I had no idea what to expect as far as when Leighton would come, due to the fact that I was induced last time. Do I cook babies for a while? Or do my babies come on the earlier side? It was exciting to have no idea (well…exciting for a certain amount of time).

Leighton’s story is so much different than Maren’s, I don’t want to say “better” because I truly don’t believe that…the parts of Maren’s birth story that were easy, were hard this time, and visa versa. But overall, I am so thankful to have had the joyful, healing, intimate birth this time around that I had been praying for.

There are many different types of cleanses that are sold, ranging from "skinny teas" to a product you add into a liquid, to simply making your own juices at home. Somehow, even though dietitians and doctors have been fighting against this trend for years and trying to battle the misinformation about cleansing, it still pops up right on time! As we know, diet culture is incredibly good at evolving and putting on a new mask to hide its face.

While I always suggest seeing a lactation consultant for support, sometimes that’s not possible! This flowchart will guide you through the different possible causes for low supply, and will let you know when it’s time to prioritize getting in to a lactation consultant. I hope you find it helpful!

Diet culture touches EVERYTHING. And while it makes me mad anytime that diet culture invades something that’s meant to be stress-free and beautiful (aka life), it especially makes me angry when I see it taking over something as sacred as breastfeeding. What’s particularly frustrating in this instance is that breastfeeding is a time when you’re often already confused and overwhelmed, and there is such a huge learning curve. You just want to do what’s best for your baby while at the same time trying to adjust to your new normal. I know it’s so, so difficult. I’m hoping that by clearing up some of what I would consider “twisted truths” around breastfeeding, I can help you become more confident in your breastfeeding journey.