Category Archives: Feeding With Love

Breastfeeding, as well as appropriate bottle feeding and introduction of solids

• 5 Foods to Eat when You are Stressed

  Stress doesn’t have to completely tax the body. Learn 5 easy-to-make natural foods that support your body in a stressful time. Drop that gluten-free cracker!  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Feeding

  This week we asked you to share feeding with us. Read more about feeding with love and respect on our resource page.  MORE

• Treating Mastitis at Home

  A few simple steps to head off mastitis and start feeling better!  MORE

• Five Ways to Waste Less Food

  Americans throw away 30-50% of the food we buy every year. Here are a few ways to reduce the food waste in your own home.  MORE

• Censored for Talking about Lactation

  Amy W. asks what’s so wrong about discussing lactation in casual conversation as she reminisces about being censored for discussing the topic.  MORE

• How Old is Too Old to Breastfeed?

  Few things in our society spark as much debate (or receive as many looks) as breastfeeding. It’s a hot subject that no mother can avoid. If you thought getting glares while discretely breastfeeding your newborn under a nursing cover huddled in a tiny crowded space was uncomfortable, try nursing an active two-year-old on a public park bench, or better yet, imagine the judgment you’d get if you announced you were going to nurse your adopted African baby for the first time…at three.  MORE

• 33 Reasons to Grow Bee Balm, Lavender, and Basil

  When I’m looking for plants to add to my gardens, I lean toward options that will not only give me beautiful blooms, but will also add value to our lives in other ways. I’m really excited about three plants I’m adding this year: bee balm, lavender, and basil. All are members of the mint family, and all have multiple benefits for our home and garden.  MORE

• Four Unexpected Things about Parenthood

  Meegs shares four things that she just didn’t quite expect after the birth of her daughter.  MORE

• Bacon Cheddar Lactation Muffins

  Emily shares her delectable recipe for Bacon-Cheddar-Lactation Muffins!  MORE

• I Support You: Breastfeeding and Society

  Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject in our society, but is essential for the improvement of public health. Amy discusses breastfeeding and society, and makes suggestions for helping everyone have a basic, factual knowledge of breastfeeding and how to support breastfeeding mothers.  MORE

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