Not Just for My Son: Courtney’s Story Part 2

By Courtney P. You can read part one of Courtney’s story in last week’s blog post. Weaning is talked about far less than starting to breastfeed, and I think that’s part of why it can feel so lonely… Read More

The Book I Wish I Had for My Son

By Courtney P. I had my son just after turning 40 years old. As an older mom, I wanted to give all my attention to soaking up every bit of motherhood, since I felt this might be my… Read More

Finding Joy in Breastfeeding: Nicole’s Story, Part 2

By Nicole S. You can read part one of Nicole’s story in last week’s post. When my son was two weeks old, I decided to talk to a lactation professional and get help. I really wanted to breastfeed… Read More

Finding Joy in Breastfeeding: Nicole’s Story Part 1

By Nicole S. Editor’s note: This week we are publishing the first part of Nicole’s story about her breastfeeding experience with a premature baby without being prepared for it. My motherhood journey started with a dream: a picture… Read More

More Than Advice: The Power of Peer-to-Peer Support

By Samantha P. Before I became a mother, I spent countless hours reading about breastfeeding. I learned about latch, milk supply, feeding cues, and newborn behavior. By the time my first baby arrived, I felt as prepared as… Read More