Tag: breastfeeding health benefits

Has the Case Been Made for Formula-Feeding?

Has the Case Been Made for Formula-Feeding?

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 1-7, 2012), and myself as a breastfeeding mom, I am responding to a recent blog published by Amy Sullivan for The New Republic, The Unapologetic Case for Formula-Feeding.  As someone who is still enjoying a rewarding breastfeeding relationship […]

Six Reasons to Choose Breastfeeding on the Go

Six Reasons to Choose Breastfeeding on the Go

If you are able to breastfeed and are traveling internationally with a baby, breastfeed for as long as you can.  There are lists upon lists why breast is best with a plethora of benefits for mother and baby, and here I’d like to highlight what I’ve […]

Pregnant, breastfeeding, and parasites

Pregnant, breastfeeding, and parasites

I am breastfeeding my 11 month old daughter, incubating my 12 week fetus, and hosting parasites in my intestines.  I feel so used! After two weeks of diarrhea-denial (I just keep thinking it would get better?), I started to feel weak, dizzy, and I started […]