Lesson Learned: Stand-Up for Myself by Kristin Raimondo
My labor came on really quickly. I didn’t have any of those nice build-up contractions. The first one I ever had lasted about 3 minutes and it was serious. I was working as a nurse and walked up to the...
View ArticlePumping on the Road
I recently interviewed Sarah Ponder, a working mother who travels 6 to 8 days each month. Her youngest is one-year-old and she is still breastfeeding. This amazed me. Being a...
View ArticleBirth Story: Leaving Dignity at the Door
Many thanks to Allison Grenert who shared her birth story (and sense of humor) with us. At 36 weeks, my doctor noted that my blood pressure had been steadily going up. She told me that she wouldn’t let...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Advice, Information and Links
Photo courtesy of Daniel Lobo. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, the following is a list of links that offer breastfeeding support, advice and encouragement. Whether you are a pregnant woman who is...
View ArticleHow to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start, Part 2
Photo courtesy of Caitlin Regan. Breastfeeding initiation rates are on the rise in America with three out of every four women initiating breastfeeding at birth. But, only 13.3% of American moms are...
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