It’s really common and actually pretty awesome that we Moms give ourselves such a hard time. We do this so that we can be better for our kids. We are constantly analyzing how things went down in certain situations, how we could have handled it better and what we need to change to give our kids the best. But it’s easy to forget that there are things that we are doing right all the time. Every single day we do some really amazing things for our kids. I bet you do these 5 things for your kids and you are a super hero to them because of it! [Read more…]
11 Affirmations of Birth
Before Jack came along and I was introduced to the world of parenting I had never heard of things like midwives, doulas, home births or birth affirmations. I probably would have laughed at these things, called them “hippie” and said they had no place in modern society. Since then I have come to not only feel that they have more of a place in society than most of the things I went through giving birth to Jack, but also to feel a deep sense of empowerment as I internalize more of the values behind these concepts. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Engorgement
by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“My baby is a week and 1/2 old. I wanted to breastfeed for a year. He is sleeping 6 hours at night and I wake up to sore engorged breasts. It is causing me to want to quit already. Will the engorgement stop?” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfed Baby Bowel Movements
By Anne Smith, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“What is normal for a breastfed baby in regard to bowel movements?” [Read more…]
Breastfeeding Generations
Badass Bonnie’s nana embodies our philosophy “Once a Badass, Always a Badass.” No matter how long ago you breastfed, no matter how long you breastfed for, you are always a Badass Breastfeeder!
“Going through old photos and found a picture of my nana breastfeeding my mom. She breastfeed my mom for 24 months. She has always been my role model and this gives me more reason!” By Badass Bonnie [Read more…]
The Ugly Side of Nursing Rooms
I support a woman’s right to choose what is best for her and her family. I support women who choose to cover when breastfeeding in public even though I choose not to. I support women who choose to use formula or to wean their babies even though this is not something that I personally choose. I genuinely believe that true empowerment comes when a woman has access to information and is able to make her own choice. I believe that empowerment is about the ability to choose, not the choice itself. [Read more…]
