our house tented for termites and that the soonest they could do it...
It seems inevitable that no matter what decisions we make as moms we will often second guess ourselves. It must be in our nature to always worry about our kids. Are they happy? Are they eating enough? Are they...
With the arrival of baby number two happening around the same time as Santa, I am starting both my Christmas shopping and my planning for the little bundle of joy. I know that I want to go straight to...
Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1 – 7, 2016. This year, the World Breastfeeding Week theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of...
Summertime and the Nursing Body
School is out and Memorial Day has just passed. All anyone can talk about is what to do with the kids over the summer or which beach trip / resort stay is the best. What's...
I Quit Breastfeeding To Save My Sanity
If you had told me before having kids that breastfeeding would be the hardest thing about motherhood, I might not have believed you. After all, we constantly hear how natural breastfeeding is. Shouldn’t...
Bittersweet :: Nursing My Last Baby {A World Breastfeeding Week Appreciation Post}
And just like that August is here. The Olympics are in full swing, schools are gearing up to be back in session, and summer fun is coming to...
My Journey of Exclusively Pumping For My Baby
I wanted to breastfeed so badly when I first discovered I was pregnant for a few reasons. One, I thought it would be the perfect bonding experience for my daughter and me....
Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1 – 7, 2015. This year, World Breastfeeding Weekcalls for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, it...
Protect Yourself From Workplace Pumping Stigma :: Yes, It Still Exists
If you have any intention on pumping when you return to work (even if you are undecided), be prepared to advocate for yourself and your baby. I would recommend...