Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant (36-37 weekers)
A baby born at younger than 36 weeks is considered premature. A baby born at 38 weeks or later is considered full term. But what about the baby born from 36 weeks to 37 weeks, six days gestation? A baby […]
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The Plan… For Now: Elizabeth’s Story
by Elizabeth Napolin When I was 36 weeks and one day pregnant, we had some friends over for dinner. It had been a long work day and another one was scheduled the next day. I was not a happy camper when […]
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When Molly Came Too Early: Erin’s Story
by Erin Teeple I had no idea that breastfeeding would be important to me. But as a well-educated, prepared pregnant woman, I dutifully signed up for a breastfeeding class. During the class, the lactation consultant talked about latching, suckling, and […]
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The Mothers’ Space
The post below, by Balanced Breastfeeding mama and co-owner of 4th Trimester Support Libbie Feichter, gives some of the details of a new project I am honored to participate in. This is what I have been hyping in my newsletters the past few […]
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Changing the Plan: Kelly’s Story
by Kelly Paustian I planned to be that mama who would do whatever it took to give my little one the breastmilk he so desperately needed. I planned to seek out support and guidance when needed and offer it in […]
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Live Aloha
While we were in Hawaii, I learned that Aloha is not just a word for hello and goodbye, but a word that is filled with much more depth, meaning, and feeling. I would see this on the roadside: I found souvenirs […]
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When Breastfeeding is Unremarkable
by Kasey Stacey (Photo credit for featured image: Siné Stabosz) It seems to me that the bulk of my writing about breastfeeding centers on my experience with my son. As my journey with Vincent has been my first breastfeeding experience, […]
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Night Weaning
by Kasey Stacey I was about half way through my pregnancy with Brigid and I just couldn’t take it any longer. The constant night waking. The desire to be latched on the whole night. The non-stop need for physical contact […]
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Insanity Max Breastfeeding: A 2017 Breastfeeding Manifesto
In the year 2017, there is still a pervasive message that breastfeeding is natural and easy. “Babies were born to breastfeed!” they say. Well, babies are also supposed to be conceived naturally and be born through a cervix. We all […]
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Squishy and Mushy
by Libbie Feichter I teach a couple yoga classes every week. After my last baby, I went to teach my first class. A student approached me, “Have you lost all the baby weight?” The question hit me sort of hard, […]
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