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What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 2

May 31, 2019 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

I breastfed my daughter for 25 months.

I never expected that to happen.

Naturally, I hoped for the best, but I never set unreasonable expectations for myself. Breastfeeding can be incredibly difficult for so many women, and everyone has to do what works best for them. Period. [Read more…] about What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 2

What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 1

February 24, 2019 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

Before becoming a mom, I didn’t really know much about breastfeeding.

When I got pregnant, I began learning about the science and the medical benefits for me and baby. I was amazed at the information; it was eye-opening. I looked forward to sharing the experience with my child, but I wanted to go into it with an open mind. Seeing so many moms struggle to breastfeed made me keep my expectations in check. [Read more…] about What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 1