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...]
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...]
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We want to hear from you! Each of you has a unique breastfeeding story. Help inspire others by sharing it and let’s spread the knowledge and create a global breastfeeding village. Simply fill in the form below and we’ll upload it onto the site. We look forward to reading what you have to say. ———————————————————————– [contact-form... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Positions
Positioning your baby is an important part of breastfeeding correctly especially in the beginning as this will as help the baby to have a good latch and maximize the amount of milk the baby receives. The video highlights: 1. Overview of various breastfeeding positions 2. How to establish a good latch 3. Alternating between breasts 4. Frequency of feedings Read More →
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...]
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 →
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...]
Facebook vs Nursing Mother: Hitting Back at Accusations that Nursing is Sexually Explicit
There is a hot debate in the media right now about the right to post breastfeeding pictures online. Facebook recently began removing profile pictures from members showing mothers nursing their babies and it has resulted in a global uproar. Members have been threatened with expulsion from the site if they repost the pictures. Facebook claims the... [Read more...]
Latch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zln0LTkejIs The first video reveals what happens to your nipple inside the baby’s mouth while breastfeeding. It also explains the baby’s instinct to nurse and how it find the breast naturally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8ht-EVnQA&NR=1 Dr Jack Newman, renown for his work with breastfeeding mothers... [Read more...]
Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding
Beyond the nurturing and nutrition breast milk offers numerous medical benefits to both the mother and baby. Read on for more info: 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 milk gives babies antibodies from the mother to help fight... [Read more...]
