Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains

Today’s tips come from one of our readers. Brandy sent in her story and I just had to share with you, because as you know- take the advice from those who have been there! You never know what will work for you.

Maybe I’m just lucky?  Or maybe I have had some GREAT advice . . . → Read More: Avoiding Engorgement And Other Over Production Pains

Nursing Multiples- An Incredible Journey!

Hi there Mommy News & Views readers! My name is Dare. I am a twenty-something mother of three boys, 3 yr. old twins and a 16 month old. In my “free” time I’m a birth doula and the author of GiveThemRoots, an environmental family blog. I was blessed to nurse my twins for 16 months and I hope what I share with you . . . → Read More: Nursing Multiples- An Incredible Journey!

Breastfeeding with Hypothyroidism- A Surprise Diagnosis

Kayris Wall is a mother to two living in Baltimore City, Maryland and when she was just 23 years old she was diagnosed with a “middle-aged woman’s disease.” Being pregnant with a thyroid condition is difficult enough with it’s own trials and obstacles to overcome. Once you deliver your healthy bundle of joy the . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding with Hypothyroidism- A Surprise Diagnosis

Breastfeeding- It’s Worth A Try!

I believe every woman should at least consider breastfeeding their babies. Lets be honest- breastfeeding is tough at first! It can be painful and frustrating but it won’t last long. Soon you and your baby will be pros! Stick with it and reap all of the many benefits. Breastfeeding is good for you, your . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding- It’s Worth A Try!

Creating A Healthy Environment For Our Children

Today, in the United States, we are seeing a rise in chronic childhood disease and illness.  Our children are suffering from asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, autism and cancer,  just to name a few. There is increasing scientific evidence that chemicals and other dangerous toxins in the environment are causing many of these childhood . . . → Read More: Creating A Healthy Environment For Our Children

One Moms View On Breastfeeding And Co-Sleeping

Public health authorities seem intent on making motherhood impossible. They rightly tell mothers how important breastfeeding is and then wrongly suggest that co-sleeping is unsafe. Some of them, like the Australians, also tell parents that it is detrimental to use techniques like controlled crying to get their baby to sleep (and I . . . → Read More: One Moms View On Breastfeeding And Co-Sleeping

Ask Judy

As a mom and advocate of breastfeeding I’m always looking out for great tips and ready to answer questions- So let me just open things up and say

ASK ME!

Really it’s okay- no question is ‘stupid’ and I welcome them. I also love to hear some great tips! So please take a moment . . . → Read More: Ask Judy