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...]

Eco-Libris: Little Green Books are Coming Soon!

This article was originally published on Eco-Libris blog on August 1st. We love green children's books and always happy to update you when there's a new one around. Now we're even more excited with a new series of them coming soon from Simon & Schuster: Little Green … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom (Not Just Baby)

As someone who breastfed her two kids a combined total of 36 months, I, like many women, am fairly informed when it comes to the benefits of breast milk for babies. But when it comes to spouting off the same statistics when it comes to the benefits of breastfeeding for moms, I … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Boobie Boot Camp

Breastfeeding is natural. So when my daughter Zinnia was born, I was surprised at how UNNATURAL it felt to me. Babies must have proper mouth, and nose placement in order for the “latch on” to be successful and productive. It took me a lot of trial and error to establish a good … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Nurturing a Breastfeeding Mother, or Nursing for New Dads

A comedian said "It used to be an entertainment center. Now it's a juice bar." Boobies and babies and breastmilk will take over your life, so make it fun and enjoyable for all of you. Just don't ask for cream for your coffee... Making the change from just the two of you to a … [Read more...]