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There’s a fascinating and positive article in the Boston Globe today about how more and more women–mainly highly educated women (thank you very much)–are choosing to breastfeed their toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Barbara F. Meltz wrote “Supply and demand: Evidence suggests more women are breast-feeding their children until they’re toddlers and older — and […]
Recent research shows that inflammation plays a role in the development of depression. A new journal article ties this fact in with breastfeeding’s ability to protect against depression.
[B]reastfeeding protects maternal mood by lowering stress. When stress levels are lower, the mother’s inflammatory response system will not be activated, thereby lowering her risk of depression.
Kendall-Tackett, K. […]
I’m reading the historical novel The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Being set in the English royal court in the 1500s it’s not exactly breastfeeding-friendly, but this passage charmed me:
I held her in my arms constantly. There was a wet nurse to attend her, but I argued that my breasts hurt so much that […]
Need help safely choosing and using a breast pump? Check out the new breast pump website launched by the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Breast pumps are considered medical devices and thus the FDA regulates them. As part of an initiative with the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee the FDA put together this site to offer breast pump basics. […]
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher recently signed a bill that exempts nursing mothers from jury duty in Kentucky. Senate Bill 111, sponsored by Senator Tom Buford, passed unanimously in both the state Senate and House. The new law amends Kentucky Revised Statutes 29A.100 to add the following provision:
(4) The judge shall excuse a mother who is breastfeeding […]
Have you ever heard any of the following misguided statements?
“She needs to learn to separate from you and be independent. Just leave and I’ll get her to take a bottle.”
“You’re spoiling that child by picking her up so much!”
“He’ll never want to leave your bed!”
While my family supports my attachment parenting style, I have read and heard those statements […]
Earth Day 2007 will be celebrated on April 22, 2007. According to the Earth Day Network, Earth Day is the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by over a half billion people. Groups around the world will participate in events on that day to raise environmental awareness. What better way to commemorate Earth Day than with breastfeeding, […]
I enjoyed using a Boppy nursing pillow in the early days of breastfeeding (and later I used it for my baby’s tummy time or to help support her as she learned to sit). I don’t think a nursing pillow is a necessity–certainly regular pillows work also–but it is nice to have one. You can sew […]
As could be expected, nursing mothers clearly favor wearing a nursing bra by a 2-to-1 margin. However, many women choose a regular bra or simply go au naturale! Here are the poll results for the question: Which do you wear?
Please take a moment to vote in the new poll in the sidebar! To see all […]
One of the biggest worries a nursing mother may have is low milk supply. Consider the following scenarios:
Nursing is going well but suddenly the baby seems unsatisfied and wants to nurse all the time. The mother’s breasts feel less full, particularly in the evening. Is the mother’s supply low?
In the early days a nursing mother’s […]
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