One of my life-long best friends is due to deliver her first child any day now! After breastfeeding for a year with my first son and just five weeks into feeding my second, she’s come to me with some...
It isn't any secret how important breastfeeding is to the health and well being of children in our country. The more research that is done on breast milk, the more convincing it is that this stuff is liquid gold....
For someone who never planned to have kids, it’s pretty surprising to think that I’ve been breastfeeding my baby for almost 6 months now. It’s not that I didn’t like children, in fact that wasn’t it at all. I...
When my daughter was three days old, after several attempted nursing sessions that led to competitions over who could cry louder – me or my baby – I began my exclusive pumping journey. For us, in those early days,...
For months, I was ashamed of the fact that my body simply could not produce milk for my daughter.
I went to La Leche League meetings.
I visited the brand new breastfeeding center in my town (back in South Carolina).
I set...
Part of the reality of being a working mom committed to providing breast milk for her baby long after maternity leave ends is making the transition into a pumping mom. This is my reality.
Luckily, the company I work for provides...
In 2004, I gave birth to a very healthy 9 pound and 4 ounce baby girl. After seven weeks of maternity leave, I returned to work. I worked a very demanding Information Technology job as a Data Center Supervisor...
Hi again! Remember me? I was here in June telling the tale of tiring my child out at Creve Coeur Lake Park! Well, I'm back!
During these long, hot summer days I try to find ways to tire out my...
I did it. I kicked my husband and 12.5-month-old daughter out of the house. I did. I needed to for my well-being and theirs, too. They also needed a break.
Self-care is not selfish.
I had to repeat that to myself...
I've been working in health care since I was nineteen years old. I've seen a lot of things. But sometimes seeing things cannot prepare you for the experience of those same things in your own life. Coming up at...
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Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
