How I Came to Nurse My Toddler

When I was pregnant with my first child, I decided I was going to nurse him. It seemed like the obvious choice. My body was going to make this lovely milk for my own species, this perfectly designed food for my baby. Of course I’d nurse him! For one year.

Because you’re only “supposed” . . . → Read More: How I Came to Nurse My Toddler

Support From Unlikely Sources

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival!

This post was written as part of the Breastfeeding Cafe’s Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today’s post is about breastfeeding myths and . . . → Read More: Support From Unlikely Sources

Helping Other Moms Succeed

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival!

This post was written as part of the Breastfeeding Cafe’s Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today’s post is about your partner’s role . . . → Read More: Helping Other Moms Succeed

Old Enough to Ask for It

It’s happened. My young baby is a toddler, with budding verbal language. He’s reached the stage where his nursing elicits comments about his being too old to nurse. You’ve heard them all before, I’m sure.  When he’s old enough to ask for it, he’s too old to nurse. He should be drinking cow’s milk. I . . . → Read More: Old Enough to Ask for It

What If I Need A Break?

Dear Judy, I am exhausted and sometime’s my little ones nursing demands just wear me out. My baby is nearly 2 years old and it seems like he always wants to nurse.

Dear Mom, I know where you are coming from. It can get exhausting when your little one seems to need you so . . . → Read More: What If I Need A Break?

Dear Judy: Thank You For The Extended Breastfeeding Posts

I received this email yesterday from Stephanie Alford, a local mom whom I have interacted with as a client, a friend and a colleague. Receiving her note made me feel so great, that I just had to share it with you.

Judy, I’ve no time to write but I just quickly wanted to . . . → Read More: Dear Judy: Thank You For The Extended Breastfeeding Posts

The Breastfed Toddler

As many of you know, I nursed my son for a very long time. We kind of just followed his cues – with a little nudging along the way. Some of my favorite nursing moments are of when he was a toddler. I was browsing the web this morning and came across this diagram . . . → Read More: The Breastfed Toddler