Later today I will post a review of the baby blog of 2007 so why does breastfeeding get its own category? Well, in part as an answer to readers who want to read what I’ve written on breastfeeding. I’ve written so much on breastfeeding at this point that you all have asked for an index of sorts so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for. It’s also in part because I’ve become known as the breastfeeding lady. . .guru. . .whatever you want to call it. I’ve been at this breastfeeding business for a long time and many of … Continue reading →

This blog is inspired by two happenings. The first is a thread in the forums about us poor moms who endure countless quips about when the baby will start formula, how we have to supplement or various other myths about breastfeeding. The second happening is my own unwanted breastfeeding advice wrought down upon me by my daughter falling down the stairs and sustaining a large goose egg on the forehead. . .but let me back up. One of the twins fell down the stairs this weekend. As is my custom when my children are hurt like this, I proceeded to … Continue reading →

I’m really not against setting breastfeeding goals. If you’ve read any of my blogs you probably could’ve figured that out. The problem, however, is what happens when we don’t achieve those goals. I have spoken to countless women who for one reason or another felt like a failure for not meeting her breastfeeding goals. I do think moms need to actively pursue breastfeeding as they would good nutrition later in childhood, but not meeting your breastfeeding goals does not a failure make! It Wasn’t Working It is rare that women, medically speaking, cannot breastfeed. Unfortunately though, there is not a … Continue reading →