Many books and well-meaning family and friends tell breastfeeding mothers not to breastfeed their babies to sleep, for fear of creating a "bad habit." So are they right? Here's my thoughts on why it's perfectly natural and appropriate to breastfeed your baby to sleep.

Extended breastfeeding can be a challenging physical and emotional experience, even for those who believe in it on principle. If you nurse your toddler, or are considering extended breastfeeding, you may relate to my mixed feelings as my daughter approaches the two-year mark as an active nurser.

Introducing first foods to a breastfed baby can be a confusing prospect. Here's some suggestions and thoughts on the process of introducing solid foods.

Stimulating a letdown can be tricky business, whether nursing your baby or pumping. Here's some tips to get the milk flowing...

Mommy Breastfeeds Our Baby is a lovely little children's book. Best for an older sister (but could be read for an older brother) it describes the benefits of breastfeeding in a way children can understand and shows breastfeeding in varied and tasteful locations and positions.

Nursing with Flat Nipples or Inverted Nipples can be a challenge, but a very surmountable one. I overcame flat nipples to achieve 3 years (and counting) of successful breastfeeding between my two daughters. Here's some tips to help you plan for success.

Inverted Nipples or Flat Nipples are common causes of early breastfeeding challenges, but ones that *can* be overcome with support. How to tell if you have inverted or flat nipples, why they can cause problems and how to prepare before the baby arrives.

If you are looking for a cute gift or toy for a breastfeeding mama and baby, be sure to check out Auntie Jill's Breast Plushie. The Breast Plushie is basically a soft little "stuffed breast" with a little smiley face and a microfiber "nipple." Here's my review and photo of the Plushie.

Breastmilk is often recommended by pediatricians as a treatment for babies with blocked tear ducts. More information, my own personal experience, and how breastmilk fits in.

I have received many emails asking for more information regarding medicinal uses of breastmilk. This topic tends to arouse a good bit of curiosity and wonder – as well it should – breastmilk is somewhat of a miraculous cure for many maladies.