http://www.sheknows.com/authors/naomi-de-la-torre/articles Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818487/Bottle-feeding-blues Even formula companies will now admit that “breast is best.” But moms who struggle to breastfeed can feel enormous guilt. And the breastfeeding Nazis can make you feel like you might as well feed your infant liquid crack if you choose to use formula. What is the truth? Are there any legitimate reasons to bottle feed your baby? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818487/Bottle-feeding-blues Naomi de la Torre Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818485/Plan-a-natural-birth-in-six-easy-steps So you’ve watched The Business of Being Born, you are totally up on your Kegels, and your birth ball is already getting a daily workout. What now? If you're planning for your ideal natural birth, follow the six easy steps below and take charge of your birth. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818485/Plan-a-natural-birth-in-six-easy-steps Naomi de la Torre Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818483/Honoring-Your-Unique-Birth-Experience Most parents understand the many benefits of birthing naturally, but childbirth is something that is not always under your control. Even with a rock solid birth plan, a top notch midwife and 12 weeks of birthing classes under your belt, you are not guaranteed to birth naturally. How do we avoid the deep disappointment and guilt that comes with not achieving our ideal birth plan? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818483/Honoring-Your-Unique-Birth-Experience Naomi de la Torre Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818482/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Extended-Breastfeeding No one will deny that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your infant for the first year of life. The AAP recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child.” http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818482/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Extended-Breastfeeding Naomi de la Torre Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818481/How-to-write-your-ideal-birth-plan Writing a birth plan is a wonderful way to begin to educate yourself about labor and the process of giving birth. But it is important to remember that your birth plan is not like a fast food menu. You can’t just say that you want to induce labor with nipple stimulation, manage your contractions in a Jacuzzi, give birth while doing squats and have Brad Pitt cut the umbilical cord...and have all your dreams come true! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818481/How-to-write-your-ideal-birth-plan Naomi de la Torre