The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, a publication by La Leche League, is a must have for breastfeeding mothers!
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I enjoyed chatting with midwife and lactation consultant Amberley about breastfeeding frequently asked questions. Here is our recorded interview. Thank you Amberley!
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Download this children’s book for free! I wrote it for you to read with your breastfeeding toddler. Weaning from breastfeeding is not “breaking a bad habit.” It’s transition time, and I hope this book can help as you and your toddler grow and change together.
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Attending a birth at Gaslini Hospital in Genoa was a positive experience. In this post I share photos and information about the building and protocols that they have around birth.
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It happens. Breastfeeding doesn't work out for everyone. And if this is your case, I'd like to tell you something.
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"I truly did not feel anything - even though the monitor showed the contractions were at 75-90% intensity. The only way I knew I was having a contraction was the skin of my belly got tighter and harder (more than it already was at it's maxed out, 9 months state)." Amy tells us the story of Luke's birth in Virginia, USA.
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Finally, the birthing tub. That water was sent from God. Embracing me with its warmth. Angels whispered to me that I could do this. Hallelujah. I relaxed. My husband put a cool wet handkerchief on my forehead. I felt his strong presence. I knew my little girl was on her way.
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When I left the hospital after giving birth to my first baby, a doctor told me to make sure that the baby does not sleep in my bed with me. "Okay," I thought. We had a bassinet next to our bed. I'm sure she'll be cool with that. I had no idea about the heated cosleeping debate that exists all over the world amongst mothers, babies, dads, and healthcare professionals. I was about to be thrown into the worry or not to worry frenzy.
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