Pressure to Wean
So yesterday I was talking this woman I know and I was expressing how Jack was having a hard time settling down for sleep in the rocking chair the night before; tossing and turning, doing gymnurstics,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Success After Preemie in NICU
By guest blogger Reve P. Our son was born at 31 weeks and 4 days gestation after I was on hospital bed rest for 2 weeks in preterm labor. Thankfully, his lungs were well-developed due to steroid shots...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Doctors About Birth and Breastfeeding
Dear Doctors, I want to personally thank you for dedicating your lives to helping people maintain wellness. You have gone through a lot of schooling and gained a ton of experience to be able to guide...
View ArticleThe Milky Way: Witness the Nature of Nurture
The Milky Way is an eye-opening documentary about breastfeeding and an expose’ of the pervasive formula marketing in America. The U.S. has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world; the simple...
View Article11 Tandem Nursing Myths Busted
By Abby Theuring, MSW and Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC The amount of misinformation about breastfeeding is staggering so it’s sort of surprising to me that when it comes to tandem breastfeeding the problem...
View Article10 Things To Do With Your Breastmilk
Besides feeding it to your baby! Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder shares her fun ideas! What are yours? The post 10 Things To Do With Your Breastmilk appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View ArticleBreastfeeding Is Hard Work
Sometimes people truly do not understand what we do all day. The house is a mess, we haven’t gotten dressed, we haven’t eaten and items on the to-do list are unmarked. People think we’re on vacation...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Through the Night
For more on this topic click here for our podcast episode. When my baby was just a couple months old my pediatrician told me that he should be sleeping 10-12 hours a night without waking up. He didn’t...
View ArticleReasons Your Child Wants To Breastfeed
Your child wants to breastfeed for so many reasons other than to fill their belly. A fussy nursling does NOT mean you have a low milk supply. A constatnly nursing child does not mean they are missing...
View ArticlePeapodMats Review and Giveaway!
Every parent can relate to the misery of changing the sheets in the middle of the night. Whether you have leaking breasts, sick kids (wow the mess!) or you’re in that potty training phase the fact is...
View ArticleMilk Supply Myths That Hurt Breastfeeding
When we do not have the correct information about what's going on with our bodies and our babies we cannot possibly reach our breastfeeding goals! The post Milk Supply Myths That Hurt Breastfeeding...
View ArticleVitamin D and Iron Supplements For Breastfeeding Babies
As adults we take vitamins all the time because we are told we are deficient. Does this mean our breastfeeding babies are too? Were you told to give Vitamin D or Iron to your baby? The post Vitamin D...
View ArticleLopsided Breastfeeding Breasts and Shitty Titties
Is it normal for breastfeeding breasts to be lopsided? The post Lopsided Breastfeeding Breasts and Shitty Titties appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View ArticleConfronting Medical Professionals About Bad Breastfeeding Advice
There is really nothing that gets me more annoyed than a medical professional giving out misinformation about breastfeeding. Unless they have gone through specific lactation training then they do not...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Zoloft
Are you taking Zoloft or wondering if it is safe? Dr. Samantha Radford is a chemist who breaks down the science so you can make an informed decision. The post Breastfeeding and Zoloft appeared first on...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Vitamin D For A Breastfeeding Baby
There is a lot of conflicting information about whether or not breastfed babies need a vitamin D supplement. Our lactation consultant is answering this question! The post Ask A Lactation Consultant:...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Fat Content In Breast Milk
Many doctors will tell you that your breastmilk doesn't have enough fat in it and that you should switch to cow's milk. The post Ask A Lactation Consultant: Fat Content In Breast Milk appeared first on...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Fussy At The Breast
Does a fussy breastfeeding baby mean you are not making enough milk? Probably not, babies are fussy and distracted eaters. The post Ask A Lactation Consultant: Fussy At The Breast appeared first on The...
View ArticleMaternity and Nursing Bras By Cake Maternity
Cake Maternity has a huge selection of maternity and nursing bras that are comfortable and functional as well as ethically sourced. The post Maternity and Nursing Bras By Cake Maternity appeared first...
View ArticleBrooke’s journey from exclusive pumping to breastfeeding
Brooke shares her story of exclusive pumping her first baby and breastfeeding her second! The post Brooke’s journey from exclusive pumping to breastfeeding appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
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