What if Breastfeeding Is Really, Really Hard?

As you read in my previous post about my breastfeeding story, I had a fairly easy time with breastfeeding. While my birth stories were less than ideal (two emergency C-sections and one planned C-section), breastfeeding came easy to both me and my babes.

However, I know many women who weren’t as lucky.

So what happens when breastfeeding is really, really hard?

Marci S. — a mom of two — talked to me about her experiences and how breastfeeding was one of the biggest challenges for her as a new mom. Read More

4 Reasons I’m Thankful for Breastfeeding

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I don’t know about your family, but in my crazy, crowded, cozy home after we all load our plates to the breaking point, we go around the table and say what we are thankful for. A cheesy tradition to be sure, but it’s tradition and who am I to mess with that?

I am very lucky I have a lot to be thankful for, and this year I will be thanking my body. Read More

How to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives

If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, your feet are probably swollen, you pee 30x a day (or maybe 30x an hour), and all you want is for your baby to come out and be in your arms. Those first few newborn snuggles will rock your world, but then some of the realities of being a mama set in. You have to actually try to feed this beautiful baby!

I know it’s not easy, which is why I have some insider tips that I hope help you on your breastfeeding journey. Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Pumping at Work…From Someone Who’s Been There

Whether your baby is six-weeks, twelve-weeks, or six-months, heading back to work after child birth and maternity leave is no small feat. Not only are you leaving your baby for the first time, but if you’re a nursing mama then you have a whole new world of pumping at work to learn.

I pumped at work for two full years (one for each of my daughters). What nobody tells you is that learning how to efficiently pump at work is like learning a new skill. Read More