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, sexism, and public opinion polls
Various media outlets like to poll their audience to see if breastfeeding in public or breastfeeding past a certain age is ok, but are these polls really doing anything? Or is it just another form of entertainment based on sexism?
Breastfeeding and thinking of others
Is breastfeeding in public a like of human decency? Are the mommy wars what parents are really battling every day?
Blaming the milk? Is it the breastmilk or something else?
Often there is concern that something is wrong with the milk and if their sweet offspring is anything other than the standard of a smiling, chubby, easy-going, and bright eyed Gerber baby, the milk is often the first thing blamed for a breastfed baby.
Medications and Breastfeeding
It can be really confusing taking medications or having procedures done while you are breastfeeding. Most of the time, if you look at the package insert or online, most medications simply say that you should ask your doctor or not take them while breastfeeding. Then you might hear something completely different from friends, or relatives, pharmacist, or from your doctor. So what do you do? Star Rodriguez, IBCLC, provides information on using medications while breastfeeding and where moms can find resources to help them make the best choice for them.
Babymooning- 12 signs you are the mother of a breastfeeding newborn
In the midst of my banymooning some aspects of being the mother of a breastfeeding newborn have really stood out to me and given me a few laughs. Which is good because it’s either laugh or cry sometimes!
