When you're pregnant, it can often be difficult to look beyond the birth. That moment seems like the finish line of a 10 month long marathon, when in fact, it's more like starting point of the race. If you think about it, pregnancy is the training you do before the big race. Maybe you take [...]
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Breastfeeding in Public in Japan – An Honest Guide
So, let's get into this. One of the most common questions I hear from parents who are new to Japan, or just new to parenting in Japan, is: Is it culturally acceptable to nurse in public in Japan? My answer, yes, but also no. It's been my experience that breastfeeding is generally accepted and supported [...]
What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding BEFORE Giving Birth
As a pregnant woman, how much time are you spending preparing for birth? Are you taking breathing classes? Touring your hospital? Packing a hospital bag? Reading books? What about for breastfeeding? If you're anything like me, you barely prepared at all! Before giving birth I knew I wanted to breastfeed, but I really had no [...]
My Motherhood Tokyo 