Latina Moms | Daughters
Nursing in public can be daunting for many new mothers. There’s social stigma and fear of flashing the flesh working against our maternal mission to meet our baby’s every need, no matter the time or place. The fact is, in winter, we’re adorned with sweaters, scarves, and layers that make discrete nursing in public possible. [...]
I had the hardest time when I started breastfeeding my baby. Not because I didn’t have enough colostrum for him—quite the contrary—but because, as a first-time mom, I felt clumsy and frustrated every time I had to feed him. Was I doing it the right way? It turned out I wasn’t. Because I didn’t want [...]
Obstetricians are quick to warn pregnant women about the dangers of consuming alcohol, cold cuts, and too much fish during pregnancy. What’s less common is advice on keeping your breast milk wholesome and safe for your baby after he comes into this world. While restrictions are lessened considerably once you give birth, there are many [...]
Last week, I felt a little clog in my right breast. No big deal; I have an oversupply of milk so I get a little backed up from time to time—nothing some massage in a hot shower can’t take care of. But this time was different. At yoga that morning, I felt a little lightheaded [...]
I recently wrote a very personal piece about how I was pumping milk to give to some friends who are adopting. After writing about my experience with breast milk donation, I was asked why it’s important and how a person can go about it. So, here’s the why and the how of breast milk donation. [...]
From my very first time, I hated my breast pump. I couldn’t stand sitting still, holding the flanges to my breasts, feeling my nipples pulled taut, hearing the motor’s swishing sound as the machine extracted as much milk from me as it could. It was so cold, so sterile, so uncomfortable. I hated it. Now, [...]
At Annabelle’s two month wellness check-up in July, our pediatrician asked me how everything was going. I told him about how she would sleep for a solid six hours before waking up to nurse at night, then go back down for another three or four. I bragged about how her bowel movements were normal and [...]
Breastfeeding is healthy, natural, and a wonderful way to bond with your newborn, but—if like most moms—you can’t always be there to nurse your baby, a breast pump is a necessity. In this video, Amanda Edwards gives you the rundown on electric vs. manual, single vs. double, and great tips to have you pumping stress-free [...]
I’ve nursed all three of my kids. I breastfed longer with the first two than with the last one but each time I weaned them, the horrible guilty feeling was there. I quit breastfeeding for different reasons with each child and with two of them, I nursed in tears for months. Was I being a [...]
I’ve written before about the less-spoken-about challenges of breastfeeding. It really can be painful and anxiety-inducing, especially for first-time moms. But there are ways to avoid discomfort, deal with pain, and increase a mother’s enjoyment of the breastfeeding experience. Here are some of the tips that I’ve used myself: PAIN RELIEF When you’re nursing and [...]
