mamaloop's blog
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When dads experience postpartum
Postpartum is not exclusively reserved for mothers you know; it is also a significant time for fathers and often surrounded by taboos. -
What Breastfeeding Taught Me: An Odyssey of Challenges and Discoveries
It was during my second breastfeeding (which is still ongoing) that I learned to relax and appreciate the present moment.
Breastfeeding has become a precious time where I can fully connect with my daughter, leaving aside everyday worries and concerns, and simply be there, in the moment. I like even more the fact of being withdrawn (long live the breastfeeding rooms, these places are so peaceful) I can temporarily move away from the tumult outside and refocus on the essential: this precious bond between her and me .
This experience taught me to appreciate these moments of calm and connection, to transform them into a meditation; a mindfulness practice.
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Farewell to Maternity Leave: Welcome to “Parenting Bootcamp”
Ah, “ maternity leave” , that expression that seems straight out of an exotic vacation magazine, but let’s be honest, if it really was a vacation,...
