When Breastfeeding Sucks: 13 Things to Try
If you are like most pregnant and newly postpartum mamas you are aware of the many benefits that breastfeeding offers to you and your baby. You also probably have a goal in mind for how long you would...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Resources Now Available on Richmondmom.com
We have some great breastfeeding articles and tips in this week’s online Real Richmond Parents section of Richmondmom.com.In addition, as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, we have also provided an...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding that Everyone Forgets to Mention
Alex provides a little sense of humor about breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2013. We think she's pretty awesome because we agree that every woman should have the opportunity...
View ArticleNursing a Newborn with a Toddler Underfoot: Creating a Peaceful Environment
When my second little boy was born, my wild and spirited toddler added a whole new dimension to the already great responsibility of breastfeeding a newborn. I was surprised by how difficult it was to...
View ArticleWhy I Hate Breastfeeding (and the Totally Selfish Reasons Why I Do It Anyway)
I’m not good at breastfeeding.I make plenty of milk, tons of milk; that’s not the problem. I nurse in public discretely though I’m not ashamed of it. Sometimes people will have whole conversations with...
View ArticleMy Story is One of Support
Written by Special Guest Writer Kelli RamirezMy story is one of support. My son Benjamin was born 7 weeks early at St. Mary’s. He was in the NICU for 13 days.Although we were not able to latch...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: A Word of Advice…
Written by Special Guest Writer Ailsa LongMy Doula, McRae Brittingham, recommended that I share my breastfeeding story with you to help others in their quest to breastfeed naturally.A word of advice …I...
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