Is Breastfeeding Anti-Feminist?
After becoming a mom for the second time, I’ve become even more aware of the multitude of opinions out there about what makes a good mom: baby should co-sleep with you, but not for too long, don’t give baby a soother – it won’t be good for her future teeth, …
Five Essential Takeaways from Women Deliver
Women Deliver is 8000 people from over 175 countries. Leaders, activists, community change agents and professionals … all gathered to discuss, exchange, and work together for the rights of women all over the world. This year, the conference took place in Vancouver, during 4 full days. As a woman and …
Breastfeeding can be hard no matter where you live
I wasn’t producing enough breast milk to fill my newborn baby’s tummy. The doctor was reluctant to release us from the hospital, so he called for the big guns. I watched in trepidation as the nurse wheeled it into the room: a state-of the-art, hospital grade, electrically powered, double breast …
You are not alone if you struggle to breastfeed
My daughter recently weaned off breastfeeding at 18 months old. It’s an accomplishment that I’m very proud of because there was a time that I didn’t think I would make it 18 days breastfeeding, let alone 18 months. Breastfeeding began with many struggles and for the first three months after …
