How Breastfeeding Enriches Toddlerhood…And Motherhood
My husband smiles knowingly from across the other side of our bed. I long to reach out for an early morning embrace but there’s an obstacle between us, making him seem an unreachable distance away....
View ArticleOvercoming The Obstacles of Breastfeeding (And Fifteen Reasons You Can Do It)
Breastfeeding is tough; no doubt about it. But, there seems to be a growing misconception that nursing is an impossibility for many mothers. It’s painted in a negative light, as if it’s a burden or an...
View ArticleBreastfeeding May Protect Against Postpartum Depression, But What If You’re...
I clearly remember the moment our obstetrician said we had no choice but to go to an emergency caesarian. As if trying to negotiate terms, I asked two questions: can my doula take photos in the...
View ArticleThe Science Is In: Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood is Normal
My son kicks off the covers and rouses from his slumber with a start. It’s 2am and he’s having a bad dream. When hugs fail to soothe his soul, I honour his request as he tugs at my pajama top, allowing...
View ArticleWhen Breastfeeding in Public, Mothers Deserve Nothing But Unconditional Support
You may have seen them. Lurking in coffee shops. Hiding in women’s changing rooms. Exposing themselves on airplanes as they make their way from coast to coast traumatizing innocent victims as they go....
View ArticleWhat Happens When Your Baby Breastfeeds To Sleep
My son kicks off the covers and rouses from his slumber with a start. It’s 2am and he’s having a bad dream. He tugs at my pyjama top. He nurses, finds comfort, relaxes and falls back to sleep. As the...
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