If you’re unaware, a “brelfie” is a breastfeeding selfie, usually taken by a mother breastfeeding her baby. Mothers have been posting these photos as a means to normalize breastfeeding and spread awareness of discrimination, but others see it as exhibitionism. Carolyn Robertson at the Baby Center blog has a commentary on the subject, and she believes the backlash from these
Read moreBreastfeeding is an intimate and natural part of the motherhood experience. Many women breastfeed in public despite the scornful eyes of some members of society, but there has been a lot of debate as to whether or not to use a nursing cover when doing so. Abby Theuring of the Badass Breastfeeder believes this is entirely an issue of personal
Read moreBreastfeeding is such an intimate, natural part of raising a child. It solidifies the bond between mother and baby, and it’s a beautiful experience. With so many children’s books out there, you’d think there would be many that feature it. Mothering.com asked its community for suggestions, and came up with this list of 25 books that feature breastfeeding in some
Read moreIf you’re like many breastfeeding mothers, you might be worried about producing enough milk to feed your baby properly. While browsing the web or talking to friends, maybe you’ve come across lactation cookies that supposedly increase your milk supply, but do they actually work? This question was posed in a recent Ask Anne article at Breastfeeding Basics. The short answer
Read moreBreastfeeding is a hot topic. Ever since Facebook’s policy change last year allowing breastfeeding photos on the website, mothers and photographers have been fighting against censorship and standing up for women everywhere. Recently photographer Jade Beall posted a beautiful photo featuring breastfeeding mothers and their babies. The picture generated a lot of interest, both positive and negative. Jade’s photography focuses
Read moreThere are only three states left in the nation that do not have laws that allow breastfeeding mothers to feed their children where they like, and one of those is Virginia – though that’s changing this year, thanks to fearless mother Jill DeLorenzo. This article at Best for Babes tells the story of how Jill was harassed for breastfeeding in
Read moreThere have been many studies over the past 30 years looking for a link between breastfeeding and childhood obesity. While some studies show a relationship, others failed to find a correlation, though evidence is rising. One study by the AHRQ found that babies breastfed for 3 months or more were less likely to be obese compared to children who were
Read moreBreastfeeding mothers are fighting an ongoing battle for respect against society’s hypocrisy that says it’s okay to display sexuality, but it’s not okay to feed our children. Memes have been floating around the web that show sexy celebs paired with photos of breastfeeding moms to drive this point home, and Abby Theuring at The Badass Breastfeeder decided to take it
Read moreWhile breastfeeding, you may develop an uncomfortable hard spot in your breast that can cause pain and soreness. This is likely a plugged duct, but luckily it’s not a cause for concern unless it develops into a bigger problem. The helpful moms at the La Leche League forums have some tips on how to ease the pain and unplug your
Read moreIf you’re currently breastfeeding or have breastfed in the past, your experiences can help shed some light on the breastfeeding process. PhD candidate Jayme Cisco, a breastfeeding mother herself, created a breastfeeding survey. She wants to know who supported your decision to breastfeed, how long you did it for, and what the social atmosphere surrounding your breastfeeding was like. She
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