5 Ways to Avoid Breastfeeding Sabotage
Breastfeeding my first born (who’ll be 14 next month!) was a short, bitter-sweet experience for me. Grace only exclusively breastfed for about two months before I started her on formula due to “low...
View ArticleFive Senses of Breastfeeding
As a doula I often remind moms that labor works best when uninterrupted. Given the opportunity to blossom, oxytocin surges and labor will power along in a beautiful and primal way. If adrenaline...
View ArticleTips for Breastfeeding In Public
Being comfortable nursing in public is not a skill instantly acquired by a new mom. Many woman struggle at first with mechanics, feeling balanced and confident … at home, let alone heading out into...
View ArticleBreastfeeding In The Heat
On more than on occasion I remember sitting down to nurse during a heat wave and found the calm moment to just be was a very welcome moment indeed, especially if I remembered to have a cool drink near...
View ArticleYour First Time
I can vividly recall the first time I nursed in public. My daughter was about 2 months old and I was meeting a friend for lunch at a diner on the Upper West Side. There are things we learn as we grow...
View ArticleWhat’s The Deal with Cow Milk at 12 mos, Anyway?
Sometimes I get asked the same question about motherhood multiple times in a single day — it’s like Groundhog’s Day for BirthWorkers … “what a coincidence, another mom is dealing with this same issue,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Good Start Top 5
Since I am often asked: short, sweet, and to the point – my own top 5 …. 1. Resources - before you have your baby, know what your local resources are! Consider taking a private prenatal breastfeeding...
View ArticleDo your Vit D Drops support your breastfeeding?
This has been bothering me for a while now. This is Enfamil brand Vit D drops, considered “#1 Brand Recommended by Pediatricians” in the country. A free sample is handed out in many peds office...
View ArticleBreastfeeding & Returning To Work
Lenora and I frequently work with moms having to return to work. Their concerns are universal — “how do I build a supply” “is this the right pump” “does it fit properly” “how do I store milk” ”what...
View ArticleEducation, Social Media & Motherhood
I was just talking to a dear colleague for whom I am grateful to be friends with, the wonderful Amber McCann & Nourish Breastfeeding Support. We were discussing the upcoming ILCA conference and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding – Getting Off to a Good Start!
Congratulations! You’re having a baby and are about to embark on one of the most beautiful experiences of motherhood – breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is such a wonderful thing to give to your baby. And...
View ArticleAll Hail Exclusively Pumping Mom!
Feeding our babies should not be part of any conflict that exists out there in mommy-land. We all make the best and right choices for our little ones. Often what we learn about ourselves, and the...
View ArticleDoula • Lactation • Newborn • Sleep Specialists
Coming soon ….. We hope you’ll keep an eye on our blog, and also our FB and other social media settings to stay abreast of our growth! We are building a whole new business and maternity agency to meet...
View ArticleTry A Little Tenderness, World Doula Week
My daughter was born via cesarean section almost eighteen years ago. The cesarean birth was not what I had envisioned or planned. As it does for many women, a cesarean left me feeling that my body was...
View ArticleDoula • Lactation • Newborn • Sleep Specialists
Coming soon ….. We hope you’ll keep an eye on our blog, and also our FB and other social media settings to stay abreast of our growth! We are building a whole new business and maternity agency to meet...
View ArticleTry A Little Tenderness, World Doula Week
My daughter was born via cesarean section almost eighteen years ago. The cesarean birth was not what I had envisioned or planned. As it does for many women, a cesarean left me feeling that my body was...
View ArticleDoula • Lactation • Newborn • Sleep Specialists
Coming soon ….. We hope you’ll keep an eye on our blog, and also our FB and other social media settings to stay abreast of our growth! We are building a whole new business and maternity agency to meet...
View ArticleTry A Little Tenderness, World Doula Week
My daughter was born via cesarean section almost eighteen years ago. The cesarean birth was not what I had envisioned or planned. As it does for many women, a cesarean left me feeling that my body was...
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