Support for ALL Working Moms

Most of us are by now aware of Federal legislation protecting nursing moms at work. But many people don’t know that this law has some technicalities that actually leave many nursing, working mothers unprotected in the bathroom if they want to pump–millions of moms who work as teachers and nurses, for instance…and technically any . . . → Read More: Support for ALL Working Moms

Would You Like to See Breastfeeding on a Postage Stamp?

We’ve got stamps commemorating all sorts of things, from Mark Twain to Mother Theresa to the Lone Ranger. Postage stamps are a pretty public item–what a great tool to raise awareness of breastfeeding! Lots of other countries have stamps.

Check out this one from Uganda:

Uganda had a postage stamp commemorating breastfeeding in . . . → Read More: Would You Like to See Breastfeeding on a Postage Stamp?

When Support Isn’t Really Support

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 me . . . → Read More: When Support Isn’t Really Support

Support With Integrity

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 breastfeeding . . . → Read More: Support With Integrity

Support For Breastfeeding Is On The Rise

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 giveaways . . . → Read More: Support For Breastfeeding Is On The Rise

Covering Up – Who Decides?

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 longer . . . → Read More: Covering Up – Who Decides?

Moms Around The Globe Attempt To Break World Record

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 their . . . → Read More: Moms Around The Globe Attempt To Break World Record