Thanks to everyone who joined the contest for an Amazon Giftcard, AND for sharing your experience and tips on breastfeeding. I will put all your ideas in a separate post and have the rest benefit from your wisdom and honesty.
Meanwhile, we have a winner! By random drawing –
#137 Kathleen, who shares –  
To a first time mom, I would say make sure you have support. There are experts available through the hospital and most of the doctors offices and clinics I’ve been in have had notices about lactation specialists and La Leche League support groups and all manner …read more

World Breastfeeding Week is from August 1-7, and I thought it’s an good time for a Kitchen Table talk (or round-table if you wish) about your experiences with breastfeeding.
As an incentive I will be giving away a $20 gift card to Amazon to a winner randomly chosen. But first, let’s chat. Here are some questions to begin with -

How long did you breastfeed? How was the experience like?
If you did not breastfeed, was it a choice or because you can’t? Care to share the circumstance and experience?
What breastfeeding tips can you give for first time moms?
If you’re …read more