Men Can Breastfeed?!
I wanted to end World Breastfeeding Week with a futuristic thought of breastfeeding….kind of.
How do you feel about men breastfeeding?
Not possible? Not true.
There is even scholarly literature on the subject!
Male Lactation by Professor Patty Stuart Macadam of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto (Complete Mother, Fall, 1996, Volume 43).
Male breasts have milk ducts. Men also produce oxytocin and prolactin, the hormones you need to produce milk. This can be stimulated using lactation … Keep Reading!!!
Yoga Nursing!
A friend of mine sent me this picture and keeping with the theme of the week I thought it was the perfect time to share!
Whether it makes you giggle or say “what the heck?” I hope it amuses you!….. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
A Breastfeeding Story: Angie
For today’s feature, I’d like you all to meet Angie!
1. Tell us about your personal breastfeeding experience with your children:
I’ve been naturally feeding since the birth of my daughter, 4 1/2 years ago. I fed her all through the pregnancy with my second daughter and tandem nursed until just recently when #1 decided she didn’t want to anymore (although she still occasionally sees her sister doing it and asks for it). Through the pregnancy it was tough … Keep Reading!!!
Breastfeeding Photo
As I bask in the sun today, I wanted to leave you with this very cool picture that no one can seem to find the person to give credit for (if you do know who deserves credit for this picture, contact me):
… A Breastfeeding Story: Erin
Meet Erin!
Here are her thoughts on breastfeeding:
“I nursed my older son and am currently nursing my 5 month old. I nursed exclusively for about 9 months with my first and hope to go longer with my baby now. I only wish i had more support when I first became a mom because I would have liked to nurse longer. Today, I have that support system. As a mother I know that I need to be the one standing … Keep Reading!!!
Three Ways to Bond with Your Teen
Being a teenager is hard, and some might argue that being a parent of a teenager is even harder. While teenagers are adjusting to bodily changes, increasingly complicated social climates, and weathering the long transition from childhood to adulthood, parents are adjusting to unprecedented attitudes, increasingly complicated kids, and weathering the long transitions from cradling babies to allowing their kids to have a little more freedom.
When your child was a newborn, family bonding was no more than a … Keep Reading!!!
Big-ticket Gifts for Big-ticket Grads
Graduating is a big deal, regardless of that from which one is graduating. It is all about seeing something important and challenging through to completion. The later in life you are, the harder it is to finish things. That is because you have so many other responsibilities. But finishing a college degree at any stage of life is worth celebrating.
It is also important to realize that not all degrees are created equally. A Bachelor’s degree takes twice as long … Keep Reading!!!
Breastfeeding An Adopted Older Child
I’d like everyone to meet Jenny!
1. Tell us about your personal breastfeeding experience with your children:
My daughter joined our family via adoption when she was 10 months old. I had followed the Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation for the previous 12 months so that I’d be able to breastfeed her. I amazed both my husband and myself when I was able to bring in a significant milk supply by the time we traveled to Ethiopia to … Keep Reading!!!
List of the 7 Best Food Trucks in Orlando
Orlando is a great family vacation destination; after all, with Disney World and Universal Studios, there’s so much to do in this great Florida city.
Part of any great family vacation is the food, and when you’re out and about finding an amazing restaurant isn’t always easy. That’s why we put together this list of food trucks in Orlando. They offer great food while you’re on the go seeing the city sights. So whether you’re staying at the Holiday… Keep Reading!!!
8 Things to Notice for Your Best Turkey on Thanksgiving Day
You always prepare Thanksgiving’s turkey for your family every year. Nevertheless, is the way you process it correct? Let’s find out in the subsequent content!
1. Preliminary process is important
All the foods need having excellent preliminary process to gain the best flavor, particularly, turkey. The process requires two steps, including defrosting and brining. Most home cooks never allow the turkeys to have sufficient time to thaw and keeps complain about their crumbly taste.
A turkey needs at least 3 … Keep Reading!!!
Parental control apps: Do we really need them?
The Internet has dramatically changed our lives. It has shaped our culture, revolutionized communications, and provided new ways of entertainment. We use it in almost everything we do, from shopping and paying bills to sharing a happy moment with a friend. What about our kids? Well, the truth is that while the Internet is highly useful for us, it can be pretty dangerous for our children. This is where parental control apps come into play. However, the question is whether … Keep Reading!!!
