by Danny Pitt Stoller
Mommyblogs are buzzing about the new Similac ad—called “Sisterhood of Motherhood”—which ostensibly calls for a truce in the ongoing Mommy Wars. [Read more…]
Perseverance Through Breastfeeding Struggles
by Kimberly
My daughter and I had a very rough start to breastfeeding. I knew very little about it, besides I wanted to bf. When she was born, she didn’t latch on like everyone said she would/should. I had nurses grabbing my breast and shoving it into my daughters mouth (upsetting us both). Then I was told she had trouble latching because I had flat nipples. I had never heard of flat nipples but I was suddenly very ashamed of my body. I felt disgusting and like a failure. [Read more…]
The Making of The Badass Breastfeeder: My Breastfeeding Story
I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. I don’t remember ever seeing anyone do it. I just thought it sounded right. I read a lot on the subject and knew it could be hard work. I knew to watch out for hospital staff giving my baby a pacifier and a bottle as this might cause nipple confusion. I knew I needed to start immediately after delivery. It was on my birth plan and the nurses were on board. [Read more…]
