7 Rules to Delay Your Period While Breastfeeding & Postpone Fertility
After delivering your little bundle of joy, you may begin to wonder when you will be fertile again. Some women don’t get their period back for a while, and others seem to resume their period like...
View Article21 Breastfeeding Facts that will Blow Your Mind
I’m going to share some breastfeeding facts that I think may surprise you. Some are fun, some are interesting, and some are important to know. If a list exists to rank the most wondrous things a human...
View ArticleHow to Breastfeed in Public: A Primer for the New Mom
One of the many challenges with learning to nurse your baby is learning how to breastfeed in public. It’s hard enough for a new mama to breastfeed alone, in a quiet place, let alone doing it with other...
View ArticleDads and Breastfeeding: How to Help
Many new parents may believe that dads and breastfeeding don’t mix. Dads can’t supply the milk, so they can’t have anything to do with the breastfeeding journey. My husband and I have found this to...
View ArticleLanolin Allergy: When Nipple Pain Isn’t Normal
What is Lanolin? Many women have no idea they have a lanolin allergy until they begin nursing. Made from sheep’s wool, lanolin is a common ingredient in many lip balms and other beauty products. It...
View ArticleBreastfeeding While Pregnant: How to Make it Work
Breastfeeding while pregnant: Is it possible? Women’s bodies are wonderful and they can do amazing things! Did you know that a woman’s body will protect itself, and an unborn baby, by shutting down its...
View ArticleWeaning Baby Off Breast Milk Before Six Months
Sometimes there are factors outside of one’s control that lead to weaning baby off breast milk before six months. It can be disappointing and disheartening. Nothing tops the bond felt while...
View ArticleNight Weaning: An Alternative Perspective
Has there ever been a mama who longs for the night when her child will wake up more than a dozen times? Has there ever been a mama who relishes spending more than half of her night attached to her...
View ArticleWhen to Begin Breastfeeding? The First 6 Hours
When to begin breastfeeding? It’s important to start within the first six hours after birth. The importance of breastfeeding within the first six hours is found within the top four benefits to mom and...
View ArticleIs Weaning Breastfeeding Pain Normal?
Weaning breastfeeding pain is normal, varied among women, and different than typical breastfeeding pain. It’s different because the pain is not from feeding your baby but from transitioning her from...
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