Top 10 Posts

As we approach the end of the year, top 10 lists are popping up all over the place. I’m happy to jump right on that bandwagon with my own list of the posts that have been the most popular on Breastfeeding 1-2-3 in 2006:

1. The “nutrition” posts: Nursing moms want to know whether they can consume chocolate and caffeine and garlic and spicy foods.

2. The “celebrity” posts: Celebrity-watchers were interested in the Fake Photo of Elizabeth Vargas Breastfeeding and how Jennifer Garner Credits Breastfeeding for Weight Loss.

3. The “breast milk 101″ post: The Amazing Ever-Changing Breast Milk.

4. The “Mom-to-Mom” post: Your favorite mom-to-mom question was What Do I Do When One Side Produces More? This post also earns the distinction of having the most comments.

5. The “starting solids” post: Many mothers wanted more information on Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods: When, What and How. See what been-there-done-that mothers chose for their babies’ first solid food.

6. The “fertility” post: Learn about the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of birth control in Are You Willing to Risk Getting Pregnant Again So Soon?

7. The “breast cancer” post: It both breaks my heart and brings me joy that women are looking for information on Breastfeeding after Breast Cancer Treatment.

8. The “carnival” posts: Naturally the blog carnival posts got a lot of traffic. Check out Cost-Effective Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mother and Ten Tips for Breast Health (about how to prevent plugged ducts and mastitis).

9. The “how to” posts: How to Sew Your Own Baby Sling and How to Make Your Own Nursing Necklace, plus nursing necklace safety considerations and a free necklace design and step-by-step instructions.

10. The “nurse-in” posts: Lactivists enjoyed reading about Emily Gillette, the woman kicked off a Delta flight for breastfeeding her baby, and the national nurse-ins that took place in support of her. Read more about the press coverage and the final rally tally, and view some pictures from one of the nurse-ins.