Lack of Breastfeeding in UK Town Leads to Higher Gastroenteritis
Winsford in Bristol, England has a high rate of gastroenteritis and the healthcare community are attributing it to the low breastfeeding rates in the town. They have started a campaign to increase breastfeeding awareness in an effort to have more boobiefed babies and thereby promote better wellness all round. See the full story at: http://www.winsfordguardian.co.uk/news/4169688.Breastfeeding_aversion_linked_to_town_s_high_gastroenteritis_rate/ For... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Promotion Act Re-Introduced
Congresswoman Lois Capps is among others launching the reintroducing the Breastfeeding Promotion Act on Capitol Hill to protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers at work. The act “would also provide tax incentives for employers to establish private breastfeeding areas, and make breastfeeding equipment tax deductible for families, allowing... [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...]
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...]
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...]
Breastfeeding Benefits to Baby
It seems obvious that nursing your baby benefits them directly but there are so many incredible reasons to do it that we created a whole category encourage you to keep your baby at your breast: 1. Breast milk helps the developing baby’s immune system and gives them immunities to disease Formula doesn’t give any of these benefits. Breast... [Read more...]
Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act 2009
ivda2my6h9 Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) introduced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act in both houses of Congress on 11 June. This is the first time the bill has been introduced in the Senate. Forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have already implemented laws protecting... [Read more...]
New Study Re-Enforces Breast is Best
The article below bears exciting news about breastfeeding benefits to the nursing mom. Many of us know that “breast is best” for baby, but this study indicates a correlation between nursing and many added benefits for moms as well. It iss a long running observational study conducted by a reputable institution. The study shows that women... [Read more...]
Massachusetts New Law Protects Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers
The following two articles are both reports and reactions to Massachusetts new laws protecting the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Prior to the change, a breastfeeding mom could be charged with indecent exposure, and would have to register as a sex offender! Now moms are not only allowed to breastfeed publicly, but anyone who harasses a breastfeeding... [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 →
