Breastfeeding after a C-Section
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 ...
Why I shared the journey through Sugarbaby’s birth
I could tell you women are strong, powerful, brave, self-aware, supported, loved, connected, and more. Or I could show you. With that, maybe you can show yourself. On Thursday, April 19th, 2012, ...
Help them help you- new baby sign with ways for visitors to help
Sugarbaby, minutes old. Photo by Debra Parker For my last 2 babies, my midwife had a piece of paper she taped to my front door before she left after the birth. ...
Ordinary Miracle- the labor and home birth of Sugarbaby, April 19, 2012
It's hard to believe that it's already been two months since the birth of our little Sugarbaby! (Read her introduction here.) As promised, here are the videos that we shot ...
There is No “ME” in UterUS: A Tale of Uterine Envy
by Jamie Grayson There are many reasons I'm jealous of women. You can wear more clothing that shows skin in the summer and it's still appropriate. As long as you don't look like ...
Babymooning- 12 signs you are the mother of a breastfeeding newborn
I'm babymooning. Sugarbaby and I are doing very well, now 12 days postpartum. I've been trying very hard to take it easy and respect this postpartum time for myself and ...