Monthly Archives: August 2010

Cloth Diapering for a Modern Momma

This week, I ventured into the world of cloth diapering. I was previously a virgin to this momma movement and had not really seriously considered participating in it. I had used one brand disposables that worked great for us since … Continue reading

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Ecstatic Birth

I just finished renting and watching the film “Orgasmic Birth” http://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ I have to say I was more than skeptical about this film purely based on the title. However, I was impressed by the quality and amount of information that … Continue reading

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Celebrating Those Who Work Hard for Moms and Babies

This week I want to share with you a different type of activism!  There is a group called The House of Shine.  One of their big projects is to say thanks to someone who “shines.”  This is called the Yellow … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding: Gratitude

Please take a moment to add a comment with the names and contact info (and stories if you want!) of breastfeeding-friendly professionals who helped you along the way. Continue reading

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Labor Day Blog Carnival at Birth Activist

As Labor Day approaches I always stop to remember my daughter’s labor day weekend birth. While she was born the day before Labor Day, I still associate Labor Day with the day(s) I labored and gave birth. I started labor … Continue reading

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Unnecessary Comparison

As I approach the birth of my second baby I am thinking about things that I have done and have decided to do differently this time around because of things I have learned along the way with my first baby. … Continue reading

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I didn’t plan to be a nursing mom…

I didn’t always plan to be a nursing mom. In fact up until I was about 23 years old I had never even known anyone who breastfed their child. At this time I worked with a group of women who … Continue reading

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You say you want a revolution….

With the new recommendations on VBAC from ACOG you would think that birth activists would be rejoicing.  The sad reality is that we all know that while ACOG has in varying forms supported VBACs as a choice for women, that … Continue reading

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Beyond the First Six Months: “Extended” Breastfeeding

Much ado is made about breastfeeding initiation rates, supporting new breastfeeding moms, and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant’s life.  But what about those of us who want to breastfeed beyond 6 months, beyond a year? … Continue reading

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Chapters

I write this post not as a lactation professional, or a lactivist, or even a breastfeeding supporter. I write it as a mom. A mom who has spent the last two years of her life watching her child grow healthy … Continue reading

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