Tag Archives: Breastfeeding

Chapters

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Ashley

I write this post not as a lactation professional, or a lactivist, or even a breastfeeding supporter. I write it as a mom. A mom who has spent the last two years of her life watching her child grow healthy … Continue reading →

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Nursing in Public Blog Carnival

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Robin

We’re going to be participating in the Nursing in Public Blog Carnival – so exciting! But I wanted to let you know about it too so that you, my dear Birth Activists, might join…

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Mandalas, Pregnancy, Birth Art and Beyond

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Amy

To write my first blog for this site I had a little bit of anxiety/ excitement over what to write and I wanted it to come natural. To aide in my writing process, I turned to what I do naturally … Continue reading →

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Breastfeed in the Bathroom?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Robin

Seriously, someone needs to explain to Heather W. at Shine on Yahoo, that breastfeeding in the bathroom is not okay.  Haven’t we been through this before like a gazillion times?  Conveniently there is no contact given for her, though the … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding: The Ethnicity Debate

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Robin

The Office of Women’s Health does a great job of trying to encourage women to breastfeed. They have many great products and services to help women of all backgrounds successfully breastfeed. In making their new Breastfeeding Guide, they sent out … Continue reading →

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A New Breastfeeding Blog to Love

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Robin

Breastfeeding is something that is important to me.  We spend a good deal of time here at Birth Activist talking about breastfeeding.  Pros, cons, choices, support, work, family leave, pumps…  You get the picture.  But today I stumbled on a … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Breastfeeding Success Story?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Robin

Womenshealth.gov is looking for stories about positive breastfeeding experiences for our new breastfeeding guide. Please use our contact form if you would like to submit a story about the joys of breastfeeding for consideration. Not all stories that are submitted … Continue reading →

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Keep Mother and Baby Together ? It?s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Robin

You’ve waited nine very long months to greet your baby.? Now the big day is here!? Do you really want to work through labor only to hand your baby off to someone else at the very last minute?? Babies who … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding Promotion Act – Help!

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Robin

Here is a chance for you to help tell congress to support breastfeeding! On June 11, 2009, Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) introduced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act in both houses of Congress, to provide a … Continue reading →

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Call to Action on Breastfeeding

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Sara M

The US Breastfeeding Committee (yes, there is such a thing!) has decided that after 10 years, the nation needs a revived direction for breastfeeding support, protection and promotion, but they need our help.? From the press release: We are seeking … Continue reading →

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