I was walking with Jack through our neighborhood community garden last summer when I saw this man walk in. [Read more…]
I’m Planning a Homebirth
I want to begin by saying that this is the hardest blog post I have ever written. I say that in all seriousness after 2 years of blogging about my deepest, darkest secrets. I’ve been staring at it for weeks. Typing, backspacing, retyping. It’s been hard because there is so much to say. I thought about making this a series, but at this point I cannot figure out how to break up this information. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: The Return of Your Period
By Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
Fan Question;
“Is it normal to start your period 4.5 months into breastfeeding my twins? Does it mean my milk will dry up? Any ideas.” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Establishing the Freezer Stash
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I’m trying to establish a pumping routine to have a milk stash. My daughter is a month old and I have only pumped a few times. Every time I do, she drinks my pumped milk sometime that day because I’m low after I pump. Every time I think about pumping I worry that she will need the milk, so I don’t and then I leak lol. Need some advice as to how to establish a good pumping routine and have a good stash….thanks” [Read more…]
Badass Jodie and Magic Jasper – Badass Breastfeeder of the week; 2-10-14
I am very new to your page, but I love the positive vibes, which is why I sent the photo of me trying to calm my baby, Jasper, with boobie milk [Read more…]
Badasses Unite
Badass Jessica was eating at Red Robin in Grand Rapids, MI when she received a special gift. [Read more…]
I Don’t Need Your Authority and MommyCon Chicago March 1, 2014
I can’t believe it has only been a year since I made my MommyCon debut! The Badass Breastfeeder has grown by leaps and bounds since the day I hobbled atop shaky legs to the front of a room full of like-minded Mamas to talk about nursing in public. I promised that room full of Moms an army of the world’s most powerful and important people. This army has grown more than 5 fold since that day and we are as serious, passionate and strong as ever. [Read more…]
I Did Not Stub My Toe Today: Breastfeeding Success
By guest blogger Cyndi
I have been nursing my oldest for 35.5 months and counting and nursing my youngest so far for 1 week.
I did not stub my toe today. [Read more…]
My Rainbow Nursling: Healing From Infant Loss
By guest blogger Kayce
I recently gave birth to my third baby girl, Samara. I’m twenty seven years old and my girls are 7 and 3 months. My middle daughter, Emma Blyss, would be turning 4 this year but she now resides in heaven. She passed away suddenly and completely unexpected on May 12, 2012. The day before Mother’s Day and two weeks before her second birthday. To this day we still do not know why as it was deemed natural causes.
I was never raised up to believe that breastfeeding was the best thing a mother could do for their child and still have very little support from my family. I’m forced to cover or be closed in a back room when I’m at a family member’s house. I even bear rude, ridiculous comments. I choose to breastfeed all three children. Honestly, I look to your awesome blog as my one and only support system (besides my wonderful husband). I’m very thankful I found such a badass group of moms.
