I have read a big pile of research studies related to breastfeeding after sexual abuse. But my recent interview with Elizabeth Johnson helped me to…
I was astonished to learn how many women struggle with postpartum anxiety (PPA). So I asked Sandra Reich, host of StraightTalk and a therapist specializing…
Only a few weeks ago, a mother disclosed to me, “Yeah, my husband told me to sleep on the couch. He didn’t want to be…
While writing your breastfeeding policy, maybe you sailed through Steps 1 and 2 of the Ten Steps. But, if you’re like many of my clients,…
Policy-writing is not a fun task, and the outcome is generally not a purpose-driven policy. Most people write a policy because it is a requirement…
Some years ago, I heard a priest say, “I’ve been working with families for years, and there’s one thing I have consistently observed. It’s always…
Myth #1: All breastfeeding problems originate in the baby’s mouth In my recent interview with Carol Gray, I led with this question: Is craniosacral therapy…
Whether I’m talking with a friend or a colleague about how we counsel new mothers about breastfeeding, it often happens. They stop me, midway, to ask: “Yes, breast is best.…
It’s the nature of the beast: Achieving Baby-Friendly designation requires buy-in from all of the hospital’s health care staff. Maybe you’ve already found that building physician…
There’s something you want. Whether it’s a having slimmer body, getting a new puppy, going on an exotic vacation, or landing a better job, there’s…