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Category Archives: Breastfeeding
Nursing not always easy, but always worth it.
I think of myself as a bit of a lactavist. I love almost everything to do with breastfeeding. I love the cuddles, the snuggled, the way my body totally relaxes when my baby latches on, I love having food on … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding PSAs
As the school year comes to an end, there are some breastfeeding PSAs cropping up. Here is one: What are some of your favorite PSAs for breastfeeding? Leave a link in the comments.
Where’s the lactation room?
Posted in Breastfeeding
Tagged Breastfeeding, lactation room, maternity leave, xtra normal
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World Breastfeeding Week 2011
August 1-7, 2011 will be World Breastfeeding Week. WABA has just announced the theme for this year’s celebration: Talk to Me:Breastfeeding a 3D experience. They are focusing on the communication theme this year. How do you communicate about breastfeeding?
Acitivst in Training: Jenn G. (post #2)
It is interesting to see how much my mind has changed about giving birth, and how much information I have learned about birth from this class. I never knew that there was so much to know. One of the main … Continue reading
Activist in Training: Vanessa R. (post #2)
As a mother who breast fed for two years I have to say that it was the best thing I could have ever done for my daughter… by accident. When I decided I would try to breastfeed I really didn’t … Continue reading
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“That woman can lactate like nobody’s business…”
A blast from the past! If you haven’t listen to this 60 second PSA from the Office of Women’s Health on breastfeeding: 60 Second Country Breastfeeding Spot
Posted in activism, Breastfeeding
Tagged Breastfeeding, country music, Office of Women's Health, psa
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Celebrating Those Who Work Hard for Moms and Babies
This week I want to share with you a different type of activism! There is a group called The House of Shine. One of their big projects is to say thanks to someone who “shines.” This is called the Yellow … Continue reading
Posted in activism, Breastfeeding
Tagged Breastfeeding, house of shine, yellow envelope project
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Breastfeeding: Gratitude
Please take a moment to add a comment with the names and contact info (and stories if you want!) of breastfeeding-friendly professionals who helped you along the way. Continue reading
Beyond the First Six Months: “Extended” Breastfeeding
Much ado is made about breastfeeding initiation rates, supporting new breastfeeding moms, and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant’s life. But what about those of us who want to breastfeed beyond 6 months, beyond a year? … Continue reading
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