Breastfeeding While Driving
Boobiefed is passionate about breastfeeding but some parents take their commitment to breastfeeding a little too far. Although we want you to nurse your babies at every opportunity, we don’t recommend following this example of nursing your baby while driving. In this case, I really can’t see the upside for the baby or the mother for... [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...]
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 →
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...]
Going from “Ow” to “Wow”: Overcoming Painful Nursing
My friend May gave birth to her first baby at the end of December. Like many new mothers she is struggling with nipple pain and asked me for a few tips. Pain while nursing puts many people off breastfeeding or discourages them enough to give up. We want you to have the best start possible when nursing your baby. This week I offer some tips to... [Read more...]
WA Passes Legislation Supporting Breastfeeding
Add WA to the list of states who support breastfeeding! Washington state has just passed a law protecting the rights of breastfeeding mothers to feed their children in any place which is open to the public. Previously, moms could not be charged with indecent exposure, but they could be asked to leave a store, park, etc if someone asked them to. Now... [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Breastfeeding May Prevent the Spread of HIV
There is still no known cure or vaccine to protect against HIV but researchers may have found a link where HIV-infected mothers who breatfeed significantly reduce the risk of passing on the disease to their babies. This could have huge impacts globally but specifically in third world and developing nations. For more go to: http://www.heralddeparis.com/possible-breakthrough-in-blocking-the-spread-of-hiv/26221 For... [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 →
