I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. I had realistic expectations, but I wanted to try. And as magical as it truly is to breastfeed, it's hard being the only one who can feed your baby. Thankfully, breast pumps were invented! So now, breastfeeding moms can also be pumping moms. … [Read more...]
Giving Your Breastfeeding Baby the Right Nutrients
When I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I had realistic expectations, though. I knew it might be hard and tiring. It would probably hurt. What I didn't really think about was if I'd be giving my son the right nutrients. I didn't take any vitamins at first because I … [Read more...]
Eating Disorders and Motherhood
What's one of the first things people comment on after you give birth? After the "oohs" and "ahs" over how adorable your baby is? "You must be so excited to get your body back!" or "Are you breastfeeding? It burns so many calories! You'll drop the baby weight in no time!" … [Read more...]
Why I Love Breastfeeding
When I was pregnant, I kept hearing about how hard it was to breastfeed. Some people claimed that even with the perfect latch, it would still hurt. Many said a nipple shield was the only way they were able to breastfeed, but because of the inconvenience, they switched to formula … [Read more...]
Why Your Breastfed Baby Might Fall off his Growth Curve
My sweet angel was born on December 27th, 2016. I was scheduled to be induced on December 30th, so it was a very sudden surprise. I plan on writing my baby's birth story very soon, and when I do, I'll be sure to link to it in case you're interested. But what I want to talk about … [Read more...]