Ricki Lake on Dancing With the Stars

Totally off topic and "just for fun," but considering Ricki Lake's support of the birthing community, I thought we could toss a little support her way! Check her out on Dancing With The Stars. Yay her! (And 43 years old!)

A Midwife's Role: Knowledge Infused With Care

Breastfeeding Support

I came across a couple of fun pages to support your breastfeeding journey today.

Yes, I Will Breastfeed My Baby

and

Breastfeeding Basics

Check them out!

Do Hospital Freebies Undermine Breastfeeding?

The Associated Press took a look this week at hospital freebies and their impact on breastfeeding. Those little bags sponsored by the formula companies are big news these days. What do you think? I saw it compared to sending a woman home from her wedding with the divorce papers!

Maternity Clothes - Where to Shop?

What are your favorite sources for maternity clothes? Considering we don't live in a place where you can just run out to the mall and pick something up, it can be tough finding clothes to match that ever-growing baby bump! Here are a few suggestions. Do you have any to add?

Kikis Fashions was suggested by one of our clients -- they have cute stuff and great pricing.

Old Navy has maternity clothes on their website (but not in stores, boo).

And don't forget Motherhood Maternity.They are always a good place to check, and usually have a pretty good selection!

Don't forget to check out the consignment shops. In Williston we have Doodle Bugs, which has a few maternity things on the rack. Do you have favorites in surrounding communities?

Once baby comes, the same sources are good places to check for nursing wear.

Surrender: A Letter To My Baby

I knew I loved Birth Without Fear. But I may not have realized how much until I read this letter she wrote to her unborn baby. It's a great read. And if you haven't checked out her blog yet, I highly recommend it!