Natural Parenthood

I hear this phrase several times a week. It troubles me because it implies that the baby is unwilling breastfeed. Nothing could be further from the truth. You baby was born to breastfeed! She is hard-wired to seek comfort and nutrition from you breasts. This is, after...

This summer I decided it was time to get a green thumb. So I went to the local nursery and picked out a large pot and some beautiful flowers that the storekeeper assured me would thrive despite my reputation as a former "plant killer". After all, my sister was still...

Myth: It’s normal to have sore, cracked nipples the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt! Ever! Think of all the  mammals who nurse their babies. Are they grimacing? Are they trying to avoid breastfeeding because of pain? Absolutely...

"My milk has just ‘come in’ and I’m engorged. My breasts are hard and they hurt. What should I do? How long will this last?" Most moms feel some breast fullness or swelling in the early days of breastfeeding. It’s a sign that the breasts are gearing up to feed a...