Breastfeeding

2 min

The Melanated Areola

It’s pretty majestic how we change colors. My areola turned a bold black, deeper than the chocolate of my irises...

2 min

What Does Listening To Your Gut Have To Do With Breastfeeding?

I believe, there’s infinite spiritual wisdom and hard-wired data that our mother installed deep within our intestinal walls.

2 min

I Got Caught Breastfeeding At Church

I thought children biblically, weaned at three.

1 min

Dear Serena, I Too Gain Weight While Breastfeeding

Serena said, despite working out, being vegan, not eating sugar, and “eating completely healthy,” she still managed to gain ...

2 min

I Almost Breastfed Our 5 Year Old

Our 5 year old used to frequently ask for breastmilk. And one time I almost gave in.

2 min

How Breastfeeding Introduced Me To Slow Living

There’s something magical about the natural rhythm of breastfeeding.

1 min

My Clavicles’ Beauty Routine

Beauty is accentuating what our Creator has naturally blessed us with. And for me that’s pronounced clavicles.

4 min

How Do You Handle Feeling Overwhelmed While Breastfeeding?

Be kind to yourself.

2 min

When Breastfeeding Weakens Your Wrists...

I experience a mild tingling in my hands when I nurse.

2 min

8 Non-Verbal Ways I Express Love To My Breasts

To me, love is an overwhelming amount of respect and admiration.

1 min

How Breastfeeding Revealed To Me My Own Abundance

I used to feel anxious about losing breast milk ...

2 min

Have You Ever Been So Exhausted From Breastfeeding That You Had To Fight To Keep Your Eyes Open?

Yes! In fact, naps are mandatory for me.

2 min

How Do You Handle Social Isolation During Your First Year Of Breastfeeding?

As a homemaker who breastfeeds beyond toddlerdom and homeschools small children, I’ve had my fair share of social isolation.

3 min

Have You Tried Cabbage Tea For Your Daughter’s Milk Teeth?

Cabbage allegedly heals injuries fast, is anti-inflammatory and has other amazing properties that are perfect for our teething babies.

2 min

My Lyft Driver’s Breastfeeding Rant

This Lebanese driver was so happy to see me breastfeeding. Here's what he said...

3 min

How Do You Shower With A Breastfed Child?

Showering mixes two things babies love, running water and naked breasts.

2 min

What Do You Feed Your 5 Month Old Breastfed Child?

Her first tooth broke at 4 months, and she’s been eating solids ever since. Here are her favorites... Sweet Potato 1. Wash sweet potato 2...

2 min

The Most Helpful Breastfeeding Videos

You can learn the basics of breastfeeding online for free. Here are the top videos that helped me on my journey.

3 min

What Pain Management Did You Use For The First 24 Hours Of Breastfeeding?

Once our baby came earthside, I really struggled to cope with the internal pain associated with breastfeeding.

1 min

7 Things I Learned About My Areola

They aren’t perfect circles,

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