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: 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: Room for Two (Tandem Nursing)

Mother's Milk: Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months

Editor’s Note: This breastfeeding story is from guest writer Heather Garvet. Heather blogs at A Mama’s Blog, where she has written other posts on C-sections, VBACs, breastfeeding, pregnancy, and birth issues, as well as her two boys. Heather is also a monthly contributor on API … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Nursing and Weaning my First Child

My daughter was born on her due date, into water during an assisted home birth, and weighed nine and half pounds! After my beautiful daughter was born, we immediately brought her to the breast. She latched on in a supine position, which amazed my midwives. I was in sheer … [Read more...]