Category Archives: Preparing to Breastfeed

What’s the birth got to do with breastfeeding?

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

When I was pregnant with Pumpkin, I really wanted to have a natural childbirth. I was in awe of women who had birthed their babies the way nature intended – sans epidural or any other intervention. At the end of … Continue reading →

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iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.

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World Breastfeeding Week: My daughter was tongue tied

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is the second of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. Without asking for help … Continue reading →

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It takes support to breastfeed

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is one of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. When I was pregnant with … Continue reading →

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Sleep is everything: Making my own sleep a priority

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

To me, sleep is everything. If I’m caught up on my sleep, I’m a better mommy: I’m more patient; I’m happier; and I can better handle the days my daughter is extra fussy.