Nourishment for the New Mom

August 19, 2024

As a new mom, it is surprisingly easy to forget to feed yourself at times, so here are some of my tips to keep yourself nourished.

Breastfeeding is a Journey

February 12, 2024

I feel like ‘journey’ is the best word to describe my experience of providing Isaiah with breastmilk due to all of the ups, downs, and changes in directions that I faced along the way.

Postpartum Preparation

November 13, 2023

Though all new parents are sure to face challenges in the postpartum period, it can be a joyous time, and I would love to share a few tips on setting yourself up for success postpartum.

Of course, babies bring deep happiness and value to our lives, but their arrival can also bring changes that are more difficult to cope with. Like many women, I experienced what was later diagnosed as postpartum anxiety.

A New Mother’s Advice on Breastfeeding

October 9, 2023

I knew early on that I wanted to breastfeed. What I didn’t know was what a learning process it would be for me and my baby.

Oral Ties in Babies and Children

August 14, 2023

More than 30 years ago, when I first became a mom, no one looked in my baby’s mouth, and I had no idea that my daughter had oral ties. Only more recently, I realized that she has oral ties that may have impacted some of the issues she has dealt with over the years.