When I was pregnant, I got so excited about the numerous benefits of breastfeeding. I read over and over about all the great things breastfeeding Continue Reading
Pumping in Public: Riding the Rails
When it comes to exposing my body, I fall squarely on the side of modesty. Showing a stranger my private parts is not my idea of a good time. Soon Continue Reading
Simple Stretches and Self-Massage Relieve Tension from Breastfeeding
New moms have it rough the first few months. As breastfeeding starts and new moms get comfortable with their role, they spend a lot of time looking Continue Reading
Where Are Our Breastfeeding Role Models ?
I saw a woman breastfeeding her three month old son while walking around the busy farmer's market yesterday morning. No one told her to take it to her Continue Reading
Answering Objections to Breastfeeding in Public
Breastfeeding in public necessarily means breastfeeding around other people. And where there are other people, there are comments: some good, some Continue Reading
The sole requirement for NIP
During my pregnancy with my youngest son, one of the parts of motherhood that I looked most forward to was nursing. I did not nurse my older son as Continue Reading
Pumping in the Bathroom Is Like Putting a Blanket Over Your Head
My first attempt at breastfeeding I consider unsuccessful. I nursed my daughter for the first 4 months of her life and then returned to work. I bought Continue Reading