Motherhood

While there is some different thoughts about starting babies on solid foods ranging from beginning at four months to waiting until one year, the average age seems to be six months. When my baby reached six months I gathered some of the best books I could find...

You probably already know that certain foods and herbs can increase milk supply. Oatmeal, fenugreek* and blessed thistle* and many others all have a reputation for helping mothers overflow with milk. But did you know that some foods can actually decrease milk...

On my birthday I wondered what my mother was thinking before she went into labor? Had she taken any childbirth classes? (No.) Was she informed on what was going to happen with her body? (No.) Was she scared? (Yes!) Was my Dad going to be with her during labor and...

These are things that I see or read every day: From my clients, from professionals and websites focusing on newborn issues. Each one of these statements could be an entire post. As time goes on, I hope to link each myth with a thorough explanation as to why it's a...