Category Archives: Body Awareness

Low Milk Supply? A Tale of Two Mothers  

Posted on September 1, 2014 by naomia2z

Once upon a time, there were two pregnant friends. The friends were so excited about having children together. I will call one friend FA as in Friend A one FB as in Friend B. J Of course, I am rooting … Continue reading →

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Why I am happy to be a Lactivist

Posted on August 21, 2014 by naomia2z

There has been a lot of backlash the past decade about what lactivism or breastfeeding advocacy is and isn’t.  There is often the idea that being proud about breastfeeding is at the same time shaming or making other parents feel guilt. … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free for You & Your Baby

Posted on June 3, 2013 by naomia2z

I have family and friends with Celiac Disease so I have been trying to read and learn more about what foods have gluten, what it means to be gluten-free over the past few years. I wanted to see for myself how … Continue reading →

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Sensory Processing and Breastfeeding

Posted on October 11, 2012 by naomia2z

We all know about “the five senses”. They are smell (olfactory), taste (gustatory), touch (tactile), sight (visual), and hearing (auditory).  Did you know that there are at least three more that we know of? These are proprioception, vestiular and interoception. … Continue reading →

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Body, Boundaries and Babies

Posted on September 27, 2012 by naomia2z

As parents, I think most of us want our children to have a healthy sense of body image, body boundaries and listening to their own intuition.  All children should feel safe and supported regarding their bodies and sense of self. … Continue reading →

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