Category: ’natural parenting’

Missourians: Write Your Legislator in Support of the Amendment to Our Breastfeeding Statute

February 9th, 2013 by Dionna - 4 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Missourians: Write Your Legislator in Support of the Amendment to Our Breastfeeding Statute

Missouri is the last state to admonish breastfeeding mothers to use “discretion” in the wording of our breastfeeding statute. But if the current proposed amendment passes, our statute will be more in line with other state statutes, and no one’s arbitrary definition of what is “discreet” will matter.

Medical Tests and Medicines: Beware of Breastfeeding Booby Traps

February 4th, 2013 by Dionna - 4 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Medical Tests and Booby Traps

If you need to undergo any kind of medical testing (x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, etc.) during your breastfeeding relationship, please do not rely only on the advice of the doctor who ordered the test or the tech who will perform it. Consult a lactation consultant, and specifically ask her to check Hale’s.

Thyroid Rage: Why I Fired My Doctor and Took My Health Into My Own Hands

February 2nd, 2013 by Dionna - 22 Comments

Code Name: Mama - My Thyroid Journey: Why I Fired My Doctor

So after one faulty test that showed results within the range of normal, knowing I wanted medication as a last resort, my doctor prescribed a drug I would have to take for the rest of my life. And that’s when I fired my doctor.

How I Reduced Nighttime Breastfeeding Without Completely Night Weaning

January 28th, 2013 by Dionna - 5 Comments

Code Name: Mama - How to Reduce Access to the Breast Without Night Weaning

When I was pregnant with Ailia, I was ready for Kieran to nurse less at night. Here are some of the gentle ways I reduced Kieran’s access to the breast at night without fully night weaning him.

My Greedy Kid

January 17th, 2013 by Dionna - 14 Comments

Code Name: Mama - My Greedy Kid

Shannon talks about how she handles sharing and “greed” with her five year old.

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