Category: ’natural parenting’

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.

On the Road to Recovery

January 14th, 2013 by Dionna - 73 Comments

Code Name: Mama

Our holidays were much lower key without the alcohol. In fact, life has been much calmer since I decided to stop drinking altogether.

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