Dispelling myths about breastfeeding has been a huge passion of mine ever since I began to realize that low breastfeeding rates can be attributed to the massive amount of misinformation out there. I have talked to so many women who thought they had to stop nursing for one reason or another, even though the nursing relationship was still mutually beneficial for them and their babies. Obviously each family must make decisions that are right for their individual circumstances. Making these decisions in a fully informed manner can help mothers know they made the best decisions possible for the circumstances they were in at ...Read More
What I Wish I Had Known: 12 Breastfeeding Tips for First Time Moms
Breastfeeding can be intimidating. We all have heard time and again it is the best choice for babies. Everyone has their own list of reasons about why you should breastfeed. As you consider breastfeeding, or maybe just want to know other people’s thoughts about it, here are some breastfeeding tips I wish I had known from the start. I hope these will help you, as you make the best choices for your family. I knew before my first son was born that I wanted to breastfeed. I was positive that it was the best choice for me and for him. Unfortunately, there were a lot of things I did not know until after I started. Some of ...Read More