Austin Moms Blog | Why I Chose an Elective C-Section

Why I’m Proud of My Elective C-Section…and Why I’m Not

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I'll give you three seconds to gather the pitchforks and torches....ready? Good. Deep breath in, deep breath out--let's do this. I had an elective C-section for no medical reason. None.  I was simply scared out of...

Top Non-Profits In Austin For Moms

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Top Non-Profits In Austin For Moms I live here, I give here. This statement is powerful, and it shows that we can make a difference with our money, time, and talent in the city we...

You Can Do It! | Breastmilk. Every Ounce Counts. 

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Having been through all of the trials and tribulations with breastfeeding and even a prophylactic double mastectomy, I've never been more proud of these pictures I have during my time breastfeeding. I've proudly breastfed...
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A New Mom’s Guide to Pumping On-the-Go

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Breast pumping on-the-go, even with baby, is life for me. Beach trip? Take the pump. Work trip? Take the pump. Road trip? Take the pump. Day trip? Take the pump. See, I’m an exclusive...

5 Tips For Successfully Breastfeeding After A NICU Stay

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I have been told that there are women out there who have no trouble with breastfeeding. That it just came natural and simple. I don't know these unicorns and unfortunately was never one (although...

This Is Postpartum

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This is postpartum. It's making the final push and finally seeing your newborn. It's that breathless questioning, "Is she okay? Is she breathing? Does she seem healthy?" It's holding your little one in your arms for...
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True Confessions from a Pumping Mom

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When you collectively spend weeks of your life pumping breast milk for your child, there are a lot of thoughts and incidences that happen along the way. I actually saw a post the other...
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The First Year is the Hardest…

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The first year is the hardest, not sure if any other mamas can relate, but for me the first year was the hardest year of my life. I am a breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and attachment...

Breastfeed ‘Wherever and Whenever’: Target Store Sign Has Moms Rejoicing

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Mamas, are you ready for this? A sign at a suburban Dallas Target telling moms they can feel free to breastfeed wherever has gone viral after being posted to a Facebook page called, "Breastfeeding...

Breastfeeding a Toddler – How Un-American

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Nursing a newborn baby is full of beautiful moments. You finally get to meet that little nugget who had been inhabiting your insides and then continue to nourish them. Did you know that about...