It started with my first pregnancy. I was at work and told some co-workers that I had decided I was going to try to have a natural birth. “Are you nuts?” one replied. “I don’t have that much pain tolerance.” Another looked shocked. “Not me, I want the drugs the minute I walk in the hospital,” she said. … Read more about Natural Birthing: Considerations and Concerns About Natural Births
Help for bothersome or (ow!) painful nursing issues. From latching issues to supply problems, thrush to mastitis, breastfeeding issues are common among new moms! Our expert resolves your more pressing (and painful!) breastfeeding challenges. When I teach classes to moms-to-be and new moms, there are so many questions that come up about breastfeeding. Many women have heard all … Read more about 8 Frustrating Breastfeeding Challenges—and Solutions
Are you looking for the perfect doctor for your child but don’t know where to start? Learn how to interview candidates and communicate effectively with your child’s physician. Every parent dreams of the perfect doctor for their child—someone willing to answer every question with patience and grace while simultaneously providing gentle, friendly, and even fun healthcare. Trying to … Read more about How to Choose a Pediatrician
The conventional wisdom about how to pump enough breast milk doesn’t work for everyone. Three thousand ounces of milk later, one working mother shares the advice no one gave her. Hear her breast pump success. If women logged hours on a breast pump the way pilots log hours in airplanes, I’d be doing long-haul flights … Read more about Secrets to Breast Pump Success – What no one tells you about being a pump mom
For numerous reasons, some women find that exclusive breastfeeding isn’t possible. The good news is that breastfeeding doesn’t have to be an all or nothing decision. How to combine breastfeeding and bottlefeeding from moms who’ve succeeded. Many women have a difficult time nursing their babies. Health, circumstances, or economic reasons may present an insurmountable barrier. And … Read more about Combining Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding – Balancing Breast and Bottle
Gleaning a better understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding and the numerous benefits it offers both Mother and Baby may help keep you motivated and increase your chances of success. Breastfeeding is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of new motherhood, but mastering the art of breastfeeding takes time. The first few weeks can be … Read more about 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby
Will you go back to work after Baby is born? Or do you think you want to stay home? Making this decision is a difficult for many moms-to-be. Take a look at what moms and experts suggest to help ensure you make the best decision for both you and your family. To stay at home … Read more about Work after Baby: Should You Stay Home or Should You Go Back?
Balancing a toddler and a bottle in one arm and the coffee you’ve barely had a chance to sip in the other, with a diaper bag and briefcase slung over your shoulder, you twist your body to maneuver out the front door. And those are only the first few minutes of what working mothers face … Read more about Balancing Act: 7 Ways Working Moms Make It Work
Feel guilty when you put your feet up to watch a new episode of Trading Spaces? How about when you down a whole candy bar — or you stay out a little later than usual with your book-club pals (or even wish you belonged to a book club)? Guilty again? Time to stop. Turns out … Read more about 14 Things Not to Feel Guilty About
It’s not always easy to make the transition from maternity leave to dealing with back-to-work guilt and anxieties. Your beautiful bundle has arrived, and it’s already time to go back to work. As with most working mothers, you’re more than likely experiencing endless anxieties. Should I return to work or not? Have I bonded enough … Read more about Should You Go Back to Work? Help for making the difficult post-baby employment decision