Dear yayas, My daughter is a little over a year and still gets up 5 times a night on average. I’m hoping the yayamamas will have some tips on how to teach her to fall back asleep on her own, especially during this teething period. We would prefer not to use the cry it out… Read More
Breastfeeding is amazing. Being a new mom is amazing. Your newborn baby is amazing. The learning curve of it all is…overwhelming. Especially when it comes to the basics like sleep and breastfeeding. While sleep is a whole other topic, here are 5 myths about breastfeeding to keep in mind when thinking about your short term… Read More
Dear yayas, I’ve been nursing my baby for about six months now, at home and in public. I didn’t think much of it until the other day at the store when I looked up from nursing to see an older couple scowling at me. I’m not an idiot, it was pretty obvious they were disgusted… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m 6 weeks pregnant with baby #2. My first is only 11 months old and still nursing (with no end in sight!). My goal is nurse her until the World Health Organization’s recommendation of breastfeeding until a minimum of age 2, but that means nursing while pregnant and then nursing her along with… Read More