Babies and breastfeeding go together like ducks and water, but many moms still have trouble getting their babies to feed from the breast, especially during the first week. An interactive program called Natural Breastfeeding has been developed to address breastfeeding issues with a natural solution for all expectant mothers. Babies are born with an “internal GPS” and know how to
Read moreNo two babies nurse exactly the same, and that makes following advice difficult if your situation doesn’t fit what’s normal or average. One concerned mother asked Anne at Breastfeeding Basics if she was feeding her newborn often enough, and her answer was simple – if the baby is gaining weight and relieving himself regularly there’s nothing to worry about! Read
Read moreRecently Texas mom Morgan Riley was confronted by management for breastfeeding her 7-month old baby at a skating rink. She was told to either cover up or go to a private room, but refused to do so because she had another older child with her at the rink and couldn’t leave. Texas law allows mothers to breastfeed wherever they are,
Read moreWomen have the right to breastfeed wherever they are, but the public stigma against feeding babies from the breast keeps a lot of mothers confined to dark corners or under covers. Whatever works best for you is the best thing to do, but this mother was tired of making her baby wait to eat and finally decided that public breastfeeding
Read moreBabies are made to nurse from their mother’s breast. For some the task is no problem. Nipple meets mouth, a little magic happens, and the baby grows. For others it’s not that easy. If your nipples hurt, your baby isn’t gaining weight, or if your baby can’t stay latched there is a problem that needs addressing, no matter how good
Read moreWhen he’s not fighting zombies, Norman Reedus’s character Daryl Dixon is caring for those who need him on AMC’s The Walking Dead. In real life, he’s caring for and supporting mothers in their battle for breastfeeding acceptance! A photo of himself holding a fake boob between two smiling, happy breastfeeding moms has gone viral. It’s so nice to see male
Read moreEven though women have made great strides toward equality, we still have a long way to go. Breastfeeding in public is a hot issue, but it’s not just men fueling the fire. There are plenty of women shaming breastfeeding mothers too. In this article from Metro News, mother Kristen Thompson has a great opinion piece about how natural and important
Read moreKristen Hilderman was minding her own business and quietly breastfeeding her baby boy Caleb while sitting next to her husband on a United Airlines flight earlier this month when they were approached by a male flight attendant named Keith. He didn’t speak directly to Kristen, but instead rudely tossed a blanket at her husband and told him to “help her
Read moreIt’s common for breastfeeding moms to worry if they’re producing enough milk to feed their little ones, but sometimes problems do arise. What if your baby is unable to latch correctly, or you really are unable to produce enough milk, and your little one doesn’t gain weight or grow? Where do you turn? Mother Elisa Albert found a solution, and
Read moreQuite a few breast pump options have sprung up since they came on the scene 20 years ago, and if you breastfeed you probably have one to help you keep a stash of milk handy. Abby Theuring of the Badass Breastfeeder has a great review on the Ardo Calypso-To-Go breast pump that you should definitely check out. It sounds like
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