Tag archives for Nursing
Why Mothers Nurse Their Children into Toddlerhood
When I ask mothers who have nursed longer than a year why they chose to do so, they usually say, "It just seemed natural," or, "He seemed to need it…
Is Your Baby On A Nursing Strike?
Babies are notorious for fooling their moms into thinking they're weaning. Beginning at around three to five months or later, some babies abruptly refuse to nurse. Known as a "nursing…
One Father’s Perspective on Demand Nursing
I wanted only the best for my child. Yet then, as now, the issue seemed to be: who will control? It didn't make any difference to me whether or not…
So I Nursed Him Every 45 Minutes
I nursed my first child every 45 minutes--big deal. Boy, was it! I never expected a child of mine to be so demanding. He had to nurse every 45 minutes…