Breastfeeding Challenges 15
‘We are not “still” nursing, we are just nursing’
Standing in front of the mirror, right after a shower, seeing your every imperfection staring back at you from the fog covered glass. We’ve all done this. Just stood there wishing we could change this and that. Our bodies do so much for us and demonstrate immeasurable strength. Yet we spend so much time thinking about how we can look better, rather than celebrating who we are. While there are often outside pressures from media and other women, we tend … Keep Reading!!!
Bottles, Breasts and Babies – Feeding Siblings Differently
The Formula Fed Baby
When I was pregnant with my first breastfeeding was a given to me. It just seemed like the normal thing to do and I never considered anything else. I was under the impression that it’s simple – latch baby – end of story. I set up no support system, I didn’t do any research.
At the hospital I was made to feel like I couldn’t do it until the nurse was there to “help” latch baby, … Keep Reading!!!
A Breastfeeding Story: Breastfeeding with Inverted Nipples
Breastfeeding with inverted nipples – impossible?
By Brieanna Rochea
I’m sharing my story in hopes that I can be an encouragement to mothers who
have flat or inverted nipples. All throughout my pregnancy I was worried that
I would be unable to nurse my daughter because of my flat nipples. I was so
worried that I had nightmares about it. When she was born she was immediately
placed on my abdomen. Her cord was short, so she was unable to … Keep Reading!!!
