Adjusting to a New Sibling, Open to Tandem Feeding
“I am expecting our second child in a few months. I don’t know whether my two-year old will still be breastfeeding – he has shown … Read more
“I am expecting our second child in a few months. I don’t know whether my two-year old will still be breastfeeding – he has shown … Read more
“I am halfway through my pregnancy, and really starting to think about this concept of active and alert birth. I am keen to find out … Read more
We were waiting for our food to be served at the restaurant and the children decided to pass the time with a game. One person had to guess … Read more
“I have always breastfed my baby to sleep, and this has worked quite well for us. But now that he is seven months old, everyone … Read more
I tried to nurse my husband’s elbow once. Groggy, desperately sleep-deprived, I heard my baby cry and fumbled in the bed for him, putting the … Read more
Before my son was born I attended a ‘preparing for parenthood’ course with my husband. It strongly advocated ‘parent controlled feeding and sleeping’ or scheduled … Read more
Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply. Nadine has written about her mothering beliefs … Read more
Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby. When I think of what is entailed in … Read more
When I had my first baby, I had already decided to give breastfeeding a go. But the main focus for me during pregnancy was coping … Read more
“My friend and I have babies only a few weeks apart. It was great supporting each other throughout our pregnancies but now it has changed … Read more
“I frequently have mothers of older children tell me to “enjoy my children while they are young” because they regret that they did not savour the … Read more
While I was growing up, and during my pregnancy with my first child, Finn, now three and a half, I always thought I would work outside … Read more