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Sexual Feelings When Breastfeeding
Many mothers feel sexual arousal during breastfeeding, but are often so ashamed or concerned about it that it’s never spoken about. If you’re one, it’s more common than you think, and there’s nothing wrong with you. Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love
Preventing Flat Head Syndrome
What is plagiocephaly — flat head syndrome — and how can it be prevented? Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Babywearing, Family Safety, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch
Coping With Illness As A Parent
Coping with long term illness as a parent is incredibly demanding, and requires extra human patience. Here are a few tips from someone currently suffering illness, and trying to parent through it. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Responding With Sensitivity
Six Ways to Bond With Your Unborn Baby
Not everyone feels overwhelming love for their babies at or before birth, but if you did for one and don’t for the other, the guilt can be overwhelming. Here are a few thoughts on how to develop and encourage the bond of maternal love with your unborn child. Read More…
10 Comments | Posted in Birth, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
Passing On Attachment Parenting
How were you motivated to learn more about attachment parenting? Read More…
6 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Parenting Philosophies
My Baby’s Eyes
You looked up and in to my eyes And in that moment My whole world changed Time stood still, And sped up I saw your first steps, words, bruise I saw your first day of school Your first kiss, tears, disappointment Your first love, graduation, wedding I saw your first home away from ours And your first baby. I saw … Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Birth, Preparing for Parenting
Tips For Preparing For A Natural Childbirth
Everyone’s experience of childbirth differs, and whether fortunate or unfortunate, there is no one-size-fits-all, step by step guide to having the “perfect” birthing experience. That said, however, I’ll never forget the midwife who said to me that the best births she had ever attended were those of mothers who were well researched. I completely understand where she’s coming from – … Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
