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Personal pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and other stories from our TLC team, people we have worked with, and the birth community.

A smiling woman comfortably seated in a brown recliner breastfeeding twin babies, each swaddled in different colored blankets. The babies are resting on a colorful nursing pillow with a playful print, in a cozy, well-lit living room.

Breastfeeding Twins: Anna’s Experience

As a mom of twins, I have firsthand experience with breastfeeding them. I breastfed A and G until they were 15 months old. At that point, I was mentally and…

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A contented mother smiles for a selfie by the shore, with her baby snug in a carrier, gazing curiously at the camera. In the background, another young child plays by the water’s edge, against a tranquil backdrop of calm waters and a straw-covered shoreline, encapsulating a peaceful family outing.

Waiting and Ready for PPD: Anna’s Story

I knew that I was at higher risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD) after having my twins due to experiencing infertility and have multiples. My husband and I were watching for…

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A smiling mother with long, wavy hair wearing a pink 'home is love' sweatshirt sits beside her young daughter, who is clad in a white and pink floral top with a fluffy pink skirt. The child has a sweet expression and is holding a small object, her hair adorned with a white bow. They pose against a soft green background that radiates warmth and familial love.

PMADs: Evi’s Story

The following story shows what PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) can look like. No experience is the same. The information shared in this post is in no way a…

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A black and white image capturing an intimate moment between a mother and her newborn. The mother, gently cradling her baby in her arms, looks down with affection as the baby rests against her. This picture exemplifies the close bond and tender connection that breastfeeding nurtures between mother and child.

AdriAnne’s Breastfeeding Story: Try as I Might, I Still Didn’t Like It

Real people, real experiences AdriAnne Larsen is a mom, expert storyteller, writer, and copywriter from Spokane, WA. She is passionate about helping others write their own stories in their most…

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The Day I Had to Say “Goodbye” to Breastfeeding my Little Lady

On the morning of June 17, 2018 I breastfed my daughter for the last time. It was a sad moment for me. It was sad to say goodbye to breastfeeding…

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A candid snapshot of Adrianne lovingly kissing her baby against a vibrant, multicolored striped wall. Adrianne, dressed in a casual olive green jacket and her hair in a ponytail, holds her baby who wears a cute navy outfit and seems to be enjoying the affectionate gesture. The bold yellow, white, and red stripes on the wall add a playful and artistic backdrop to this sweet mother-child interaction.

9 Postpartum Thoughts

AdriAnne Larsen is a mom, expert storyteller, writer, and copywriter from Spokane, WA. She is passionate about helping others write their own stories in their most authentic way. You can…

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The Dewey family is seated outdoors, enjoying a serene moment by a lake. A father in a blue tee and green shorts, a mother in a navy dress, cradling a sleeping newborn wrapped in a white blanket, and their older son in a green and white striped shirt and navy pants, all smile warmly at the camera. The backdrop of lush green trees and calm water reflects the tranquility and happiness of their family life.

Tavin’s Birth Story

We are so excited to be able to share this birth story with you. Tavin is Jesi’s second child and he came into this world in a way that Jesi…

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Road Trip with a 12 Month Old: Ideas and Personal Experiences

Traveling with a child changes…almost everything. If you’re like me, the simple thought of traveling with a young child can be intimidating. I know it was for me even though…

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Jen Kane’s First Delivery

Jen Kane has had 4 babies that were all born via c-section. She’s a yoga and meditation teacher and the founder of Better Essentials. You can find her on Instagram…

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My Infertility Story

If only our plans were to work the way they were planned My husband and I had been married just under a year when we decided that it was time…

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