I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!”
Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people.
Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers.
When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed.
World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can.
P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
It’s Labor Day! Here’s a photo of me the day I went into labor. I was 40 weeks + 2 days along, feeling ready and impatient AF! Little did I know that I’d be in labor within a matter of hours and holding my girl in my arms by sundown the next day.
Expecting mamas who are eager to get labor started often ask what they can do to “naturally” get things going at home. Sure, there’s a laundry list of things one can try, but I’d invite you to ask yourself: Why the rush? Where is this pressure coming from? What might you gain from letting things unfold and trusting that your baby will let you know when he or she is ready?
Many people don’t realize that the hormones that start labor are actually initiated by a protein released by the baby when ready for life outside the womb.
Straddling the space between two worlds is not always easy but it is an opportunity to sink deeper into the trust and patience we draw upon for birth and parenthood.
“You’ll never sleep again.” “Say goodbye to your freedom.” “It’s exhausting.” Who else had doom and gloom projected onto them during their pregnancy?
I’ll never forget the people who said things like: “Your life is about to get so much more fun,” “Just you wait, every day is even sweeter than the next.”
It felt so good to hear these messages, and these parents unknowingly taught me the most valuable lesson of parenthood: you get to co-create the experience you want to have and the energy that surrounds your family. Perspective is a choice. Perspective is everything.
There’s been a video circulating IG attempting to normalize “hating motherhood” and I just don’t know how helpful that mindset really is? Besides, is it mothering you “hate” or is it the lack of support and appreciation our society gives mothers?
If you know me, or have worked with me you know I like to keep it real and allow space for all the feelings to be felt. Some days are really hard and when we share our challenges we can feel less alone. However, if we choose to see ourselves as victims of this experience, then our perception becomes reality.
What if we were to normalize motherhood as an absolute joy, a privilege and the greatest spiritual act of service?
Every parent knows the power of the “redirect” when their child is on the verge of a meltdown. But we often forget that the wisdom of the redirect is equally valuable for us as adults and a tool we can all benefit from when things get tough.
Our children’s nervous systems depends on us. We can not expect them to find their center when we are not rooted in ours.
In a recent post I wrote about the mindset we bring to parenthood and how we can choose to approach the experience. It can be easier said than done. These are some of the ways I redirect my mood:
✨ Living room dance party (Lou loves this one)
✨ Getting in nature or just stepping outside for fresh air.
✨ Getting together with girlfriends. This one really makes a world of a difference for me. Parenting in community is how it’s meant to be.
✨ Getting out of the house to change things up.
✨ Dropping my expectations and obligations for the day and accept that productivity looks very different these days.
✨ Physical activity that gets my heart rate up
✨ Eye gazing with my babe and making her laugh
✨ A warm bath with @candthemoon scrub down and glow oil massage.
✨ Leaning on my partner to help me co-regulate
✨ @thefullestco saffron latte
What’s your go-to mama redirect?
Elimination Communication 🚽 This may sound a bit out there, but but our daughter has been using her potty since she was eight weeks old.
Before the advent of disposable diapers in 1940s, infant potty learning was actually the norm. It should come as no surprise to learn that pediatricians were incentivized and studies were paid for by diaper manufacturers to encourage longer use of diapers then historically appropriate. Always follow the money…
I must admit I was not planning on practicing EC but after reading and hearing from other parents we decided to give it a try. It soon made perfect sense why it’s called Elimination Communication. There is no training involved. It is all based around observation and communication. As her mother it’s my job to listen for her cues and then respond accordingly, so potty time is no different.
She signals when she has to go, I watch for her cues and bring her to her @babybjorn potty. She caught on instantly. I had been wildly underestimating what she was capable of and how profoundly complex the infant brain is. Our connection and communication has deepened as a result of this practice.
For us EC is not about potty “training” or being completely diaper free. There is zero pressure on her to use her potty and she wears diapers all day (and night) long. There’s no extra mess or work involved.
For some the goal is to be out of diapers by 18 months. We are in no rush. I will follow her lead and will let her tell me when she’s ready for that time to come. However, I am confident that the positive association she has with her potty will make for an easier transition and establish greater body awareness.
📷 of 90s baby me
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
I get lots of questions here about sleep and it you’re looking for some secret solution to get your babe to sleep through the night and nap on a schedule you’ve come to the wrong place.
I am no expert in infant sleep, but what if I told you you don’t need an expert? In fact the only expert on your baby is YOU!
I have friends with babies that sleep from 7pm-7am every night but that’s not my experience and not the reality for most mamas I know. I haven’t had a single night of uninterrupted sleep in almost a year but even with multiple wakes and feeds every night I feel rested most days and that’s because we bed-share. I don’t have to get up and turn the lights on or walk into another room to tend to her. We fall back asleep in each other’s arms. It works for us.
Between leaps, teething and new skills sleep is always changing and every baby is unique. What I can tell you from experience is that the moment you accept the season as it is, the stress will lift.
I can also tell you that a baby’s need for connection and closeness and is no less important when the sun goes down.
There’s no such thing as a self soothing infant. They rely on our nervous system to co-regulate and when we respond to their cries it reenforces a feeling of safety that is crucial to their neurological development.
One day I’ll sleep soundly again but until then I’m soaking up the cuddles that I know won’t last forever.
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
✨ Sparks of Joy ✨
Lou and her great grandmother Anna Lou.
Born ninety-four years and three days apart
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There are many ways in which I hope Lou takes after her namesake, starting with these perfectly manicured nails.
The Jewish New Year marked the seven year anniversary of our life and love together. On our first date I ordered a medium rare pork chop that I didn’t want to share and the rest was history.
We met when I was 22 years old and his heart has been my home through all the waves of change. We’ve been through so much together and parenthood is without a doubt the best chapter.
Having a baby transforms relationships and it’s reallllly not always easy. In fact 1 in 5 couples end their relationship within the first year of parenthood.
A few years ago we spent a week doing profound healing work with at @antararetreat and when we asked our teacher Jan what the secret to a life long happy partnership is she said, “It’s simple, always be in service to one another”.
This is wisdom that Johnathan models for me every day through his love and commitment to a beautiful life together and for that I am grateful.
👇🏽 Please share the greatest advice you’ve received or wisdom gained in partnership.
✨🌜✨ This little jar has taken me on a wonderful adventure over the past five years ! It has challenged and strengthened me in all the ways. It’s led me to many great teachers and friendships. It has been the saving grace to my sensitive complexion and has delivered silky soft skin to thousands of people. I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am to all the supportive friends and customers who keep us growing year after year.
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