I was never worried about getting sick because I hadn’t gotten sick in years. In 2016, I started cutting different meats out of my diet, then went Vegan in 2017. I was in the best health I had ever been in my life. Even when I was pregnant and indulged on one of my cravings (check out this video to see what I mean), I … Continue reading How I Increased My Breastmilk Supply After Being Sick
That first cry left me speechless. Every mother I spoke to assured me that every pregnancy complication was going to be worth that first moment. They were right. I was shaking from the adrenaline and in awe of his entire presence. When my aunt yelled that he was a boy and I felt my heart drop. I was happy because I always wanted to have … Continue reading Postpartum Depression And What I Learned About Myself
As a first time mother, I used disposable diapers for about the first two months of my son’s life because I needed to focus on breastfeeding and getting as much rest as possible. I had non-toxic diapers from different companies that provide samples to expecting mothers. We also bought a few of our own. Therefore, my son has tried about 5-6 different diaper brands. So, … Continue reading 3 Non-Toxic Diapers That I Recommend
If you are a new mother, social media is a great way to engage and feel less alone in your new journey. I love social media! I have been able to read books, find inspiring leaders in my generation, listen to awesome podcasts and meet some pretty cool people that are miles away. You can share funny photos of your breastfeeding baby and that cute … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Post Photos Of My Child On Social Media
After I found out the biology behind breastfeeding and how to properly hold my son while breastfeeding, I started to do research on breastfeeding problems and their solutions. I did not want anything or anyone to deter me from breastfeeding my son, so I made sure to prepare myself for any possible breastfeeding problems that may arise. I think it is important that mother’s do … Continue reading Breastfeeding 101: 10 Breastfeeding Problems And How To Solve Them
There are a variety of different ways to wash cloth diapers. People have developed and altered routines to fit their personal needs. Overall, you want to use a cloth diaper friendly soap, rinse with cold water first, then wash them with soap and warm water. I recommend washing every day until you have fully gotten into your own routine. I strongly recommend keeping your wash … Continue reading How To Wash Cloth Diapers
The long overdue video about why I cloth diaper, how I cloth diaper and my stash is below! I have known since high school that I wanted to use cloth diapers for my children. It is amazing to see how the lifestyle I wanted is manifesting right before my eyes. Although things are not happening in the timeframe that I expected, they are happening nonetheless. … Continue reading Cloth Diapers: The Different Types + My Stash
I have been breastfeeding for three months now and have learned so much! If you have any questions about breastfeeding, please visit my Breastfeeding 101: The Basics blog post. In that blog post, I go over the mechanics of breastfeeding, the composition of breastmilk, positions in breast-feeding and more! I will be posting a breastfeeding complications and solutions blog post soon. After experiencing and resolving … Continue reading Top 5 Breastfeeding Tips (+3 Month Update)
I decided to go a different route for this week’s Spotlight Saturday blog post. My interview with artists of different mediums will follow next week. However, I want to highlight the beauty and selflessness of Doulas across the world. Doulas are professionals trained to provide physical, emotional and educational support to an expecting mother, giving birth or in postpartum care while advocating for the mother. A … Continue reading #SpotlightSaturdays: 5 Reasons Why Doulas Are The Shit
We have built an entire industry around the sleep of babies in the Western culture. Yes, your baby’s z’s became a profitable business for many companies. When a mother is creating her registry, the categories include the “necessities” for the baby’s room; these online registries require you to add a crib, mattress, sheets, room decor and more to qualify for the free baby registry item/package. … Continue reading Co-Sleep: 5 Reasons To Ditch Baby Cribs
The Brown Perfection 