Your breastfeeding relationship is precious and short. Mindful nursing means connecting with the experience in the moment, bringing your attention back to the milk. Simple Mindfulness Practice Mindfulness as a basic meditation practice brings us to a non-judgmental awareness and focus on the moment. That practice can be formal, as we might learn in yoga … Read more
World Breastfeeding Week Milk matters for babies, for mothers, for families, and for global health and sustainability. World Breastfeeding Week is our chance to re-commit to wellness. This campaign is a project of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding, which is “a global network of individuals & organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding … Read more
When money is tight, you need to think clearly about every baby prep purchase. The essential shopping list for breastfeeding support is short. Let’s start with a super short version of this post: you don’t need to buy anything to breastfeed. All you need is a baby and a breast. On the other hand, you … Read more
Whether planned or not, a lot of us who practice extended breastfeeding find ourselves breastfeeding while pregnant. This is normal and common in many cultures. Once you address a few potential concerns, you just need to be sure that you get enough nutrition, water, and rest as your body is nourishing three. My first child … Read more
Latch is a skill that both mother and baby need to learn when beginning breastfeeding in order to be sure that the baby gets enough milk and the mother is comfortable. This is the end of World Breastfeeding Week, which seeks to create support systems families need for successful breastfeeding. Last weekend was The Big Latch On, … Read more