This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa. She has carried 4 babies to term. She has 2 biological daughters who live with her and her husband Cesar. She has carried 2 other babies as a surrogate mother. Surrogacy is an arrangement, often supported by a legal...
New Parenthood and Sleep Deprivation – I bet most pregnant parents have heard this a million times. Be sure you sleep when the baby sleeps. If this is a first baby for you and you have not been around newborns, you probably nod your head and say: “I will....
Weaning from breastfeedingWeaning from breastfeeding by definition means to gradually take away, to detach. An optimal way for moms to go about the weaning process is for it to happen gradually and with love. Optimal, but not always possible.As a lactation consultant,...
While I have known about baby carriers/wraps for quite a few years, I imagine it is because I am in the BIZ. I have to keep reminding myself that for new parents, baby carriers may be new to them. I always love to highlight that wearing babies in carriers is a great...
Mamava is a business dedicated to transforming the culture of breastfeeding. If Mamava has their way, you will no longer need to go to the nasty, dirty public restroom to pump. If Mamava has their way, you will no longer need to freeze or sweat in the car while...
BIRTH MATTERS – Who you give birth with matters You have taken childbirth classes. You are done with breastfeeding and infant care classes.The next thing you have to do is… well, just wait for the birth. You are prepared with your birth Plan and have shared it...
