June 22nd, 2008
Welcome to the June Carnival of Breastfeeding: Pumping It Up! Check out all the contributions on the topic of pumping and hand expression at the end of this post.
Here at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 I am pleased to share this guest post from Holly, whose son has benefited from her exclusive pumping over the last 10 […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 5 comments
June 6th, 2008
Some of my favorite posts are the Carnival of Breastfeeding compilations, which gather contributions from many breastfeeding and mothering blogs. There’s a wealth of information and a nice balance of opinions on each subject. It’s hard to believe these breastfeeding blog carnivals have been running monthly since November 2006! From the oldest to the most […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
June 4th, 2008
For the June Carnival of Breastfeeding we’re calling for submissions on the topics of pumping and hand expression. I am hoping this will be our biggest carnival yet, because I know there a lot of mommy bloggers out there who have experience and advice to share on many subjects relating to pumping or hand expression. […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
May 26th, 2008
Welcome Carnival of Breastfeeding readers! For Pregnancy Awareness Month, this round of carnival entries focuses on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because I have already shared my stories of breastfeeding during pregnancy and of tandem nursing, I want to share ten tips on how a pregnant woman can prepare for breastfeeding.
1. DO NOT let anyone tell you […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 5 comments
May 13th, 2008
In honor of Mental Health Month, the Health and Wellness Channel focuses on mental health topics today. The good news is that breastfeeding protects maternal mental health. According to a study by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett in the International Breastfeeding Journal:
Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce stress and protect maternal mood. Breastfeeding also reduces stress of babies […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 5 comments
May 6th, 2008
May is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and for this month’s Carnival of Breastfeeding we’re calling for submissions on the topic of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Potential subjects include:
- What you did (or wish you had done) in pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding
- What you thought/are thinking about breastfeeding during your pregnancy
- Your advice to pregnant women about […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
April 21st, 2008
Welcome to the April Carnival of Breastfeeding, “Thrush and Mastitis and Blebs, oh my!” This month several contributors share their experiences with different breastfeeding challenges and offer links and resources for overcoming those challenges. First I will talk about using gentian violet or grapefruit seed extract as alternative remedies for thrush, but make sure to […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments
April 8th, 2008
This month the Carnival of Breastfeeding will focus on entries about “Thrush and mastitis and blebs, oh my!” We want to hear about any breastfeeding obstacles you faced and how you overcame them. Did you deal with thrush, plugged ducts, mastitis, a baby’s illness or disability, nipple confusion, or tongue-tie? Low supply or over-supply? Craft […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
March 16th, 2008
In honor of National Nutrition Month, b5media’s Science and Health Channel compiled a wealth of information on nutrition. Looking for easy ways to make your favorite foods more healthful? Check out what Healthbolt has to offer. Want to know some great ideas for a variety of breakfast options? See what Kids Health Notes wrote up. […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
February 25th, 2008
Welcome to the latest Carnival of Breastfeeding: What’s so funny about breastfeeding? Breastfeeding humor is one of my favorite topics. In the past I have had a lot of fun with the silly search engine terms people use to end up at Breastfeeding 1-2-3. Time for another installment! For more breastfeeding funnies, check out the […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments
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