by Leanne Palmerston | Oct 9, 2019 | Blog
Telling parents not to use pacifiers because of nipple confusion is used as a scare tactic for promoting breastfeeding. Yes, you read that right. Somewhere someone decided to help women breastfeed more they should be warned about nipple confusion. That way they...
by Leanne Palmerston | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
Picture this: you are 40 weeks and 2 days. You had a prenatal appointment 2 days ago where your doctor declared you were 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Mild, rhythmic cramps have been happening for a few hours and they seem to be getting a little stronger over time....
by Leanne Palmerston | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog
We’ve all seen the mom drinking meme’s “It’s Wine O’Clock!”, “Mommy’s Sippy Cup Is A Wine Glass”, or even “Coffee = Mom Fuel”. You know the ones. They all boil down to the same thing: this momming thing...
by Leanne Palmerston | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog
I should take a break from social media because I might explode with anger. Vulnerable people are looking for help and the people who have the information are pushing an agenda. Enter: toxic meme culture. You know what a meme is, right? Β It’s one of those little...
by Leanne Palmerston | Jul 5, 2019 | Blog
You are about to go through something really intense. And you’ll be at your most vulnerable while you do it. If it goes well it will be the most incredible and glorious thing you’ll ever accomplish. But, birth trauma could destroy the joy and awe you...