I was recently emailed an article that I wanted to share with the blog readers. This article was published in Pediatrics : The Official Journal of the Academy of Pediatrics almost a year ago, but as far as I know it is the most up to date recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics to pediatricians. The part …
Breastfeeding and Alcohol Consumption A response to the waitress fired for reporting mom drinking and breastfeeding. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/waitress-fired-reporting-mom-drinking-breastfeeding-article-1.1532626 This story of a waitress being fired for reporting a mother to the police for drinking while breastfeeding caught my eye. As a breastfeeding mother who enjoys the occasional glass of wine this story and made me worry. …
I did something nice for myself the other night and it was much needed. Local shop owner and self-claimed “mompreneur”, Jessica Walsh of Illuminated Baby hosted a Mommy Mixer in Woodstock at Oriole 9. As stated in a recent article in the Chronogram, Jessica is looking to create a community and I think she’s got …
Just when I was thinking the world was mine. Just when I’m thinking all the world can breastfeed freely in public…. I saw a piece on Good Morning America covering the topic and they were emphasizing a spot in the movie, Breastmilk, with the man who is uncomfortable with women nursing in public. Then it hits me! …
The Breastfeeding Initiative of Ulster County (BIUC) in New York had a breastfeeding tent every week at the farmer’s market. With chairs and a baby changing table, women felt supported. We had poster boards and markers and asked people to share their breastfeeding experiences. Here are some of the shares. I make milk. What’s your superpower. 16 …
This post was written in October shortly after the screening, there will be a new screening on February 8th at the Rosendale Theatre. Get ready for a night of discussion and revelation. This film is so thought-provoking that it was very difficult to write about after only one viewing. I look forward to seeing it …
As I’ve said before, everyone needs a little support once in a while and I found the best circle of moms to turn to. No, I didn’t just happen to have friends who all had babies around the same time together. I did, however, have one co-worker/friend who gave birth 2 months after I did. …
This is the second post from Jenn, (she also wrote the NIP post.) She will be the main blogger at Nursing Mothers Welcome. Jenn will be speaking to you about her personal breastfeeding journey and about news and events that relate to the mission of Nursing Mothers Welcome. Mission Statement.Our Mission is to have breastfeeding …
My thoughts and feelings have changed and grown regarding breastfeeding since I began this journey with my baby. We are now at 8 months going strong and counting. My breastfeeding goal is for at least 1 year and to go with baby-lead weaning. I’ve had great success with babywearing and co-sleeping as tools for bonding …
Kudos to Chronogram!This months Chronogram magazine, dated Sept. 13th has a wonderful photo of discrete breastfeeding. The photo shows two women, in a crowded public place, nursing children. There is very little breast showing in the photo and none at all in the foreground. It looks very natural and unposed. The photo is in the “While …