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International Babywearing Week
Did you know this week is International Babywearing Week (IBW)? I bet you didn’t! IBW was created to both celebrate Babywearing and all of the places it takes us and bring awareness to the practice. Many people think Babywearing is a new “fad”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “I wish they…
Read MoreBreastfeeding On The Go!
One of the most convenient things about breastfeeding is that your breasts are always with you. When you travel, your food source is literally attached to you. But nursing on the go can be difficult, here are some things I’ve learned along the way! On the plane/train/bus: I’ve now flown internationally 3 times with a…
Read MoreSetting Limits
Grace was 9 days shy of 2 years old when Brendan was born. She was still nursing multiple times a day (and night!) and I thought that tandem nursing was going to be a wonderful experience. I looked forward to providing comfort and nutrition to both of my babies and thought the transition would be…
Read MoreBreastfeeding During the Holidays…a.k.a. Why I won’t “step into another room”
There’s one in every family. That person who gives you the side eye while nursing your baby. Or perhaps makes comments either directly or under their breath. “Maybe you could cover up?” “The spare room is empty.” “I wish you wouldn’t do that here in front of everyone” These are just a few comments I’ve…
Read MoreHoliday Survival 101: Mommy Edition
Tis the season! Hope you hit the gourd running. (See what I did there). So ladies, we need to talk. Step away from the Pinterest board, and put down the pumpkin spice, I promise it will be ok. Yeah, maybe take off the cornucopia hat, please. I just want to get this out there…
Read MoreRediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
Guest Blogger Naya W. future IBCLC, ends IBB’s Healing Series with how motherhood changed her self identity, the time and tips she used to rediscover herself. Nothing has changed me as much as motherhood. We all know about the changes a woman’s body goes through after having a baby; I’m sure many of us have…
Read MorePlanning for Postpartum
Postpartum Depression (PPD), some describe it as drowning, sinking, dark. No mother ever expects to experience PPD. We do not want to think about that while we are all glowing, magical pregnancy unicorns. We go through weeks of birth plans, choosing the right doctor, touring the hospital, and if you are anything like me, even…
Read MorePodcast: Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
Approximately 15 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression each year and that is only when it’s self reported. This number is higher than the amount of women who will get diabetes, suffer a stroke or get diagnosed with breast cancer in one year. In The Boob Group Episode #69, Robin Kaplan from San Diego…
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