Breastfeeding on Demand - 2 Videos

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the Natural Parenting RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!If you are a proud supporter of breastfeeding, then these are a couple of great videos to watch. They are, admittedly, a bit more extreme than most breastfeeding families you may know, but they still underscore [...]

Colic, Crying and Babywearing

by Emmy Bill
Extreme crying……..colic. Those words strike fear in every parent. Why are mothers in western culture so afraid of this common problem, and why do babies in other cultures seldom, if ever experience it?
Definition of Colic:
An infant between 2 weeks and 4 months of age with bouts of crying that occur 3 [...]

Eating For Breastfeeding

Author: Robin OBrien

Breastmilk provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy development. The following is some advice on eating a varied and balanced diet to help keep you and your baby healthy when you’re breastfeeding.
Many breastfeeding mothers worry about what food they should be eating. The answer is simple; your diet should be [...]

Attachment Parenting for Infant Bonding

by Jenna Haynie
Bonding is essential for any baby. Whether adopted or biological, babies have needs that are critical for proper development of mind and body. Newborns come ready to start this bonding process. Parents are the ones who don’t know where to start, especially if their baby is adopted or been placed in the NICU.
KidsHealth.org [...]

How to Soothe Your Baby

by Tani Lane
Trying to deal with a fretful crying baby can be more stressful than doing a sales presentation to an audience of high-powered executives. Many parents end up feeling inadequate, incompetent and helpless. You may be thinking: “And I thought the worst part was over after the 9-months wait!!”
Here are some [...]

Breastfeeding Facts

by Robyn Thompson
Are you one of the increasing numbers of women experiencing unbearable nipple pain because of breastfeeding?
Did you know that 83% of new mothers experience varying degrees of nipple pain and trauma as well as other lactation problems?
So, don’t worry, you are not alone. These problems are thought [...]