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A Personal DecisionThe decision to breastfeed is very personal and...
As a new mom or a mom-to-be, we want things to be perfect for our new bundle of joy. We read books, go shopping, make registries for all of the latest and greatest baby gear, set up nurseries, buy...
According to womenshealth.gov, about 10% of women in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. This does not account for the women who silently struggle with this.
Mardi Gras is a fun time of the year filled with King Cakes, parades and good eats! If you are expecting this Mardi Gras season, you do not have to miss out on the activities (unless recommended by your...
There’s something I learn with every pregnancy but my third pregnancy taught me the most about being strong. With the first I Googled all.the.things and did what most typical mamas do.
With my second pregnancy I assumed I knew everything...
Below is a list of local breastfeeding resources in our community. We hope you find this list to be helpful in gaining the support and information you need while breastfeeding.
COALITIONS
South Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalitionwww.smbfc.org
SMBFC228@gmail.com
SUPPORT GROUPS
La Leche Leaguewww.lllusa.org
A non-profit, international organization,...
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what we eat." And while you are breastfeeding, what you eat is so important for you and your baby.
Once broken down, everything we consume ultimately makes its way around the entire body - our...
In case you missed the memo, prying about a person's reproduction plans isn’t cool unless that person is your partner.
During my first pregnancy, someone I hadn’t seen in about five years decided she needed to know whether the impending...
Many moms are familiar with the "taboo" behind postpartum depression and the reluctancy they may feel in speaking up about this disorder. Along with postpartum depression, I want to talk about another unheard elephant in the room when discussing...
One of the first tasks as a new (or soon-to-be) parent is to select a pediatrician for your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the routine newborn examination take place anytime during the first twenty-four hours of life....