After three unsuccessful attempts to exclusively breastfeed my older children, I am happy to say that I’m finally a proud breastfeeding mama to my little baby girl Alana!

Breastfeeding is important to me as the benefits for both mother and baby are astounding. To read more about my adventures in breastfeeding, click on the following links. And as always, breastfeeding help can be found at La Leche League International, Kelly Mom and Best for Babes.

• I Love Breastfeeding, Baby!
• Six Steps to Breastfeeding Success
• Growing Pains: Surviving Breastfeeding Growth Spurts
• Nursing in Public: Why I Use a Nursing Cover
• From Breastfeeding Bliss to Breastfeeding Bitterness
• “Mom, When Are Babies Supposed to Stop Breastfeeding?” – A Conversation with My 14-Year Old Son
• Breastfeeding: A Few Simple Tips to Help Beat The Teeth-Scraping Blues
• Twelve Steps to Twelve Months of Breastfeeding Success
• Extended Breastfeeding – 21 Months and Counting (published at Our Mommyhood)

I’d love to hear about your breastfeeding struggles and success. Having a community of support is one of the keys to breastfeeding success!