Are you shocked that I actually dislike something about breastfeeding? Well, don’t get your knickers in a knot because I’m the last person to tell you not to breastfeed, but this one little thing really drives me bonkers. What is it? The inability to wear a dress. “What!?” I hear you thinking. “Dresses? Not the [...]
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My rant You’d think people would get it, that supporting a breastfeeding culture would decrease hunger issues among children. Not just here at home but in the developing world as well. However, Nestle and the other formula giants felt the need for world domination so with the expertise of their scientists and the expertise of [...]
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Leslie Ott, a certified lactation educator, who is working towards becoming a IBCLC has an idea that just may revolutionize American breastfeeding society and health care. She wants to create a non-profit organization to provide breastfeeding education, resources, lactation consultant services and support, breast pumps and supplies at little or no cost for low income [...]
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One of my favorite things to do every Spring is to go wild crafting for stinging nettles. “Wild crafting” is a folky herbalist’s word for foraging for wild food and herbs out in nature. It is a great way to connect with Mother Nature, teach kids about the benefits of the plants around us, get some [...]
I was so excited to discover Momzelle Nursing Wear. As soon as you get on the site you can tell you are dealing with a proudly ethical and green company that is not only dedicated to breastfeeding support and education, but environmental awareness and education as well, which are two issues very close to my own heart. [...]
I imagine all these moms out there, sitting on their couches breastfeeding their babies, wondering what they can do to celebrate Earth Day. Sometimes it’s hard enough just to get off the couch let alone go and pick up garbage around your neighbourhood or hike into the wilderness to plant a tree. Well, I am [...]
You are passionate about breastfeeding. You want to support other breastfeeding moms. You want to devote yourself to helping educate families and individuals about the importance of breastfeeding, and now you want to figure out how to do it. Read on – this post is for you. As an aside – Welcome to April’s “Carnival Of [...]
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