Nursing in Public
Our children have the right to be breast fed anywhere and anytime. We, as mothers, should feel the freedom to feed them in public without the need to hurry off home which is often impractical and, especially for new moms, would have them chained to their homes for months on end. There has been a large push to promote breastfeeding worldwide over the... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS
It has long been suggested that breastfeeding reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but this recent German study proves it. The protection last as long as the child is breastfed. For more go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090302/hl_nm/us_breastfeeding_sids;_ylt=ApJ513VMPe_PsvPm78aBK8bgcbYF For more info on Reasons to Breastfeed... [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Support Timely Adoption of Urgency Ordinance, Boycott Nestle!
The Sacramento California based activist group Save Our Water is seeking an Urgency Ordenance from the Sacramento City council to stop Nestlé Corporation from building a bottled water plant using the city water supply. Human rights activists and breast feeding advocates from throughout the world have boycotted the Swiss-based Nestlé Corporation since... [Read more...]
Know Your Breastfeeding Rights
Breastfeeding is the way nature designed for you to nourish your baby. In the modern world, mothers are still be given a hard time about nursing their babies in public. It really pays to know the law so when someone complains you can stand up for yourself. Legislation guarantees you are given the place, space and time to pump for your baby at... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers
Breastfeeding is good for babies but it’s great for moms too. Here are some additional reasons to motivate you: 1. Helps shrink uterus after birth The baby’s suckling will help the uterus to shrink more quickly to its pre-pregnancy size. 2. Helps nursing moms lose weight after giving birth Breastfeeding burns about 500 extra calories a... [Read more...]
