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.

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Where’s the lactation room?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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