Posts by GuavaGirl

I'm a new postpartum doula, working on my certification through DONA.  I would love to connect with any doulas (birth or postpartum, through any organization) in my area (I'm in McMinnville).  Reply below or PM me and let me...

OP, I know this thread is old, but did you ever find a good book? Your friend sounds like my husband and he actually said he would like some kind of a book.

Can you just be "gluten sensitive" without having Celiac?     Maybe there are some good resources that I can be pointed towards if you don't want to do a lot of explaining.   Thanks!

We suspect some sort of gluten intolerance in my husband and my 2 year old son but both test negative for the gluten blood test (sorry I don't know what is was called exactly).     What would you recommend that we do?...

Do you think you could have diastasis recti?  I do. This page has some more info.  http://www.diastasisrehab.com/

Since breastmilk production works on supply and demand, if the frequency that you empty your breasts is not as high, yes it can affect the overall output.  Is there any way you can pump more at work?  At least every 3...

My first thought is that it may just be something that improves as he gets bigger, especially if he has a small mouth (and maybe a short tongue?).  If a lactation consultant has checked it out and says it looks good and if he's...

Have you tried swapping out the breast for pacifier after she's fallen asleep?

Also, I just wanted to add that I would not consider it a nursing strike, but just that he's been changing developmentally since that time.  ...and lot of it is just personality.  Some kids are not comfort nurses....

Here are more first thoughts.   Your son sounds a lot like mine was at that age.  I had a lactation consultant come over because I was so concerned.  She was very helpful and assured me that it's okay to give him...