Our fourth baby arrived 12 days overdue, after 47 hours of labour and a medical emergency! This is the conclusion to our crazy long labour birth story. You can read Part One of our story here, if you haven't already. Here is Part Two: We were on hour 33 of labour, and my … [Read more...] about Everett’s 47-hour Labour & Birth Story (Part Two)
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Why I’m a Passionate Co-Sleeping Advocate
By contributing writer Andrea Vandiver Okay. Here I go, treading into controversial territory. I feel some fear and shame about announcing to the world that we practice co-sleeping. And that’s partly why I want to write about this. It’s trendy to joke about our “downfalls” as … [Read more...] about Why I’m a Passionate Co-Sleeping Advocate
Forget What You Know About Breastfeeding Positions. Try This Instead.
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.
48 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Birth Care Provider
Choosing a Care Provider Having a baby is one of the most amazing things a woman can do. It can also be the scariest. It's easy to worry about how you can afford a baby, if labor is going to hurt or who will take your insurance. One of the most important steps though, is choosing … [Read more...] about 48 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Birth Care Provider
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}
Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {What If It Makes Others Uncomfortable?}
This is the fourth instalment of a series I am doing on breastfeeding in public. You can read the first three posts here: Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {Reclaiming My Womanhood From Perversity} Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {Is It Obscene and Inappropriate?} … [Read more...] about Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {What If It Makes Others Uncomfortable?}
Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {Not Worth the Controversy?}
The bolded quotes below are comments that I received (on Facebook) regarding my post "Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {Reclaiming My Womanhood from Perversity}". "I just find it interesting that both sides worry about the other...let those who want to breastfeed breast feed … [Read more...] about Uninhibited Breastfeeding in Public {Not Worth the Controversy?}
