Inspiring You to Share Your Story
In years gone by, breastfeeding experience and wisdom was passed down from older members of the tribe to those just starting out on their journey. In our modern world, this has been lost as we no longer live in villages but separate family units instead. Many were not breastfed as babies, so our mothers have no idea how to teach and support us... [Read more...]
Breast is Best – Overview of the Reasons for Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is one of the greatest gifts you can ever give both to your child and yourself. Both mothers to healthcare professionals recommended that you give your child the best start in life through nursing. This inclusive lists incorporates all the reasons found in the other articles giving you one place to find all the answer. ... [Read more...]
Connie’s Story
Where to begin…Mother of a 3 year old that is still going strong. I was met with many opinions regarding “How long” and “when would I stop nursing”. All I have to say, is I went with my heart as to what feels right. Spent time contacting Lactation nurses, wondering how to “wean” (when she was 2), and they... [Read more...]
Huge Cardiovascular Benefits for Mamma’s Who Breastfeed
The May issue of “Obstetrics and Gynecology” magazine has published a study that included over 130,000 women and the long-term health benefits to their cardiovascular and pulmonary health. According to the study: “While breastfeeding for at least a month cuts the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, nursing for... [Read more...]
Village Breastfeeds Baby Moses
On 11 January, in the wee hours of the morning, Charles Moses Martin Goodrich was born. Tragically, this happy time was mixed with sadness when Moses’ mother died 11 hours later of amniotic fluid embolism, a rare obstetric complication. Robbie Goodrich, Moses’ father, was faced with the dilemma of feeding his newborn son. Marquette... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Reduces Pain from Vaccinations
Breastfeeding can reduce the pain and trauma associated with injections. The article below is a brief overview of a study done in Turkey that tested infants and toddlers reaction to injections, commonly used to give inoculations against certain diseases. Some children were breastfed during the injection, others were not. The infants were tested,... [Read more...]
Environmental Benefits of Breastfeeding
Help save the planet and go green through your commitment to breastfeeding. Find out how nursing your baby gives back to the earth: 1. Good for the environment Everyone is being encouraged to go green these days. Breastfeeding requires less waste from packaged products such as wrappers, canisters and disposable bottlers. In an article titled “Mother... [Read more...]
Boobies Without Borders
Salma Hayek arrived in Sierra Leone in September as a UNICEF ambassador with a mission to help fight tetanus, a leading cause of death in the country for mothers and their babies. Twenty one percent of infant deaths in the country are related to tetanus. Backed by sponsorship from Pampers, she was delivering vaccines which can prevent this fatal,... [Read more...]
Be Inspired: Mom of Octuplets Plans to Breastfeed
There has been much controversy about the California mom who gave birth to octuplets on 26 January 2009. Despite people’s opinions on the moral issues surrounding her having so many babies at once, I am hugely inspired by her commitment to breastfeed them all. Any mom who has breastfed her own baby knows that it takes commitment and dedication... [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 →
