No More Fear in Birth and Breastfeeding
When I was pregnant with my first daughter Isabel, to tell you the truth, I was afraid to give birth. All I’d ever heard were women’s horror stories about the pain and stress of bringing baby into the...
View ArticleWe Knew From the Beginning
When my first daughter, Isabel, was just a few weeks old, I noticed something. Whenever I kissed or cooed at her: she smiled. I knew what all the baby books said, babies don’t knowingly smile that...
View ArticleYou Need a Treat, Mom. Join the Fun With Giveaways, Savings, and More!
If you’ve ever watched March Madness, you know, it’s a whole lot of fun! We’re hosting our very own version…Milkmakers Madness. Just like the real deal, the pool of winners gets smaller and smaller,...
View ArticleYou Never Know What’s Going to Happen
If you know me, then you know I love March Madness. These young college athletes give it their all every game, and leave everything they have on the court everyday. The energy, the excitement, the...
View ArticleGet a Little Messy With Oozy, Gooey Caramel and Chocolate
I’ll admit it, I love salt. That crunchy bite of flavor always has me coming back for more. If you’re like me, you’re going to love my Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. The perfect...
View ArticleIt Was a Total Disaster…And It Showed
Just 2 short weeks after my daughter, Harper, was born, my husband, Lucas, and I packed up our little apartment in the suburbs of Southern California and headed for a new life in Seattle. Those first...
View ArticleDo You Sound Like Your Mom? I Do.
The first time my mom told me we were rich, I was so excited I could hardly contain it. “Really?!” I asked, excitedly, imagining all the toys and treats we could now afford. ‘Yes,’ my Mom said drawing...
View ArticleIt Was Harder Than I Expected…But, That’s Not What I Remember…
When we brought our first daughter, Isabel, home from our birthing center, it was a big adjustment. Healing from her birth in the midst of night wakings and round-the-clock feedings was more...
View ArticleDon’t Give Up, Mom
When a mom is experiencing difficulty making enough milk for her baby, the usual suggestion from well meaning professionals is, “Nurse your baby more — your body will rally and you will make more milk...
View ArticleTop 3 Things We Learned From ExpoWest
Every year, Milkmakers has a blast taking part in Natural Products Expo West. And, this year, as always, we met up with some of our favorite people and had a chance to share the nutritious,...
View ArticleHey Mom…Hurry! 40% Off
http://nourishingmomsnaturally.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/output_QzEwIw.mp4 Looking for lactation cookies at a steal of deal? Look no further! Milkmakers has you covered with delicious, nutrition...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Your Visit With a Lactation Consultant
You have just had a baby. You’ve always known you would breastfeed, but things are not going well. Perhaps your nipples are sore. Or you’re struggling with engorgement. Maybe you’re worried about milk...
View ArticleBreastfeeding is for Every BODY
I didn’t think the effects of fat-shaming and body-shaming could be any more awful and harmful than they already are until I recently read this study about obese mothers. The study suggests that...
View ArticleTiffani Amber Thiessen Would Rather Breastfeed in the Bathroom…
Tiffani Amber Thiessen, a mother of two and a longtime TV actor, recently shared that she’d rather nurse in a bathroom stall than out in public. I think moms should be able to nurse their babies...
View ArticleYou Never Know What’s Going to Happen
If you know me, then you know I love March Madness. These young college athletes give it their all every game, and leave everything they have on the court everyday. The energy, the excitement, the...
View Article3 Ways to Make This the Best Mother’s Day Yet
Accept what other people have to offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love. – Wally Lamb Growing up, my mom was a single mother. When the holidays came around, she didn’t say ‘love is enough’ or...
View Article3 Types of Bada$$ Breastfeeding Moms On the Go
The Walking Wet Bar Did you know you can breastfeed your baby while carrying them in a front pack? It doesn’t matter if you’re walking the dog, heading through airport security, riding the bus, even...
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