Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains
Today’s tips come from one of our readers. Brandy sent in her story and I just had to share with you, because as you know- take the advice from those who have been there! You never know what will work...
View ArticleDoulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth
The other day I asked my friend, Amy Farr, to share with my readers what it is that she does. Amy is a doula and if your town is anything like mine- many people you will run into don’t even know...
View ArticleAsk Judy
As a mom and advocate of breastfeeding I’m always looking out for great tips and ready to answer questions- So let me just open things up and say ASK ME! Really it’s okay- no question is ‘stupid’ and...
View ArticleOne Moms View On Breastfeeding And Co-Sleeping
Public health authorities seem intent on making motherhood impossible. They rightly tell mothers how important breastfeeding is and then wrongly suggest that co-sleeping is unsafe. Some of them, like...
View ArticleCreating A Healthy Environment For Our Children
Today, in the United States, we are seeing a rise in chronic childhood disease and illness. Our children are suffering from asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, autism and cancer, just...
View ArticleBreastfeeding- It’s Worth A Try!
I believe every woman should at least consider breastfeeding their babies. Lets be honest- breastfeeding is tough at first! It can be painful and frustrating but it won’t last long. Soon you and your...
View ArticleBreastfeeding with Hypothyroidism- A Surprise Diagnosis
Kayris Wall is a mother to two living in Baltimore City, Maryland and when she was just 23 years old she was diagnosed with a “middle-aged woman’s disease.” Being pregnant with a thyroid condition is...
View ArticleNursing Multiples- An Incredible Journey!
Hi there Mommy News & Views readers! My name is Dare. I am a twenty-something mother of three boys, 3 yr. old twins and a 16 month old. In my “free” time I’m a birth doula and the author of...
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Dressing Bridesmaids When Your Sister Gets Unexpectedly Pregnant
My sister has been such a trooper. Poor Betsy! All she wanted was a hip, cool wedding where her sisters were the only ones to stand beside her, clad in not-matching-but-hip vintage-looking dresses from...
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Breastmilk Research in the News: Responding to Recent Milk Sharing Publications
A few months ago I signed up to participate in a study looking to speak with both mothers who have informally shared and informally received breastmilk. The study is called “The Anthropological...
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Supporting New Moms: Coffee Shop Props
I walked into my neighborhood coffee shop today hoping to do some work. As I stood in line for my drink, I heard a very unhappy newborn wailing from inside the bathroom. (I know from experience that...
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Nursing Through Pregnancy: One Day at a Time
Last week I casually mentioned that we are expecting our third child. Surprise! We had intended to wait until Felix weaned to get pregnant again, but…surprise!Could this be me in a few months? Image...
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Night of Joy Fundraiser: Combatting Postpartum Depression
We’ve been writing about postpartum mood disorders, speaking with local mothers and care providers as well as discussing national resources. Unfortunately, one local family was unable to find support...
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Guilt-Free “Candy” for Your Baby
My mother always makes everyone an Easter basket. She doesn’t care if you’re five days old or 35 years old. You get something in your basket (last year I got egg-shaped lip balm!).Lucky for my mom and...
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Book Review: How Toddlers Thrive
How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success arrived in my mailbox, hot off the presses, by Tovah Klein, director of the Barnard Center...
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Breastfeeding Essentials (and Some Nice Extras to Have)
As I enter my 50th month of breastfeeding, preparing to welcome my third nursling, I’m thinking a lot about what I really need to nurse this child and, of course, some things that sure would be nice to...
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Male Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Did you know that postpartum mood disorders are not just limited to mothers? As we continue discussing postpartum mood disorders (see our previous posts about this subject for more information), we...
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Ways Dads (Or Grandmas) Can Bond with Babies without Bottles
When my first son was born, one of the biggest hurdles for me establishing a great nursing relationship was this notion that the best/only/most important way to bond with a new baby was for loved ones...
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Camp Grandma
My older son gets a week off from school for Spring Break. I immediately decided we’d send him to Camp Grandma (and Grandpa!) during his vacation–we’ve done this before, taking him to my parents about...
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Thrush 101
A baby with a white, yeasty tongue–she’s been diagnosed with thrush. Image SourceRight now, it seems like “supply” is all the rage when discussing breastfeeding challenges. This wasn’t always the case!...
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