Renee L Water’s Story

With my first child kayla, I really had a hard time getting her to breast feed and getting my milk to come in.  It was a good month before we really figured it out.  Had I known what I know today I would’ve taken warm showers, massaged my breasts with warm castor oil and pumped to get my milk to come for the good bacteria  and the doctor finally... [Read more...]

Connie’s Story

Where to begin…Mother of a 3 year old that is still going strong.  I was met with many opinions regarding “How long” and “when would I stop nursing”.  All I have to say, is I went with my heart as to what feels right.  Spent time contacting Lactation nurses, wondering how to “wean” (when she was 2), and they... [Read more...]

Renee Water’s Story

I would love to say that the moment my little baby came to the breast for the first time he sucked and immediately we had a breastfeeding relationship.  But for many of us, it just wasn’t the case.  My son, Rowan, would suck on his upper lip and therefore receive no milk.  Then he got struck down with jaundice and was in the NICU for two days... [Read more...]

Allison C’s Story

In summary, it took 5 days and much crying (from me and my baby) before we established our nursing relationship, but it was well worth it!  After 21 months it is still our favorite activity to do together  In April of 2007 I had a beautiful homebirth.  My son was 9 lbs. 7 oz, and was looking forward to a relaxing day with my new babe in my own... [Read more...]