Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Tidbits: Breastfeeding research, raw milk video

A recently published study shows that breastfeeding does not make your breasts sag. (An excuse that aristocrats have used for centuries to justify hiring wet nurses.) It’s factors like multiple pregnancies (and the hormones that go along with the condition), … Continue reading

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Preparing Your Older Child for the New Baby

I remember hearing horror stories about older kids and their jealousy towards the new baby in the house. One friend of mine even said her daughter tried to suffocate her baby with a pillow! photo credit: Phil Scoville I can’t … Continue reading

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Challenges of Being a New Mom

photo credit: mahalie During our pregnancies, especially with our first baby, many of us spent a lot of time imagining what motherhood would be like. We saw peaceful scenes in our mind like rocking our babies in a recliner while … Continue reading

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WW: Nursing Break

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Placenta Encapsulation and Ingestion

Carrie:  You’re back with Carrie at Natural Mom’s Talk Radio.  I am joined this week by Jodi Selander, with http://www.placentabenefits.info.  Good morning, Jodi. Jodi:  Good morning, Carrie. Carrie:  We’ve had some pretty unusual topics on this show before, but this … Continue reading

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Just In Time for World Breastfeeding Week

A (discreetly too I might add) nursing mom was asked to leave a Kentucky McDonalds. A family friend who was dining with mom said: “When she feeds, you can’t see nothing,” Doan said. “It’s ain’t like she exposes herself to … Continue reading

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World Breastfeeding Week Roundup

photo credit: Alexander Tundakov As World Breastfeeding Week draws to a close, I thought I would list some of the cool blog posts I’ve read this week, as well as share some of the posts published by yours truly on … Continue reading

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6 (or 7!) Random (or Interesting!) Things

Ok, I’m confused. Nell at CasualFridayEveryday tagged me with this meme. But since she was combining both a “6 Random Things” AND a “7 Interesting Facts” meme, I’m totally confused as to which one to do. It’s late, I’m tired … Continue reading

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Amy Spangler of Breastfeeding: Keep It Simple

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I thought I would publish a transcript of an interview I conducted before I started this blog. My guest was Amy Spangler, author of Breastfeeding Keep It Simple. Enjoy reading Carrie Lauth: I am … Continue reading

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My Experience of Nursing Through a Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing

Have you ever wondered if you can breastfeed your baby when you get pregnant again? A lot of moms automatically assume they must, or they are told to wean by their Doctors. The truth is, however, is that most women … Continue reading

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