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Contact Barbara E: barbara.higham@gmail.com Writer at barbarahigham.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingPosts/ Editor at womenshealthtoday.blog

9 Stupid Things People Say to Women Who’ve Experienced a Traumatic Birth

If you experienced a traumatic birth, I’d recommend steering clear of these folks for a while. They don’t get it and you don’t need their brand of “help” right now.

Why I Approve of Breastfeeding in Public

Why take offense?

Exercise as a Treatment for Depression in New Mothers Instead of Antidepressants

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett looks at the research confirming exercise to be an effective antidepressant, even in those with major depression.

A Breastfeeding Narrative. Metaphorically Yours, James Akre

How to look at breastfeeding from a fresh perspective.

Breastfeeding is Our Common Mother Tongue

James Akre says breastfeeding is a universal constant across space and time.

Should Mothers Avoid Nighttime Breastfeeding to Decrease their Risk of Depression?

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett examines who gets more sleep and who is at risk for depression with reference to nighttime sleep.

Light Therapy to Treat Depression in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Is light therapy a suitable treatment for pregnant and postpartum women? Kathleen Kendall-Tackett looks at the research.

7 Unhelpful Things People Say to Women about Breastfeeding Following Sexual Abuse

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on attitudes that disempower and undermine mothers' goals.

Vitamin D and Its Surprising Link to Perinatal Depression, Health Disparities, and the Health Impact of Adversity

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett examines Vitamin D deficiency and the link with depression.

How Mothers Can Keep Sane During the Holiday Season

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on how to make the holiday season enjoyable for everyone.

Our Alien Attitudes to Breastfeeding

Real-world examples about attitudes toward breasts, breastfeeding and breast milk

Did the Earth Move for You?

What's the connection between riding a bike, having sex, and breastfeeding?

Is the Holiday Season Stressful?

A touch of realism perhaps when fairytale images don't materialize?

Why Breastfeeding is in Men’s Best Interest

A quintessentially feminine act.

Bad Childhood. Great Life

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA looks at the long-term effects on health of difficult experiences in childhood and how you can overcome them.

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