Working & Sleeping Through The Night


You’re a new mom, you’ve lost a lot of sleep, but your baby has finally started sleeping through the night (or at least a good portion of the night) and you are THRILLED! Then it comes time for your maternity leave to end and you head back to work. All of a sudden, . . . → Read More: Working & Sleeping Through The Night

What Is A Nursing Strike?


Many babies go through a nursing strike at one time or another. Often, moms will mistake this for “weaning.” It is rare that infants self-wear prior to 12 months old and weaning never takes place suddenly. It is always a gradual process.

A nursing strike on the other hand – typically comes on . . . → Read More: What Is A Nursing Strike?

When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go As Planned


By Alicia Schisler

In my family – babies are breastfed. It’s pretty simple. I have two older sisters – who have given birth to nine children between them (one has three, one has six. Unlike me, neither dealt with infertility!) After giving birth – baby is put to breast – and that’s that. . . . → Read More: When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go As Planned

Childbirth Followed By Mastitis


This post is our third in a series on Mastitis. We have asked three moms to tell us about their experiences. You can see the other two posts here and here.

By Jenny Wiegley

Ten days after giving birth to my daughter, I called my best friend to complain about how sick . . . → Read More: Childbirth Followed By Mastitis

Experiences Of Mastitis


This post is our second in a series on Mastitis. We have asked three moms to tell us about their experiences. You can see one of the other two posts here and be sure to come back next week for the third!

By Sylvie Foxworthy

When I had my first born nearly . . . → Read More: Experiences Of Mastitis

Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey


By Erin Ely

It’s been 15 years since I had my home birth, wow how time flies. Who would have guessed it would pass so fast. I have two children, Locke my son, who is 19 and Maggie, my home birthed daughter, who is now 15. In order to tell you about my . . . → Read More: Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey

Breastfeeding, Exercise And Weight Loss


By Megan Adams

The female body is amazing and powerful. It provides your child with nourishing food for as long as you choose to breastfeed. Planning a nutritious menu day in and day out paired with an ample amount of water gives your body the fuel to do it all. Working out can . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding, Exercise And Weight Loss