In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I created this video for all the breastfeeding mamas out there. This is for every woman who is nursing or who hopes to nurse in the future. This is the most important breastfeeding advice that you've probably never heard before. And just in case you are tempted to skip this video because you are sure it doesn't apply to you, please don't. Take a moment to watch. Listen to my story. See the tears in my eyes as I share my story. And then share it.  Every mother breastfeeding mother needs to know that this can happen to them. By sharing the message of excess lipase activity, you have the potential to save … [Read more...]

I nursed my children for a combined total of 48 months. That is 4 solid years of breastfeeding experience! In that time I learned just how beautiful breastfeeding can be. I also learned a lot about the technical and emotional side of nursing a baby. From thrush to pumping to weaning, here is a collection of important things I've learned about breastfeeding. 13 Thing I Want You to Know About Breastfeeding 1. Pain while nursing could be thrush. - Does your baby have white patches inside their mouth? Do they have a diaper rash that won't go away? Are your nipples sore? Those symptoms could mean that you, your baby, or both of you have thrush. … [Read more...]

When talking about weaning from breastfeeding there is a fine balance between being supportive and encouraging someone to wean their child too soon.  Yet, no one nurses forever.  There always has to be an end and sometimes that can be hard. Some moms may mourn the loss of their beautiful, intimate, nursing relationship that they had with their children.  This post is for those moms.  Those moms who are sad.  Those moms who cry at the thought of weaning.  Those moms who are just like me. My Weaning from Breastfeeding Story I weaned both of my children around the age of two.  Despite my struggles with extended breastfeeding and even my … [Read more...]

As you may remember, I'm a contributing author at Breastfeeding Place - a blog dedicated to encouraging and educating breastfeeding mothers.  Here are two posts I've written recently for Breastfeeding Place. When Allergies Strike: Claritin and Breastfeeding Do you suffer from allergies?  In this post I explore different medications and their effect on breast milk.  I called Infant Risk at Texas Tech Medical School to find out the latest research on allergy medications.  Continue reading to find out the risks associated with Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Benadryl, Aller Clore, Dimatapp, and decongestants while breastfeeding. How … [Read more...]