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Breastfeeding after a C-Section
Tweet by Star Rodriguez, IBCLC- this post made possible by the generous support of Rumina Nursingwear. During my pregnancies, I planned for a natural childbirth. No medications, vaginal, et cetera. It was going to be awesome. Except that then I wound up with two c-sections. So that was unexpected. And scary. And threw a big […]
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Traumatic Birth: Resources for Healing and Protecting Breastfeeding
Tweet by Tanya Lieberman This post was made possible by the generous support of MotherLove Herbal Company. Having intrusive thoughts about your birth? Flashbacks? Feeling disconnected from your baby? Do you steer clear of hospitals, or try to avoid talking about your birth? Many women experience trauma related to childbirth, and estimates range from 18% to […]
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Tattoo risk while breastfeeding
Should you wait before injecting dye under your skin if you’re a breastfeeding mom? What are the risks of getting a tattoo while breastfeeding? Why I did it and what I considered before doing so plus a Motherlove tattoo care giveaway AND a giveaway for a 2 hour tattoo session with Chroma Collective Tattoos Co.
Leaving the parenting island and asking for help
Ditching the shame and asking for help as parents strengthens our community from pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, formula feeding, and on through parenting. We have each other, we don’t need to be an island or Poop Rock.
Will you allow me a proud mama moment?
Sometimes it seems like these days of breastfeeding, diaper changes, and needy babies are going to last forever. We fear losing ourselves in the blur of caring for our children. Counting diapers, checking ounces, charting milestones… every day becomes so full it doesn’t seem like this time will ever really end.
The Leaky Boob Launches Product Review Program
Where can you find balanced, honest baby gear reviews from parents just like you? The Leaky Boob! We’re about more than just breastfeeding and breastmilk for babies.
Leakie to Leakie: Real Stories from Real Moms
Breastfeeding, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Oral Phase Dysphagia
Breastfeeding and Oral Phase Dysphagia, a neurologically-based lack of coordination of the chewing and swallowing mechanisms, and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Breastfeeding in public harassment and how you can make a difference
Being vocal in our stand against harassing mothers feeding their babies in public is an important part of supporting breastfeeding, women, children, and families. But is that enough? Not everyone is comfortable with approaches such as social media debates, nurse-ins, and talking to a TV crew but there are other, possible more effective, means of inspiring systemic change.
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing
With breastfeeding is it all or nothing? When her breasts didn’t respond well to the breast pump this mom decided to aim to combination feed and still go for the natural duration of breastfeeding.
12 Weaning Ceremonies
Breastfeeding can be such a sacred time in our lives. While we cherish the breastfeeding journey, it is rare in our culture to commemorate the end of breastfeeding with little more than a note in the baby book. If breastfeeding was important to you, consider celebrating your experiences and remembering this special transition with a weaning ceremony.
