Making the Most Out of Low Milk Supply
As many of you already know from My Story, I struggled with low milk supply when I first started nursing my son, Connor. Due to a breast reduction that I had when I was 17, I knew breastfeeding was likely to be a challenge, but I was totally unprepared for the frustrations that lay ahead and how to deal with them. There are many reasons why women... [Read more...]
CDC Finds Rocket Fuel in Formula
“Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.” Yet another reason to stick to breast milk. For more on this story go to: http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/baby_formula_perchlorate.html 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 →
Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County Honors Three Firms
The 2009 Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County will honor three California businesses. In Harmony Music Therapy Services; the Law Office of Michael D. Small; and United Cerebral Palsy were nominated by an employee and selected to receive this years award. For more information... [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 →
