I have shared this video with our moms in the Bosom Buddies Support Group and on The Lactation Lady, LLC Facebook Fanpage, but I wanted to post it here for you. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this breastfeeding promotional video created by The Bump and I hope you love it too.
In response to the Facebook “Nurse-In” that took place yesterday, we had a discussion on our Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group online boards about why would anyone want to post pictures of themselves nursing on Facebook. If breastfeeding was perceived as “Normal” and not sexual or offensive than there would be no issue. Yes, you [...]
Mothers who suffer from asthma should be encouraged to breastfeed according to new research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/03/us-breastfeeding-lungs-idUSTRE8120EF20120203. This article from Reuters claims that in the past evidence was inconclusive regarding the benefits of breastfeeding for asthmatic mothers, but I beg to differ. Breastfeeding is the preferred [...]
I read an article today regarding a lactation/pumping room that has been established at the SuperBowl–yes, you read that correctly–Football and Breastfeeding together forever, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/breastfeeding-super-bowl_n_1250902.html. This article was a great way to start the day. Lately it seems that women have had to fight and stand up for their rights to breastfeed in public and [...]
What a lot of moms and employers do not realize is that our new healthcare regulations support mothers pumping at work (the “new” Federal regulations went into place in 2010). Yes, there are some obvious concerns about the legislation–the most important being–does it have “teeth?”. Meaning, if an employer is non-compliant how is the issue [...]
Just read this article in the Huffington Post, “The Truth About Breastfeeding.” The author outlines 11 things she wished she had known–wished someone had told her. It is funny and cute, and it may be true…. Do we hide the “truth” about breastfeeding and mothering, for that matter, both can be difficult, hard, rewarding and [...]
Yesterday I posted information on how important it is for families who choose or need to formula feed to have the proper information on preparation. For infants receiving powdered or concentrated formulas how to reconstitute and add water is a crucial step in formula preparation. Not only does the water source need to be clean [...]
I have been searching for an easy to use guide for parents who need to use formula. Formula requires special preparation, whether you are using a ready to feed preparation, a concentration, or a powdered formula. Many are not aware that powdered formula is not sterile and can contain bacteria. The World Health Organization has [...]
The Magical Hour after birth–skin to skin is where our babies belong. So happy to announce that Dr. Kajsa Brimdyr is one of our guest speakers at the annual Monmouth/Ocean Breastfeeding Consortium Conference on August 1, 2012–always a perfect way to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Here are the 9 steps outlined in The Magical Hour: [...]
I read an article in today’s NYT that made me smile and frustrated me at the same time, http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/were-eating-less-meat-why/?scp=1&sq=we%20are%20not%20eating%20meat&st=cse For those that know me or follow me on The Lactation Lady Facebook Fanpage, you know healthy eating choices and healthy living choices are a passion of mine; hence, the career supporting breastfeeding. The article outlined [...]
