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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Cradle Hold
This video demonstrates the cradle hold which can be used for babies that have already established a good latch. 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...]
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...]
