100 best companies for Working Mothers

100 best companies for Working Mothers

WorkingMothers.com released their list of the 100 best companies of 2009. Nearly every state had a presence but New York state topped the list with 26 companies dwarfing the next state, Illinois that had seven. Industries particularly favorable for working mothers were financial services  with 26 companies followed by health care with 20.  Read More →

Cradle Hold

Cradle Hold

This video demonstrates the cradle hold which can be used for babies that have already established a good latch.  Read More →

Ask President Obama to Support Breastfeeding: Sign the Petition

Ask President Obama to Support Breastfeeding: Sign the Petition

Recognition and support for breastfeeding is often neglected as an important part of mothering. Help us put breastfeeding on the radar for President  Barack Obama to ensure it is treated as a high-priority health issues and receives the support it deserves. Our economy is in crisis and this nation’s leaders are looking for solutions to help our... [Read more...]

Huge Cardiovascular Benefits for Mamma’s Who Breastfeed

Huge Cardiovascular Benefits for Mamma’s Who Breastfeed

The May issue of “Obstetrics and Gynecology” magazine has published a study that included over 130,000 women and the long-term health benefits to their cardiovascular and pulmonary health. According to the study: “While breastfeeding for at least a month cuts the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, nursing for... [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Reduces Pain from Vaccinations

Breastfeeding Reduces Pain from Vaccinations

Breastfeeding can reduce the pain and trauma associated with injections.  The article below is a brief overview of a study done in Turkey that tested infants and toddlers reaction to injections, commonly used to give inoculations against certain diseases. Some children were breastfed during the injection, others were not. The infants were tested,... [Read more...]

Renee Water’s Story

Renee Water’s Story

I would love to say that the moment my little baby came to the breast for the first time he sucked and immediately we had a breastfeeding relationship.  But for many of us, it just wasn’t the case.  My son, Rowan, would suck on his upper lip and therefore receive no milk.  Then he got struck down with jaundice and was in the NICU for two days... [Read more...]

Celebrating Our Commitment to Breastfeeding

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...]

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...]

Cross Feeding: Reverting Back to Ancient Pastimes

Cross Feeding: Reverting Back to Ancient Pastimes

Catherine Connors (pictured here) is a regular mamma who writes a personal blog commenting on her life and journey into motherhood.  She has recently come under fire for nursing another mother’s baby in public.  At a recent parenting conference, Catherine met another mother, Laura, and her 11 month old baby.  Catherine had forgotten to... [Read more...]

Inspiring You to Share Your Story

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...]

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