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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. I’ll never forget how I struggled as a first-time breastfeeding mom–especially during the early days! My milk did not arrive until day 5, and I clearly remember taking a bath and looking […]
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5 Benefits of Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. There are many benefits of breastfeeding, but there are some benefits that just made this way of nourishing my baby a no-brainer for me. These are the reasons I chose breastfeeding in […]
How to Prepare for Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile you’re waiting for your baby to come, there are several things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding so that you can establish a good nursing relationship early on! This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. When new expectant mothers find out how passionate I […]
Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another {New Series Announcement}
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy oldest child will turn 5 tomorrow. Five years ago, I was a fumbling breastfeeding mess. My milk didn’t arrive until 5 days after her birth. I can remember taking a bath and looking at myself and just sobbing. “Milk? Where are you?” I asked my body. But I was determined to breastfeed my child–no […]
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Reading Time: 6 minutesAre you nursing one baby and expecting another? This post answers your questions about breastfeeding during pregnancy. Can you? Should you? Here’s what you need to know! Guest Post by Kate of Modern Alternative Mama When I was ready to get pregnant with my second baby, my first was only 9 months old. My biggest worry […]
The Best Foods to Feed Baby
Reading Time: 4 minutesWelcome back to First Year Friday! Two weeks ago, we started a new series on Starting Solids with a post on when to start. Today we will take a look at different approaches to starting solid foods. If there’s anything I’ve learned in nearly 3 1/2 years of parenting, it’s that everyone has an opinion […]
