You feed your baby what?!

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Before I even begin, please let me say that this is an opinion piece, not an advice article – nor is it medically endorsed or any of that other stuff.  Is it right?  For us.  For you?  I don’t really know. … Continue reading

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Upper Lip-Tie

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In a recent post we covered Tongue-Tie and what it can mean to a breastfeeding relationship.  What was not addressed was Lip-Tie, specifically upper lip-tie, also known as a Tight Labial Frenum.   The Labial Frenum is the small membrane that attaches the … Continue reading

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Tounge Tie

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 Tongue-tie, you may have heard about it, but just what IS it?  What does it mean?  And how can it affect you and your baby? The medical term for tongue-tied is a tongue twister in itself, Ankyloglossia – meaning a … Continue reading

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British Medical Journal publishes research in support of Delayed Cord Clamping.

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I have been MIA lately, and for this I apologize.  After my long break from writing and research, let me come back to the blog space with a piece that is a bit off topic, at least for a Breastfeeding … Continue reading

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What Should You Look for in a Prenatal Breastfeeding Class?

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Pregnancy, no matter if it’s your first or your tenth, is a time of change – for both you and your family.  Your body is changing in ways both familiar and strange, making way for the new life that is … Continue reading

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Quote for the New Year!

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Wondering when SHE will come back postpartum?

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“When will my period return?”  This is one of the most common questions poised by an exhausted mother after her new baby’s birth.  The answer varies from mother to mother, and from situation to situation, at least for breastfeeding families.  … Continue reading

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Emergency Preparedness – Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

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  In a recent Review published November 7th, 2011 in the International Breastfeeding Journal, attention was drawn to the differences in emergency preparedness regarding Breastfed infants vs. formula fed infants.  This review, complete with recommended lists of supplies for caregivers, … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding really does increase IQ – especially for boys.

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For most breastfeeding families, the benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby play a significant role in the choice to breastfeed – and the duration of the breastfeeding relationship.   Research is being performed everyday that enforces these … Continue reading

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30 Days Hath Novemeber – Day 3. “Something I never leave the house without”

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Day 3 of 30 Days Hath November!  Todays topic, which you can find on the So Fawned Blog is: Something I never Leave the House Without. I was going to be mundane and say ‘My daughter,’ but then I realized that … Continue reading

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