Nursing and the Creepy Crawlies: Breastfeeding Agitation You might recognize it as the “creepy crawlies,” hot sweats, or just a general misery towards nursing when your milk lets down. Your nursing relationship with your older infant or toddler has been going just fine and then suddenly it’s driving you crazy!...
Sex after pregnancy may seem difficult initially, both physically and mentally. Many women report complications ranging from low libedo to physical pain months after giving birth. Health care providers instruct new moms to wait anywhere from four to six weeks after having a baby to engage in intercourse, regardless if...
The first discussion about milk sharing came from a source we aren’t used to and certainly don’t talk about much. “Wet nursing” was first mentioned in early texts telling the story of Moses, who, after being floated downriver, refused to nurse from an Egyptian nursemaid. Instead, they sent for a...
You’ve likely heard the saying that “breast is best”, and scientific research definitely backs up this claim. Breast milk is great for your baby’s belly, their skin, and even their vision. Perhaps the most important reason that breastfed babies thrive is that every little drop of breast milk is filled...
The breastfeeding relationship between a mother and baby is sensitive and powerful at once. This nourishing journey ebbs and flows, with moments where you’ll wonder if you’re really doing your best and others where you’ll feel like a strong and powerful mother. Supply issues cause heartache for many mothers who...