Breastfeeding Ain’t for Everyone
October 29, 2009 by chambersk
Published in Motherhood
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful, beautiful experience. It’s a lot healthier, and helps to keep that special bond with your baby. However, it’s not for everyone.
Pregnancy at 16 or at 21 is Still Far Out There
October 9, 2009 by crysontherocks
Published in Motherhood
This is a topic near and near to my heart as I was 21 when I found out I was pregnant. Lets make it more important for women and girls around 16 and up to realize that just because every one else is doing it, doesn’t mean they have to be involved.
On Being a Single Mom
September 22, 2009 by Falcon222
Published in Motherhood
When I had my son, who is now twenty, I distinctly remember telling my mom and sister that they had failed to inform me about certain aspects of motherhood. Had I known these aspects, I may been better prepared, but they are things that are often overlooked. So, no matter your age, if you’re a first-time mom, you’re gonna love me!
Advice From a Mother of Seven: Enjoy Your Baby
August 10, 2009 by familygleanings
Published in Motherhood
After loving the time spent with my newborns, I want to share some of my experience in the hope it will inspire other mothers to enjoy their babies, too. Should you demand or routine feed? Is there another option? What can you do to help your baby’s development?
Midwives: Angels in Disguise
June 24, 2009 by emilywarden
Published in Motherhood
I get so angry when I hear negative press about midwives and labour wards in our country. This is an article to praise the angels that we women could not live without.
What They Didn’t Tell You About Having Babies
May 8, 2009 by emilywarden
Published in Motherhood
The symptoms and after effects that they never told you about.
Baby Diaries, A Guide for New Mothers 9: Bathing Your Child
May 7, 2009 by Anne Lyken Garner
Published in Motherhood
This is a guide for new mothers which is not written from a medical point of view because you will have all the help you need from that aspect of things. In this series you will find information about what to expect from your new baby and advice on how to cope with all the novel factors that invariably arise with having a baby for the very first time. This series is not meant to be a medical journal, so please see your doctor or health professional if you have reason to be concerned about your or your baby’s health. In this particular piece we will look at some tips on how to bathe your child.
Baby Diaries, A Guide for New Mothers: Part 6 – Establishing a Sleeping Routine for Your Newborn
April 30, 2009 by Anne Lyken Garner
Published in Motherhood
This series is a guide for new mothers which is not written from a medical point of view because you will have all the help you need from that aspect of things. You will find information about what to expect from your new baby and advice on how to cope with all the novel factors that invariably arise with having a baby for the very first time. This series is not meant to be a medical journal, so please see your doctor or health professional if you have reason to be concerned about your or your baby’s health. Part six discusses how you can help establish a proper sleeping pattern for your newborn baby, and practical tips that help.
