Breastfeeding: Taking your breasts back to work

Breastfeeding is nature’s fast food. It’s the ultimate convenience: Baby is hungry, milk is ready. Any place. Any time. But that convenience changes when moms start thinking about separating from their baby and going back to work while still breastfeeding. But just because you’re headed back to wo

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Midwives: Giving women a different option

Corey Colwell-Lipson, an Issaquah resident, opted for a midwife over an obstetrician-gynecologist for the birth of her two children. “Childbirth is a normal and natural experience,” says Colwell-Lipson. “It is not a medical emergency.” Stephanie Flath of Preston, Wash., switched to a midwife in t

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When Breastfeeding Sucks: How to Cope With Common Nursing Challenges

Breastfeeding challenges can surprise even experienced mothers. But coping with most breastfeeding issues is fairly simple, and in some cases, easier than sterilizing bottles! Here’s a look at some of the most common challenges of breastfeeding. Most women experience nipple soreness in the early we

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‘Butt out, Grandma!’ Keeping the peace when your mother knows best

Soon after my first grandchild was born, I couldn’t help but gloat, “How cool is this? A brand-new baby who comes with two awesome baby-sitters!” It wasn’t long before I realized the ball (the baby?) was not really in my court. Those baby-sitters — most people call them “parents” — had every inte

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Puree and Simple: Make Your Own Baby Food

“You make your own baby food?” a puzzled mom asks me. “Yes, it’s no big deal,” I say. “But aren’t you busy?” Busy? Yes! I have two jobs and a baby . . . and I still have time to make baby food! It’s not that hard. Most of the moms I’ve met seem to think there’s some kind of mystique to those lit

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15 Nursery Must-Haves Featured on Etsy

We've searched Etsy high and low for the best of the cute in all things nursery and baby gear... and believe us when we say, there is plenty of good stuff to choose from! We also recommend checking out Etsy Kids for homemade awesome items --  it's a seasonal A to Z shopping guide for Etsy stores tha

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Creating a No-Waste Nursery for Your Baby

Know this feeling? You buy that big-ticket item that you know you need for your baby's nursery, only to watch it collect dust in the corner. These days, fewer of us have the luxury of buying unnecessary things, and a more conservative approach to preparing for baby is better for the planet, too. So

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'Brain rules' for babies

There is plenty of parenting advice out there, and no shortage of books that offer information and support to new and expecting parents. But where advice meets brain science you’ll find the newest book by New York Times bestselling author John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby. Medina is a development

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