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How I did it – my system for breastfeeding twins
I often get asked how I breastfeed the twins. They are asking physically; how do I position them, where do I sit and how I get them back into bed. Everything’s old-hat by now (they are 16 months) but I...
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The “15 Minute Rule” rules no more!
IBCLCs and breastfeeding moms – new research tells us to stop teaching and practicing that the baby must feed for at least 15 minutes so that he gets the foremilk and all of the hindmilk. This week I’m...
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The Answer is: Hospitals.
The Mrs. Tennessee pageant is only 2 wks away and in preparing for the interview portion I came across the question “What Makes You Mad?” I tried to think of what makes me mad – actually very little...
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I asked “Who will fight for me?”
During one of my later doctor visits while expecting my twins I was becoming increasingly concerned about my safety as well as theirs during delivery. My OB mentioned he would do everything to protect...
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New Moms Need an Advocate
On Mother’s Day, I got to spend the day with my mom. We ran a few errands together before we went to the movies. One of the errands we ran was a return to a clothing store. My mom had bought an outfit...
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Second- and Third-Time Moms Benefit from a Great Breastfeeding Class
I hear so many second and third-time expectant mothers tell their struggles with breastfeeding with their first and sometimes second child(ren) and declare they they are absolutely going to breastfeed...
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Metro Health Department Baby Fair
This past Saturday I was honored to speak to almost 300 moms at the Metro Health Department’s Baby Fair. What an awesome experience! I spoke over and over about preparedness and what expecting moms can...
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