Category Archives: Support 360
Why a doula is your BFF (BreastFeeding Friend)
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” – John H. Kennell, MD Doulas (trained support people for childbirth and postpartum) are associated with some great things: shorter labors, less interventions, fewer c-sections, and … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/30/2011
Dr. Wendy Walsh on Breastfeeding Critics
I’m going to begin this blog with the best possible news in the world. I nursed for a total of six years (three years with each kid) and I received far more positive, encouraging words from strangers and intimates alike, … Continue reading
Talking with Doctors about Breastfeeding
The doctor-patient relationship is based on an assumption that, as a general rule, the doctor knows more about health care than the patient does. This is as it should be: obviously, a patient cannot continue to seek care from a doctor … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/14/2011
Is “Try Formula” the Answer to Breastfeeding Guilt?
“It’s okay to try formula, you know.” Those are the words our family doctor uttered when I burst into tears in her office when my first born child was four weeks old and still hadn’t latched on once. I’d been … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/31/2011
For Baby’s Grandmother: Info about breastfeeding and tips to help the breastfeeding Babe
This is the sixth and final post in our special series for Mother’s Day, themed “Rebuilding the Circle.” We asked Laura Keegan, RN, FNP to create a letter for daughters to give to their mothers that discusses the decision to … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/10/2011
Rebuilding the Circle: When You Have Your Own Baby, You Really Want Your Mom
This is the fifth post in our special series for Mother’s Day, themed “Rebuilding the Circle.” We asked Laura Keegan, RN, FNP to create a letter for daughters to give to their mothers that discusses the decision to breastfeed. Laura … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/07/2011
Rebuilding the Circle: A Very Delicate Subject
This is the fourth post in our special series for Mother’s Day, themed “Rebuilding the Circle.” Sometimes, connecting with our own moms as we nurse our babies can be our biggest breastfeeding hurdle – but it’s one we can clear … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/06/2011
The Next Generation of Moms: When Breastfeeding Comes Full-Circle
This Mother’s Day is dedicated to our mothers and grandmothers and the world of women who encircle, influence, love and guide us– whether they breastfed us or they didn’t. This is the third post in our Rebuilding the Circle series … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/04/2011
Are Lactation Consultants too Pricey?
Last year, the New York Times published an article about lactation consultant Freda Rosenfeld. A reader responded that the fee charged by lactation consultants is outrageous…depending on where you live, it can cost between $120 – $300+ per session. It … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/02/2011
