Red Stick Mom

Disclosure: This post is part our series in observance of World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital.  Give Me 3! Woman’s Initiative to Help Breastfeeding Moms While breastfeeding may be a natural activity, it doesn’t always come naturally. After all, if you’re a new mom that’s never breastfed before, and your new baby hasn’t eaten before, things can quickly become overwhelming. So the idea of six months of exclusive breastfeeding as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) can seem like a daunting and lofty goal. To help make the transition easier, Woman’s Hospital has started the Give Me 3! initiative, which helps new moms focus only on the first three days postpartum. “We know that new moms have a...

Disclosure: This post is part our series in observance of World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital.  Maybe you’ve seen that breastfeeding statistic that’s been floating around social media. You know, the one states that a woman who breastfeeds for a year clocks about 1,800 hours while a full time job measures close to 1,960 hours. I’m not here to debate these numbers because for all I know, this could totally be #fakenews. What I do know, is that breastfeeding, in all its glory and splendor, is A LOT. I’m nursing my daughter as I type this. Let’s break down these “scientific” numbers. I’ve been breastfeeding since August 2017. I did take a nine month break, (turns out, you CAN...

Disclosure: This post is part our series in observance of World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital.  Breastfeeding Support for Every Mom Deciding to breastfeed is one of the best decisions you can make for your baby; however, once you leave the hospital, you might feel panicked and bit overwhelmed. After all, you and your baby are both still learning how to breastfeed! Learning with your baby as the two of you bond through breastfeeding can be surprising, interesting, and even sometimes challenging. When it gets tough, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many other moms face the same challenges, so take comfort in knowing that it’s nothing you can’t handle with a little help and a lot...

Disclosure: This post is part our series in observance of World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital.  My breastfeeding journey began 8 years ago in the (old) Woman's Hospital, I was a young 23 year old who was absolutely terrified. Terrified of being a mom, of keeping this tiny little human alive, and raising her to be an amazing person. I was also terrified of breastfeeding, but I knew it was the absolute best thing for my baby. So I took a slightly different route and decided to only pump, I rented a pump from the hospital and only pumped for 6 months straight, I was slightly terrified of her attaching and me not doing it right and honestly...

A day doesn't go by when I see a parent or adult with a child who is fastened in their car seat incorrectly or no car seat at all. In all honesty, it makes me cringe. And if I say anything to the parent, I am made out to be the bad "judge-y" mom. Ever heard of the statement, "my baby, my rules?" I will be completely honest, I used it a lot the first few months I was a mother. And I am sure a lot of mothers do. But this isn't a "my rules" argument, this is facts and the law (in some cases). I try to approach every situation as a learning opportunity because some parents truly...