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Breastfeeding 1-2-3

August 25th, 2008

Tell Us How You Learned about Breastfeeding

As students young and old head off to school this September, we’re calling for Carnival of Breastfeeding submissions related to the subject of Learning about Breastfeeding.
Potential subjects include:
- Books on breastfeeding
- Taking a breastfeeding class during pregnancy
- Training to become a breastfeeding peer counselor, La Leche League Leader, or lactation consultant
- Attending a breastfeeding […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment

June 22nd, 2008

Carnival of Breastfeeding: Pumping It Up and Cleft Palate

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

Friday Five: Top Five Carnivals of Breastfeeding

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

May 6th, 2008

Your Thoughts on Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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

Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies

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

How You Overcame Any Breastfeeding Challenges

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

March Is National Nutrition Month

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

January 28th, 2008

Carnival of Breastfeeding: Beginnings and Endings

Welcome to the January Carnival of Breastfeeding! Today the contributors have written about “Beginnings and Endings” related to breastfeeding. Now that I am 14 weeks pregnant with my third child, I am facing a beginning and an ending, specifically the ending of my nursing relationship with my 3-year-old, and the beginning of my nursing relationship […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments

January 9th, 2008

Join the January Carnival of Breastfeeding

This month the Carnival of Breastfeeding resumes with entries on “Beginnings and Endings.” If you would like to submit your own post about the early days of breastfeeding, about weaning, or any other beginning or ending, email me your submission by January 22, 2008, for consideration for the carnival on January 29, 2008.
As a reminder, […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

November 26th, 2007

Baby Matters: A Book Review

Welcome to the latest Carnival of Breastfeeding, where we have gathered together a collection of reviews of books and videos related to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. To read all of the reviews, check out the links at the end of this post!
Before I could read Baby Matters, Revised 2nd Edition: What Your Doctor May […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments