This post is a summary of what I’m talking about at a local doula meeting this evening. Anyone that wants to suggest additional ideas please comment. References for many of the facts that I cite can be found in Linda Smith’s book, Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding. First and most important, doulas support their…

My second baby was born on the day I reached 42 weeks of pregnancy. After a really rough time breastfeeding my first baby when he was born by induction, I was determined to let baby #2 come on his own schedule (as long as he was staying healthy inside!). It was worth the wait. He…