Well said.:applause: it makes about enough sense to argue that a woman's right to choose formula is being compromised as it does me claiming my...
Maybe the pro-sample folks can answer a few questions..... 1) Does providing free formula samples actually benefit a new mother and her baby?...
Yes, I exculsively breastfed all 7 of mine for the first six months. They were all breastfed until they were at least 2.5 years old. I...
One last thing, because most of this debate is about an issue that does not even exists; NYC and NYC hospitals are not banning formula and...
I always wonder why, in so many undeveloped nations where women are literally near-starving, the vast majority are able to breastfeed, yet the...
Wonderful news! Sending lots of "sticky baby" vibes your way! :party::party::party::party:
I'm sorry you had such a difficult birth, it must have been very traumatic for you. :grouphug: Thank goodness you are still here and your son...
jgirl, I agree with you, if a woman absolutely does not want to breastfeed, she should not be forced. However, the hospitals are not saying that...
This is probably to comply with the Baby Friendly Initiative http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/
For sticky diaper pins, poke them into a bar of soap overnight, they'll go right through the diaper.
I've always used cloth and pins for all of my babies. I used the good, old-fashioned bird's eye flat diapers, the ones you have to fold yourself...
I don't punish. At 2 and 3, and even 4, they don't need to be punished, they need re-direction. Their thoughts and awareness move much faster...
I've had five homebirths, and have attended hundreds (as a midwife). My mom had 2 UC's, not planned, though, she just went so fast the midwife...
You're not a failure. You are a good Mama who experienced the loss of her baby. And yes, I am acknowledging you as a SISTER MOTHER, because you...
Several moms here have suffered pregnancy losses before going on to have their healthy, beautiful children. 15 - 20% of all pregnancies end in a...
She is just as cute as she wanna be! I love her dress, Holly, so adorable and classic! Happy Birthday, Moire!
Wear cotton panties and change them often. If you are particularly juicy, wear cloth (gentler and less irritating than commercial, disposable...
YESm have the frenulum snipped! Not only for your nursing comfort now, but tongue tie can develop into a speech impediment later.
Lock the doors, take the phone off the hook. Seriously.
Oh, dear. You have been getting all kinds of advice! Give your cat some love, and give your hubby kitty-doodie duty!:)
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