by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Fertility, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
Breastfeeding has many benefits to mothers—one of which is a delay in the return of fertility. Many mothers enjoy a year or more without periods after the birth of their babies. Breastfeeding as a birth control method is referred to as the lactational ammenorrhea...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
You may have read that it is necessary to restrict your diet in order to breastfeed. Or that spicy foods will upset your baby’s tummy. Perhaps you have heard that eating certain foods will make “better” milk. Thankfully, nature has ensured that we will...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
This is a test! Please read the following statements and respond “true” or “false” to each one. 1. If I breastfeed, I have to eat a bland diet. 2. If I eat broccoli, my baby will have gas. 3. If I have a glass of wine, I have to “pump and dump.” 4. I cannot drink...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Fertility, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
One of the biggest concerns of new moms is “will I make enough milk?” Most of the time this concern is unfounded because our bodies are beautifully designed to feed our babies. When I work with a mom who truly does not have enough milk to feed her baby, I...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood, Pregnancy
The best preparation for breastfeeding is simply making a firm decision. Research shows that women who commit to breastfeeding while pregnant are more likely to breastfeed than those who say they will “give it a try.” You don’t need to do anything special...