Tag Archives: Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: Whatever it Takes or Making Excuses?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Dr. Nancy

This post on the Alpha Parent is stirring up some emotions in breast-feeders and non breast-feeders alike.  http://www.thealphaparent.com/2012/06/news-flash-breastfeeding-requires.html?showComment=1341528185382#c8066091406113027909 I think it comes off harsh but I can understand where she is coming from.  There are many things in here that … Continue reading →

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“My Greatest Acheivement to Date”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dr. Nancy

By Guest Blogger Emma White I should probably start by mentioning the fact that my son was a very long, big baby and I am only 5ft tall – his head never engaged into my pelvis and i never went … Continue reading →

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Nursing Against All Odds

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dr. Nancy

By Guest Blogger Danielle Sherman I know more about breastfeeding (BF) because of my struggles with nursing than most of my friends know about BF who have, and had, no issues. Thankfully many people have asked for my advice while … Continue reading →

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Everything in Birth is Your Choice

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

“Everything in your life is your choice.  If you choose to let someone else make your choices, that, too, is a choice.” When it comes to your birth experience, what can you choose? The answer is anything, and everything.  Birth … Continue reading →

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Whats Wrong With This Picture? Why Do We Only Give Lip Service to Breastfeeding?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

I have recently read posts online about how bottle feeding moms are being made to feel inadequate by breastfeeding mothers and about how the pressures to breastfeed are making those who choose not to feel like they are bad mothers. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from my birth

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

Watch more at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/your-birth-coach I wanted to share some of the things that could be learned from my birth video. Labor is an active process A woman in labor is not a passive vessel through which a baby emerges.  Labor is … Continue reading →

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Home Birth Has Pros and Cons

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

July 2011 Article in the Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-home-births-20110711,0,7182324.story “In the hospital, there were seven medical students in the room when I was pushing my son out,” she said. “At home, it was a very quiet, slow experience, and the … Continue reading →

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Is Infant Formula OK?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

This video about breast milk vs formula explains the difference between the two and why formula is not OK. Feeding your infant formula is like feeding it

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Breastfeeding Booby Trap #1

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Dr. Nancy

There are many breastfeeding booby traps that interfere with the success of a breastfeeding pair.  This is typically the first one that mom’s fall into. Maternal IV Fluids Linked to Newborns’ Weight Loss Not a Lack of Milk Supply ScienceDaily … Continue reading →

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