Just when you thought that we didn't need a World Breastfeeding Awareness week, yet another mother, this time a young mom in Berea, Kentucky, is asked to leave a restaurant for breastfeeding her child. Kentucky actually has a law that forbids public interference of a … [Read more...]
Mother’s Milk: Breastfeeding While on Anti-depressants for Postpartum Depression
I always knew I would be the poster child for Postpartum depression. I struggled with depression since my freshman year in college (although I didn't know what it was back then; I called it homesickness) and had a major relapse in 2003 after a breakup of a significant live-in … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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