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
Active Birth
“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
My Favorite Place
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
Breastfeeding My Baby to Sleep
“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
Ah, Nights…
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
Two Styles of Mothering
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
Together Early and Often
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
Satisfying the Needs of the Baby
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
Mothering Through Breastfeeding
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
Friendship Challenges
“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
Enjoy Your Children While They’re Young
“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
Being an At-Home Mother
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