We must NOT make mothers who DIDN’T BREASTFEED feel guilty. Offending women who DIDN’T BREASTFEED seems to be the latest taboo. Never openly say that: breastfeeding has amazing benefits, or that breastmilk is the best for a child, never point out that formula is not equal, never list the various, slight or more serious issues, …
The support of many people towards breastfeeding is affected by numerous “BUTS”. “I am in favour of breastfeeding, but … gosh, we are in a renowned restaurant, could you not cover yourself?” “I am in favour of breastfeeding, but … it should be done discreetly, without ostentation!” “I’m in favour of breastfeeding, but … …
All mothers have milk. This statement triggers vehement discussions on the web, dividing those who claim that we are mammals and therefore breastfeeding is normal, natural and those who not having been able to breastfeed, feel judged for a supposed “non-commitment”. But it is not just about commitment, although it does play a big …
Formula Supplementing is Often the Antechamber of a Breastfeeding Journey that Ends Earlier. Or Fails. How does “Formula supplementing” work? And can we return to exclusive breastfeeding from that? Supplementing is increasingly common and is being introduced earlier and earlier. The things is, it is being introduced even when not really needed. A …
I BREASTFED both my children for a long time, on request and exclusively. And I am still nursing my 4-year-old girl. It has been, a very intense experience for me so far, one of the most significant of my life. Where I live, breastfeeding past infancy is decidedly a very unusual choice for many. I …
A few days ago I saw an amazing picture by the photographer Leo Carvajal (portraying a woman’s breast squirting milk) . The picture was shared by a few Facebook pages including mine and quickly BANNED. So I decided I would try to do a similar one. With my own ‘tools’. I am still breastfeeding my …
Tips for Talking to Teenagers About Drugs Talking to your teen about drugs can be difficult but it is incredibly important. Speaking to teens when they are younger can help prevent stress, addiction and succumbing to peer pressure. It is important to realise teens can become addicted to drugs in the most loving and supportive …
The Only Parenting Apps You Will Ever Need We all know that being a parent or caregiver is hard, so it’s important to get help where we can. Fortunately, the past ten years have seen the release of hundreds of mobile apps specifically designed to help frazzled parents stay organised. But how can you choose …
Today I want to share with you some of the worst breastfeeding advice I have ever heard of. The one that you should absolutely ignore because all it will do, is make your breastfeeding journey unnecessary difficult and fill your mind with doubts. Advice on breastfeeding is wasted nowadays and everyone (including those that don’t …
Those who are not familiar with children and breastfeeding may not know that breast milk is called the “golden liquid”. Reason being: it really is. This statement often brings forward the wrath of those, who still want to argue that breast milk is not “all that”, those that claim formula is “as good as” and …
