Guest post by Andrea Vandiver “Am I doing it right?” That’s the first thing I said when my son began to nurse half an hour after he was born. I thought I was a professional. I thought I had prepared. I read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding like three times. I knew how important it … [Read more...] about Forget What You Know About Breastfeeding Positions. Try This Instead.
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5 Breastfeeding Myths Debunked
Guest post by Cheyenne Bell of Girl v. The World When I was pregnant with my first child I knew that I was going to breastfeed, and hopefully do it for a long time. I had no qualms about it; I thought it would be natural, easy, a wonderful bonding experience...you know, all … [Read more...] about 5 Breastfeeding Myths Debunked
How to Naturally Increase Breastmilk at Home
Struggling with your milk supply but don't want to stop breastfeeding? Here are some easy and effective tips on how to naturally increase breastmilk at home for you and your babe. Guest post by Erin Long My appointments with the NICU lactation consultants usually ended this … [Read more...] about How to Naturally Increase Breastmilk at Home
Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part Three}
This is Part Three of a 3-part guest series, written by my wonderful friend, Naomi. You can read Part One here and Part Two here. *** Pain is a theme in breastfeeding that every mama knows well; sore nipples, poor latch, mastitis, clogged ducts, being pinched or bitten, the … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part Three}
Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part Two}
This is Part Two in a Three-Part Series. You can read Part One here. *** Our breastfeeding battle didn’t end with the unexpected psychological demands; our worst battle yet came from the most unassuming of places. Our former family doctor (Dr. W) was nothing short of a … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part Two}
Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part One}
While I sit back and do nothing but breastfeeding and enjoying the eight-days-old babe currently snoozing on my chest, I've arranged some guest posts for you to enjoy here on the blog. (And yes, I'm nearly done writing my birth story... I've been somewhat unmotivated due to this being … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part One}