Breastfeeding While Traveling

A friend asked me recently about how I went with the long car trips with babies still breastfeeding. The short answer is…not very often! Although, I have traveled approximately 600 miles several times and I do have some suggestions. How many times have a listened to my baby cry wishing I could get him or [...]

My First Birth Experience, AKA Why I Like Homebirth Part 2

  Here is part 2 of my first delivery…in a hospital….(stay tuned for the video version as well as the other 8 birth stories!!) Of course everyone knows about how much rest someone gets in a hospital and this experience was no exception. I had a nurse as well as the baby (at least they [...]

Breastfeeding Basics (what you need and helpful tips)

When feeding your baby, the breast is best – it really is! It is usually rather easy (and not to mention inexpensive!) because all you need is healthy mom and hungry baby, you put the two together and a beautiful bond is formed. I would like to discuss some basics regarding breastfeeding that I hope will really be helpful [...]

Breastfeeding is a Gift

The ability to breastfeed your baby is a wonderful gift.  It benefits both yourself and  your baby. We can see this as a gift if we put aside our thoughts of soreness, chaffing and leaking. The benefits are amazing. When you nurse you are helping your body heal itself after birthing your baby. You are giving your baby the most complex [...]