September 27, 2012
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This book by Florence Williams sounds fascinating. In Best for Babes’ review of the book, they highlight seven key areas of focus. Mostly though, the book examines environmental pollutants and chemicals, and their effect on breast milk. The bottom line: “short of you … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
by Amy
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I didn’t even know that there was a trend among childbirth educators to encourage breastfeeding moms to forego breastfeeding at night in order to have a better night’s sleep. This was completely news to me until I stumbled upon this article. While … Continue reading
September 7, 2012
by Amy
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I just love this beautiful poem by Elizabeth Alexander. I hope you enjoy it too! Neonatology Is funky, is leaky, is a soggy, bloody crotch, is sharp jets of breast milk shot straight across the room, is gaudy, mustard-colored poop, … Continue reading
August 27, 2012
by Amy
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Last month, the New York Times published The Ideal and The Real of Breast-Feeding, written by Jane Brody. In the article, Brody examined the judgment and guilt that too often accompany the choices of how to feed our babies. Now this … Continue reading
August 24, 2012
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In both of my birth stories (here and here), I left out an important part of my experience. After wonderful labors and births, after delivering the placentas, and with my babies healthy, and in my arms, I realized that there … Continue reading
August 22, 2012
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Today is my second daughter’s birthday. In honor of her third (!) birthday, I’ve finally taken the time to write down her birth story. Why it took me so long? I do not know. Like I said when I shared … Continue reading
August 20, 2012
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I just had to share these beautiful photos. At the beginning of this month, I posted about the “Oh the Places We’ll Go… to Breastfeed” photo contest, and I couldn’t help but post the winners! Below is the winning image, … Continue reading
August 17, 2012
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Did anyone catch these recent pieces? I thought I’d share some good reads from the past couple of weeks related to pregnancy and birth that caught my attention. New research shows that vaginal deliveries are just as safe and successful … Continue reading
August 15, 2012
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“If a doula were a drug, it would be malpractice not to use it.” – Dr. John Kennell, Pediatrician Evidence shows that the continuous presence and support from a Doula during labor and birth contributes to: increased mobility fewer complications … Continue reading
July 30, 2012
by Amy
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Mother and Child are linked at the cellular level. Mothers’ Brains change after the birth of a child. Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies? The Surprising Science of Pregnancy. What an amazing title! Has anyone read this? It is certainly going … Continue reading