Self-Care in Motherhood

Ah…motherhood.  The excitement of pregnancy and the anticipation of that little one entering your life.  These feelings of enthusiasm can be quickly replaced by exhaustion and anxiety.   It can take a while before you are feeling in control again.  How can you keep up?  The idea of self- care can feel light years away. Whether…

baby latched at the breast

Breastfeeding. At what cost?

I admit, the title of the following article intrigued me enough to spend a few minutes reading it. Of course, my first thought was “breastfeeding is FREE, why wouldn’t someone be able to afford it?” As I read on, I had a better understanding of what the writer was telling me. Our society can make…

baby Breastfeeding

Trauma and Breastfeeding

I was recently asked to write a guest blog for Motherlove, on the topic of childhood sexual abuse and breastfeeding.  I was honored to be asked, and more than happy to comply. When I was completing my bachelors degree, I chose the topic of Trauma and Breastfeeding as the focus of my capstone project.  In…

Lactation and Ovulation

Lactation is known to halt ovulation, delaying regular periods for many women who are exclusively breastfeeding. Personally, this was one of my favorite benefits when I was nursing my babies. Of course, as with anything, there are no guarantees. However, most women I have met have had several months without a period after the baby…