Kindness Begets Kindness
I often wonder how I will be able to continue with The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook page while maintaining my sanity and my good name. I feel the reasons for my frustration have been misunderstood. I...
View ArticleMy Interview With George Moss
You all remember the rapper made famous in the on-line mommy world for posting a photo of himself washing his wife’s pump parts after a concert, “If you ever wonder what #rappers do when they get off...
View ArticleThere’s No Such Thing As a “Former” Breastfeeder
I see this a lot. A mom finishes breastfeeding and then she posts on our wall or in a breastfeeding support group that she is leaving because she no longer belongs. NO. That is not true. Actually if...
View ArticleWhat To Do If Your Family or Friends Criticize You For Extended Breastfeeding
By Wendy Wisner, IBCLC Every breastfeeding mama is going to receive criticism at some point or another. Whether it’s about breastfeeding in public, how frequently you’re breastfeeding, your reluctance...
View ArticleThe Badass Breastfeeder Blog – 7 Years of Breastfeeding Advocacy
Jack asked me, “Mommy, is everyone born with something that they are really good at?” “Well, sure. I guess. Probably more than one thing.” “What are you good at?” A wave of anxiety came over me. Shit,...
View ArticleMilk Supply Myths That Hurt Breastfeeding
When we do not have the correct information about what's going on with our bodies and our babies we cannot possibly reach our breastfeeding goals! The post Milk Supply Myths That Hurt Breastfeeding...
View ArticleVitamin D and Iron Supplements For Breastfeeding Babies
As adults we take vitamins all the time because we are told we are deficient. Does this mean our breastfeeding babies are too? Were you told to give Vitamin D or Iron to your baby? The post Vitamin D...
View ArticleLopsided Breastfeeding Breasts and Shitty Titties
Is it normal for breastfeeding breasts to be lopsided? The post Lopsided Breastfeeding Breasts and Shitty Titties appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View ArticleConfronting Medical Professionals About Bad Breastfeeding Advice
There is really nothing that gets me more annoyed than a medical professional giving out misinformation about breastfeeding. Unless they have gone through specific lactation training then they do not...
View ArticleYou Need Me
9 months postpartum. This is the real, raw image of my life 9 months into motherhood. No, my body didn’t “bounce back” and that’s ok. I probably eat more carbs than I should. I probably eat more sweets...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Zoloft
Are you taking Zoloft or wondering if it is safe? Dr. Samantha Radford is a chemist who breaks down the science so you can make an informed decision. The post Breastfeeding and Zoloft appeared first on...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Vitamin D For A Breastfeeding Baby
There is a lot of conflicting information about whether or not breastfed babies need a vitamin D supplement. Our lactation consultant is answering this question! The post Ask A Lactation Consultant:...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Fat Content In Breast Milk
Many doctors will tell you that your breastmilk doesn't have enough fat in it and that you should switch to cow's milk. The post Ask A Lactation Consultant: Fat Content In Breast Milk appeared first on...
View ArticleAsk A Lactation Consultant: Fussy At The Breast
Does a fussy breastfeeding baby mean you are not making enough milk? Probably not, babies are fussy and distracted eaters. The post Ask A Lactation Consultant: Fussy At The Breast appeared first on The...
View ArticleMaternity and Nursing Bras By Cake Maternity
Cake Maternity has a huge selection of maternity and nursing bras that are comfortable and functional as well as ethically sourced. The post Maternity and Nursing Bras By Cake Maternity appeared first...
View ArticleBrooke’s journey from exclusive pumping to breastfeeding
Brooke shares her story of exclusive pumping her first baby and breastfeeding her second! The post Brooke’s journey from exclusive pumping to breastfeeding appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View Article2,700+ days of consecutive breastfeeding
Badass Sandra celebrates 2,700 days of breastfeeding, including tandem nursing, with a ribbon and award made by her husband. The post 2,700+ days of consecutive breastfeeding appeared first on The...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Survival
Victoria shares her story of her breastfeeding challenges through infant loss, tandem nursing and milk donation. The post Breastfeeding and Survival appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View ArticleEmily’s breastfeeding story
Emily shares her story of breastfeeding through infant loss then having her rainbow baby. The post Emily’s breastfeeding story appeared first on The Badass Breastfeeder.
View ArticleBreastfeeding through open heart surgery
By Danilelle DuFoe First of all, I just want to send my DEEPEST appreciation and thanks to you for your Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. I had a picture of what my breastfeeding journey would look like,...
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