Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding peer support is incredibly important. Nursing moms need a safe, supportive place to ask questions. I am sharing some struggles I had when I didn’t have the support I …

It’s not always easy to admit when I’m wrong. Before I became a mom, I thought I knew all about breastfeeding. Heck, I thought I knew all about being a …

As a new mom or veteran mom, you may find yourself looking for a guide to breastfeeding your child. While most moms know right away if they want to pursue …

You know by know that we are huge advocates of the benefits of breastfeeding. While we would never shame another mother for not choosing to breastfeed, we do acknowledge its …

The first few weeks after baby is born can be the toughest and rockiest part to developing your breastfeeding relationship with your baby. I knew it’d be work, but didn’t …

Any breastfeeding mom knows the importance of finding the best breast pump for those days when you need to pump between feedings. A breast pump that doesn’t do the job …

Every breastfeeding mom has a moment when she wonders when to stop breastfeeding. Should you encourage baby to wean? Should you follow child-led weaning? When is a good time to stop? …

If you are experiencing breastfeeding pain, I understand how frustrating it can be. I remember how uncomfortable it was to nurse my first baby and considered whether or not we …

When you begin breastfeeding your baby, you may or may not be thinking about storing breast milk for later. If you are planning to return to work after maternity leave, you …

As a long time full figure breastfeeding mom, I have lots of experience on how to make it easier and more manageable. Being a larger breasted mom doesn’t always mean …

Happy World Breastfeeding Week, mamas! This year’s theme is Support. Support can come in many forms and places, including online. I’ve shared breastfeeding adventures before along with tips and recommendations, …

When I was pregnant with my daughter I never imagined that I would still be breastfeeding her at 2 years old. Or beyond 2. Despite a few disapproving comments, most …

I’ve been breastfeeding for over two years now. I am still nursing Rissa, though she only has one session a day now, usually around bedtime. It’s been cut down due …

It’s really no secret that I’m not *gasp* skinny. The only time I ever was thin was when I was a preschooler. Even in high school I was curvier even if …

A nursing pillow is an essential breastfeeding accessory but it can be hard to know which one to choose unless you read nursing pillow reviews. I remember when I was …

Moms (and non-parents) are up in arms about a recent TIME magazine cover and article. While I have not read the article, I’ve seen the cover. It achieved what TIME …

I’ve said it before, working breastfeeding moms really have it tough. They are super dedicated and have to juggle pumping breast milk for their babies. I honestly don’t know that …

Listen up my fellow breastfeeding mamas, there is a brand new nursing pillow in town! It just recently became available for purchase exclusively at Babies R Us, but we had …

Our breastfeeding relationship is still going strong at almost 14 months. Problem is, I’m feeling touched out. I’ve been feeling touched out for about a month now and it’s not …

I previously posted about the breastfeeding milestone awards. These are like golden star stickers for breastfeeding mamas (or banana stickers if you are Dethklok). They are not meant to make …