Latch

Latch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zln0LTkejIs The first video reveals what happens to your nipple inside the baby’s mouth while breastfeeding.  It also explains the baby’s instinct to nurse and how it find the breast naturally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8ht-EVnQA&NR=1 Dr Jack Newman, renown for his work with breastfeeding mothers... [Read more...]

Nursing in Public

Nursing in Public

Our children have the right to be breast fed anywhere and anytime.  We, as mothers, should feel the freedom to feed them in public without the need to hurry off home which is often impractical and, especially for new moms, would have them chained to their homes for months on end. There has been a large push to promote breastfeeding worldwide over the... [Read more...]

Chinese Police Woman Breastfeeds Babies Following Earthquake

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...]

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS

It has long been suggested that breastfeeding reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but this recent German study proves it.  The protection last as long as the child is breastfed.  For more go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090302/hl_nm/us_breastfeeding_sids;_ylt=ApJ513VMPe_PsvPm78aBK8bgcbYF For more info on Reasons to Breastfeed... [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

New studies show that the longer you breastfeed, the greater your chances of preventing ovarian, breast and possibly endometrial cancer.  The following article claims “every two months of breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25pc for the mother.”  Breast milk also kills cancer cells so it is beneficial to your baby as well. ... [Read more...]

Lying Down

Lying Down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-clzn3QbA&feature=related The lying down position is great for mothers who have had a cesearian section as there is no pressure on the abdomen.  It is also a great way for the mother and baby to relax and drift off to sleep and makes breastfeeding really easy if you are co-sleeping. Watch the video to see how it’s... [Read more...]

Woman Nurses Dad to Health

Woman Nurses Dad to Health

Georgia Browne, a nursing mother, breastfeed her child but also pumps additional breast milk for her father which he adds to his daily cornflakes.  Her father got terminal colon cancer a few years ago, and once she had her first child, she began expressing milk to help her father fight the cancer.  She feeds her baby first and her dad gets any extra... [Read more...]

Mission Statement: The Passion that Drives Us

Mission Statement:  The Passion that Drives Us

International Breastfeeding Symbol The purpose of this website is to encourage, support and reach out to Moms across the world facing the challenges of breastfeeding. We want to share resources, experience and the passion to give our children the gift of breastfeeding no matter what our individual circumstance. They say it takes a village to raise... [Read more...]

Mom Awaits Review of Ontario’s Breastfeeding Policy

Mom Awaits Review of Ontario’s Breastfeeding Policy

Alison Kennedy was asked to move to another part of the building when she breastfed her baby in a warm pool at Tansley Woods Community Centre in Burlington last month.  She was going to file a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) but has put this on hold as the municipality is reviewing its policy on breastfeeding.  The OHRC’s... [Read more...]

Arkansas Pushes for Breastfeeding Bill

Arkansas Pushes for Breastfeeding Bill

In Little Rock, Arkansas the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee approved a measure on Tuesday requiring employers  to ensure mothers get breaks to pump breast milk for their babies.  This would allow thousands of mothers to return to work but continue to breastfeed their babies.  For more on this story go to: http://www.kfsm.com/news/sns-ap-ar-xgr–breastfeedingbill,0,3158669.story  Read More →

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