I have been curious how pierced nipples affect breastfeeding. So I did some research, and if you have ever wondered about this too, then here’s the scoop. Pierced nipples shouldn’t cause a problem with milk production, but they can cause the breast to leak a little more due to the extra holes. Each nipple has [...]
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My entire life I’ve enjoyed being PMS-free. While friends endured monthly suffering I stood to the side wondering what all the fuss was about. I mean I intellectually understood what PMS was all about but why it affected some women and not me, I just chose not to question. Okay, okay, sometimes I’d go a [...]
Welcome Breastfeeding Carnival readers! This month participants are writing about overcoming breastfeeding challenges. Since the Breastfeeding Carnival falls on a Monday, this week’s post will replace my regular Monday Musings post. To overcome breastfeeding challenges, whether they be physical, social or emotional, the best thing to do is attend La Leche League meetings. The free mom-to-mom [...]
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I’ve had such a bad day today. Not only was the work day bad but the fact that I can’t go out tonight to release the pressure that builds inside you when you have a bad day is, well, very bad. So I’m blogging about it. Without a picture. Just so you get how bad [...]
This is Post #3 in my Breastfeeding and Mental Health series. Today I am honoured to have a guest post from Arwyn at Raising My Boychick who shares her experience of a meeting with her psychiatrist when she was considering having a baby and breastfeeding. The other posts in this series can be found here, [...]
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