by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 4, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
Breastfeeding as a working mom can be tough. You’ve made the decision to breastfeed, and overcome all your doubts. It was awesome at first, but, then you have to go back to work. You’re not always with your baby to feed him on demand. You’re not...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 3, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
“I’m not gonna sleep well for at least the next 4 months, maybe longer”. This thought hit me each and every time I delivered one of my babies in the hospital. Somehow, I forgot about my impending lack of sleep throughout my pregnancies. But, after I delivered and held...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 2, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
If you can survive breastfeeding a newborn you can survive anything! Breastfeeding is the best, most natural way to feed a newborn baby, but it’s not always easy. It comes with loads of benefits, but can be exhausting and stressful, especially in the first few...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 1, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Doc
“Breast is best”! If you’ve had a baby, you’ve probably heard this before. And I can’t help but to agree. Breastfeeding has so many benefits for both mom and baby, so I always make a point to encourage pregnant women and moms of newborns I come...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Jul 26, 2019 | Doc
Every mom loves a sleeping child! For one, they’re so precious and sweet when they’re sleeping – even as teenagers! I’ve been lucky to have had great sleepers (except this last one…still working on him!). I know I look forward to the quiet time at night...
