I met three new moms recently that were all so calm, grounded, and present with their kids.  I couldn’t stop thinking about them being such a good example of motherhood.  All three of them told me the same thing. 

Each of them, separately, gently said to me “oh, I don’t have social media.”

Two of them had babies asleep among them on the grass on a blanket.  One of them was nursing her baby and toddler.  None of them were overstimulated or bothered by the noise of the total of 15 children among the four of us. 

One was talking about knitting each of hers a sweater before the cold weather comes.  Another was talking about a book she couldn’t put down and read in a few days.  All were talking about what they were cooking for dinner or what ...

My main saying is "I believe strongly in the mother-infant dyad and their biological design to breastfeed successfully in a supportive environment." 

I also believe that most women can breastfeed successfully with the right support, but for a small number of expectations. 

I believe that breastfeeding is a vital sign for babies.  As a nurse, we are constantly assessing vital signs, if a baby cannot breastfeed, my question is why; what has to be explored further. 

I believe that infants today are not learning proper oral-motor function and it is leading to a multitude of childhood illnesses, orthodontic requirements, speech issues, picky eating and more. 

I absolutely believe more than anything in the world that mother's are innately...