It's World Breastfeeding Week, and yes, breast is best for some people. Formula is best for others. Feed the baby, and don’t worry about what others say.
Since this is World Breastfeeding Week, let’s take a moment to reflect that in other parts of the world, nursing without a cover wouldn’t even be a debate.
I couldn't breastfeed my babies. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I'm sharing my story about the decision I made.
For the first six months of my son's life, he was exclusively breastfed. No formula, no solids, no rice cereal. Just me. During the second half of the year, we added organic foods to his diet. I pureed sweet...
Motivated by weekly episodes of "The Cosby Show," I planned — as a child — to become a doctor by the age of 30 and to promptly follow graduation with birthing six children. I came from a big family,...
I sit here typing this, 38 weeks pregnant with my third child, munching on two servings of Trader Joe's mini chicken tacos and doing some needed post-baby research.
There are so many articles suggesting how to prepare for the arrival...
At two years postpartum, I still don’t feel quite like myself. I carry extra baby weight, but it isn’t physical. It’s the weight of motherhood.
To help you, and to save pregnant feelings everywhere, I've come up with five things you should be ABSOLUTELY SAFE in saying to a pregnant woman.
"Mommy, push me high-yaaaa," my 2.5-year-old yells from his perch on the swing set glider, laughing in delight as I pull the ride-on toy back to launch him into the air, my burgeoning belly getting kicked along the way.
My...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's good timing, because I have boobs on the brain. Namely, my own boobs. (Although I'm sure yours are quite nice.) Considering their utility alone, my boobs have served me well over...
It is the eve of my 40th birthday. I've never felt better. I feel comfortable in my skin. I'm happy. With age truly does come a certain knowledge of the world and my place in it. Also, I'm pregnant.
This...
Moms everywhere agree: Pumping sucks! It can be painful at first, it's time-consuming, and it can be hard to find a comfortable, discreet place to do it. And the cleaning — there are so many parts to clean!
When my...
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It's that time of year — we're ready to savor the sunny days with outdoor meals at our favorite family-friendly restaurants! If you're in...
