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...]

Breastfeeding While Driving

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...]

Introduction to Breastfeeding

Introduction to Breastfeeding

We are thrilled that you want to breastfeed your baby and want to offer you all the help we can to get you under way.      Key points of the video are: 1.  Enlisting the help of a lactation consultant 2.  Simple instruction on latch 3.  Clogged ducts and how to treat them  Read More →

New HHS Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding: Have Your Say!

New HHS Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding: Have Your Say!

This week we have a great way for you to get involved and have you say about breastfeeding and how you can bring about change in breastfeeding policy in the United States.  Breastfeeding is by far the best choice for you and your baby.  If you have any doubts, take a look at Reasons to Breastfeed.  Unfortunately, modern life can make your commitment... [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...]

New Study Re-Enforces Breast is Best

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...]

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...]

Breastfeeding Promotion Act Re-Introduced

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...]

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act

Breastfeeding is good for mothers and their babies and it has positive economic impacts as well.  Breastfed babies are generally healthier than formula fed babies thereby reducing medical expenses.  This helps save money both for the company and their employees while increasing productivity as their employees don’t have to take time off to... [Read more...]

Top 15 Reasons to Breastfeed

Top 15 Reasons to Breastfeed

With so many reasons to breastfeeding your baby we highlighted our top 15 to really punch home the most important motivations to give this gift both to yourself and your child.  Here we go! 1. Recommended by UNICEF and the World Health Organization The World Health Organization in collaboration with UNICEF state in their “Global Strategy for Infant... [Read more...]

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