Archives for August 2008

Mother’s Milk: Breastfeeding while Pregnant- Trying at Times, but Ultimately Worthwhile

Editor’s note: This guest piece on breastfeeding is from Amy Gates. Amy writes about attachment parenting, activism, green living and photography at Crunchy Domestic Goddess, where this was posted originally. Thank you Amy for sharing your story! When I became pregnant … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Belly Fish Breast Pillow Offers Privacy During Public Nursing and Travel

I came across the Belly Fish Breast Pillow quite accidentally. I clicked on the link above my personal gmail account because I WAS in search of nursing cover. We had mastered the breastfeeding but I was still uncomfortable about nursing in public. The backseat of our car was … [Read more...]

Mothers Milk: Nursing = the Lazy Mom's Way

I never doubted that I would nurse. I read all articles I could get my hands on and after learning about the huge health benefits for both mother and child, I was sold. But really, when I'm totally honest with myself ... I also nursed because I'm lazy. Yep, that's right. For all … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Breastfeeding and Birth Defects-The Breastmilk Challenge

My son was born with a congenital heart defect, which presented a challenge when it came to nursing. For my daughter, breastfeeding happened instantly and naturally; she knew what to do. I was one of those judgmental women who thought that breastfeeding was easy; that women who … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: You Can Do It (and Hopefully This Helps)

For many women, there are many obstacles to be overcome about nursing, including personal and social issues. These can be overwhelming, in the emotional and physical roller coaster after giving birth, and can ultimately cause many women to quit nursing in the first few weeks or … [Read more...]