Ask President Obama to Support Breastfeeding: Sign the Petition
Recognition and support for breastfeeding is often neglected as an important part of mothering. Help us put breastfeeding on the radar for President Barack Obama to ensure it is treated as a high-priority health issues and receives the support it deserves. Our economy is in crisis and this nation’s leaders are looking for solutions to help our... [Read more...]
Celebrating my Second Year Nurniversary
Last week my son, Connor, turned two. My little baby is now a boy. I am celebrating my second year of breastfeeding him and am so happy and proud to have made it this far. I have written about how we started and we got to this point in My Story. Take a look if you haven’t done so yet. I am so happy to be here now where nursing is simple... [Read more...]
Refuting “The Case Against Breastfeeding”
There have been an avalanche of commentaries since Hanna Rosin’s publication of “The Case Against Breastfeeding“ in The Atlantic, April 2009, which came out last week. Rosin, a contributing editor and mother of three, challenges whether women want to breastfeed or feel pressured to do so by society. She argues that the evidence... [Read more...]
Chinese Police Woman Breastfeeds Babies Following Earthquake
A Chinese police woman breastfed eight babies who were either orphaned or who’s mothers were unable to provide breast milk following the trauma of a severe earthquake that hit the Sichuan province in May 2008. Although this is an older story, we thought this heroic deed still worthy of praise and your attention. Watch a mother selflessly... [Read more...]
Breast Milk Cupcakes Anyone?
Although this seems rather controversial, baking with breast milk tastes even yummier than with cows milk. Our bodies were designed to digest human breastmilk much easier than cow’s milk despite what the dairy industry wants you to believe. I know many mamma’s who would easily make cereal for their young babies with breast milk so why... [Read more...]
Celebrating Our Commitment to Breastfeeding
I moved to the US when I was four months pregnant and still waiting to get my green card. By the time it came through, I was too far along in my pregnancy to start work. My intention was to have my son, Connor, and then go back to full-time work when he was three months. Everything changed after his birth and at three months neither of us was... [Read more...]
The Skinny on Donating Breast Milk
I’ve written a lot on the site recently about problems associated with low milk supply but there are moms out there who have so much milk they don’t know what to do with it. Donating breast milk is a loving and selfless act which can save lives and bring breast milk to babies that would otherwise never receive it. Renee Waters initially... [Read more...]
Renee Water’s Story
I would love to say that the moment my little baby came to the breast for the first time he sucked and immediately we had a breastfeeding relationship. But for many of us, it just wasn’t the case. My son, Rowan, would suck on his upper lip and therefore receive no milk. Then he got struck down with jaundice and was in the NICU for two days... [Read more...]
Clutch Hold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpwCl6DSMoA The clutch or football hold is another position you can use to nurse your baby. This video gives you a great look at how to position the baby and also how to prevent sore nipples with a good latch. Read More →
Breast Pumping and Returning to Work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLbgtUII0hk&feature=related This video helps you learn about breast pumps and how they work. They are a wonderful tool if you are planning on going back to work or want some time off from your baby. The video reveals the best time to pump and how to create a pumping schedule. Read More →
