By Erin Margaret Joyce When I was 15, the subject of breast reduction was brought up by my doctor due to significant back pain and…
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Guest post: Seasons
My friend Diane and her husband diligently prepared and carefully planned for their new baby, and it’s been a joy watching them both blossom…
Guest post: Breastfeeding + postpartum psychosis, a highly unlikely love story
Several months ago, I read Blair Shackle’s story of postpartum psychosis in the unlikely place of MinnPost’s website. One thing I noticed was that…
Breastfeeding is not broken
Photo credit: Irina Patrascu via Flickr Creative Commons. It feels, sometimes, like breastfeeding is an exercise in doom. Friends and family have their stories.…
A tapestry of support: Dr. Pam Heggie on serving families as an MD IBCLC
Dr. Pamela Heggie is a pediatrician and IBCLC in the Twin Cities who has established herself as a strong advocate for mothers, babies, families,…
Guest post: JJ’s boring tale of pumping and geeky Excel use
JJ and her son breastfeeding on the beach. Today’s guest post comes from a friend of mine who is much, much more anal than…
Guest post: Lynn’s breastfeeding story
I was formula fed, so are almost all the babies in my circle past and present. Before becoming pregnant, I never wanted to breastfeed…
Guest Post Erin Vs The System Erin Wins
Erin sends in this story about a recent experience that happened while she was in a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Her 19-month-old…
Guest post: My wife’s biggest supporter
The author and his wife on their first son’s birthday. Today’s guest post comes from my husband, Matt Gallagher, who is indeed my biggest…
Guest post: Rebecca’s breastfeeding story
Rebecca and her son. If you would have told a younger version of myself that I would be a passionate breastfeeding mom who plans…