February 7th, 2012
I received a comment on one of my blog posts about facebook and photographs that were taken down of breastfeeding moms. I received this comment on January 11th, after I had linked to this blog article on facebook in response to some other “censorship” that facebook had been doing more recently. It took . . . → Read More: When Support Isn’t Really Support
January 4th, 2012
Have you heard of the Support With Integrity Pledge? Developed by Earth Mama Angel Baby, this pledge is about supporting moms and their choice and not being judgmental. It’s about normalizing breastfeeding and removing barriers that prevent moms from reaching their own breastfeeding goals. Whatever those goals may be. It’s not about . . . → Read More: Support With Integrity
December 1st, 2011
This week has been a powerful time in the breastfeeding support world! Two major events happened which I am hoping and praying will have a domino effect around the country and around the world!
First, The State of Rhode Island became the first US State to announce that it was BANNING free formula . . . → Read More: Support For Breastfeeding Is On The Rise
August 15th, 2011
I was reading the PhD in Parenting Blog the other day and came across this fantastic video – that I just had to share. It really gets to the heart of the matter. I have always supported whatever is right for each mom. If using a cover helps a mom to continue breastfeeding . . . → Read More: Covering Up – Who Decides?
August 8th, 2011
Photo Credit: Robin DeNoma Photography, www.robindenoma.com
August, 6, 2011: Wexford, PA and Around The Globe. Moms around the world attempted to break the world record through a program called the The Big Latch On on Saturday. Events were held in in 294 locations around the globe where 4123* (*provisional numbers) mothers breastfed . . . → Read More: Moms Around The Globe Attempt To Break World Record
July 14th, 2011
We are so excited to be hosting a local event for The Big Latch On!! This post will be updated from now until the event happens – so please bookmark it and stay up-to-date on all information related to this event.
In addition to breaking a world record for the largest number of . . . → Read More: The Big Latch On Event
April 7th, 2011
I took my son to his pediatrician the other day. While waiting for the doctor to see us, I noticed some pamphlets in the waiting room, so I browsed through them. I was horrified to find a pamphlet from Gerber/Nestle on infant nutrition that offered breastfeeding advice (via their breastfeeding helpline) to new . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Advice From Formula Companies
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