First Time Nursing In Public

I’ve talked before about my early experiences nursing in public, but it’s always a topic that bears repeating since it can be such a vulnerable time for new mamas just learning the logistics of nursing…and finagling bare breasts out of the comfort of their home.

I think the first time I tried to nurse . . . → Read More: First Time Nursing In Public

Felling Vulnerable While Pumping

Yesterday I found myself in a unique predicament. I was out and about while my son was home with a sitter. My errands and appointments kept me away for 4 hours, and I wanted, needed to pump. But where? I wasn’t at work, so I didn’t have an office or lactation room. I refused . . . → Read More: Felling Vulnerable While Pumping

Public Nursing with Toddler in Tow

By the time my first son weaned at 27 months, I was pretty slick at nursing in public. I could pop that kid on and off mid-conversation and sometimes other people didn’t even notice. But it’s all so different trying to nurse a baby with an older brother around!

Perhaps the only aspect of . . . → Read More: Public Nursing with Toddler in Tow

To Cover Or Not To Cover…

I was reminded of this by a very disrespectful photo that I saw on facebook earlier this week. It said something to the effect of “A mother who covers her child is sending the message that she is ashamed of that child.” And then it encouraged you to breastfeed in public.

My problem . . . → Read More: To Cover Or Not To Cover…

Breastfeeding In Public

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival!

This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe’s Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today’s post is about nursing in public. . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding In Public

Does Breastfeeding Make You Feel Uncomfortable?

By Lisa Rainer

Last week I took my 3-year-old son to a speech appointment at a local elementary school. The meeting was scheduled to last about 1 hour and since it was his first assessment, I wanted to be there with him the whole hour.

The meeting was held in a large classroom that . . . → Read More: Does Breastfeeding Make You Feel Uncomfortable?

Breastfeeding Blog Hop – Breastfeeding in Public

If you’re new to blog hops, please check out this post: How To Blog Hop Host: @LifeWithLevi Co-Hosts: @playersnamed, @mmumma

This Week’s Guest Host: @briemarisa1977

Here are the guidelines for this blog hop:

1. Follow the 4 blog hosts for the week (spots #1-4). Spot #4 will always feature a blogger randomly selected . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Blog Hop – Breastfeeding in Public