Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding’
Weaning
Weaning. I knew it would happen eventually. As the saying goes, “no one goes to college nursing!” I knew it would be difficult, but I had no idea how difficult. My daughter and I are best friends. I know, I’m her mom, but I’m also her best friend. In a lot of ways she’s also…
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 MoreRumina’s 12 Day of Celebration Giveaway!
For Rumina’s 5th Day of Celebration we’re kicking off our largest giveaway of the year! With over $600.00 of amazing products this giveaway is perfect for the new and expecting mom! One lucky winner will receive: 1 Ardo Calypso Double Plus breastpump. Retail Value $199.95 1 Motorola Wireless Video Baby Monitor. Retail Value $149.99 1…
Read MoreDear Grace
Dear Grace, I can not believe that in 3 short months you will be 3 years old. Your time with me has impacted my life so greatly that it seems much longer. My girlie. You came into this world on an icy January night. Two hours of pushing a baby we didn’t know was almost…
Read MorePodcast: Breastfeeding after a Cesarean
In The Boob Group’s episode #127 Rumina Nursingwear’s founder Dawn Alva talks about her experience with advocating at her baby friendly hospital to do skin-to-skin and breastfeeding in the OR. Dawn talks with Sunny from New Mommy Media, expert panelist Rochelle McLean, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Doula and Child Birth Educator and Kristen Stratton Birth and…
Read MoreExpecting the Unexpected: Importance of Communication Throughout Pregnancy
The end of my pregnancy was supposed to be peaceful. My partner Josh and I had just moved into a new house Valentine’s weekend, my pregnancy was going great and I was not due for two weeks. “Plenty of time to nest!” I thought. So I went for a regular appointment with my CNM that…
Read MorePodcast: Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding Friendly Treatments
In addition to Ashley’s posts about her postpartum depression journey and how she navigated the insurance companies, Ashley also participated in a Boob Group episode about Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding Friendly Treatments. Episode 87 of The Boob Group talks with expert Kathy Kendall-Tacket, Ph.D and IBCLC about the choices moms have when it comes…
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 MoreThis is Hard. My Postpartum Journey.
This is hard. One little statement, so many applications. I have said it while exercising, while attempting to tie my shoes while pregnant, while being induced, while struggling to breastfeed, and most notably the day I knew I needed help with postpartum depression and anxiety. If you knew my story, you would know better than…
Read MoreThe First Latch
Breastfeeding was never on my radar. As a survivor of childhood sexual assault and rape, I had no interest in ever letting someone touch my body in that way. The idea of someone having on demand access to my body sent me back to being 8 years old and unable to say no. I discussed…
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