Is Maternal Weight the Key to Preventing Childhood Obesity?

Before I conceived both of my children, I was at the peak of my physical health. I was hiking and practicing yoga daily, as well as eating an organic vegetarian diet. As my belly grew, these practices (except for the organic diet) began to wane; however, I still made an effort … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Kentucky Mom Asked to Leave McDonald's for Breastfeeding

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 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: 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...]