Unquestionably, support is helpful for anyone who sets a goal or undertakes a project. Whether you’re studying for an exam, trying to kick a bad habit, or shooting a basketball from the free-throw line, you’ve already seen that it’s easier to succeed when someone is cheering you on. The same Read more…
For decades, people have said that mothers should not bring their babies into bed with them at night — no matter what, no matter why.This is a big, bold MYTH. That’s right. When it’s time for your breastfed baby’s nighttime feeding, you won’t need to stumble out of bed to Read more…
Internationally, about a half-million women have breast reduction surgery each year. That’s the first fact. But what facts do you need to know if you plan to breastfeed after reduction surgery? 1. It’s possible to breastfeed after having had breast reduction surgery A decade or two ago, many women were Read more…
These days, it seems like everyone uses an app for something. So it shouldn’t surprise us that there are even relevant apps for breastfeeding. How can these apps be useful? Parents and professionals are using apps for several purposes. Here’s a brief summary of what’s out there. Tracking We all Read more…
Colson and colleagues conducted a descriptive study to explore how primitive newborn reflexes (PNRs) affect breastfeeding behavior, and to describe and compare those reflexes observed during biological nurturing and in other feeding positions. They begin by describing the positioning and latch techniques used by most mothers. These include a side-lying Read more…
It’s been four months since the birth of your baby. You’re doing well, and so is he! You’re getting into a rhythm, and life is starting to feel a bit normal. You even have time for some self-care – maybe some visits to the gym, maybe an occasional massage, maybe Read more…
In an earlier post, I shared five tips for mother-led weaning, which dealt mostly with time. Now, we’ll conclude this two-part series, rounding out the final five of my 10 tips which focus more on mother-led weaning techniques. 6. Try different nipples or try something other than bottles If you Read more…
No, mother-led weaning isn’t going “cold turkey.” Mother-led weaning is a process, not an event. Yes, it’s the absence of some feedings at the breast, but it’s also the addition of some other form of nutrition. I’m a proponent of child-led weaning. But, for one good reason or another, some Read more…
What food is delicious, nutritious, and so versatile that it can be eaten plain, combined with just about anything else, and enjoyed by a breastfeeding mom or her older infant or toddler? Avocados and breastfeeding may not be the first thing that come to mind, but I can think of plenty Read more…
Truly, the stories that mothers report about their experiences with breastfeeding, doctors, and hospitals never cease to amaze me. Every time I think I’ve heard it all, I hear one that is beyond the beyond. Understand, I’ve heard of mother-led weaning and child-led weaning. But now, I’ve also heard about Read more…