The only time a woman sees weight gain as a positive thing is when she’s pregnant! During pregnancy, your body makes a lot of adjustments to prepare for the arrival of the new baby as well as its nourishment in the early months. One of these is the accumulation of fat – yes, your body’s doing…Read More
How to Overcome Common Breastfeeding Problems
“Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” – Pamela K. Wiggins Notice how the above quote talks about who’s first in line to benefit from breastfeeding – the Mom! Yes, with World Breastfeeding Week, everyone is talking about the benefits of breast milk – antibodies, immunity, bonding, warmth etc. etc….Read More
5 Golden Reasons Why I Think Breast is Best
“A baby nursing at a mother’s breast… is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature.” – David Suzuki When I think about it, I feel really lucky that I was given the choice to breastfeed. It may come as a surprise that many Mommies don’t have the option, and many choose not to. And…Read More