Breastfeeding Confession: I don’t love breastfeeding
I support and encourage women in their breastfeeding journey but I don’t love breastfeeding. I’m not a martyr though, I’m just a mother growing and being honest about my experiences along the way.
Why I am not passionate about breastfeeding
by Jessica Martin-Weber “How did you become so passionate about breastfeeding?” This question comes up often. For a while I would hem and haw an answer, stringing together some words…
Six myths about breastfeeding toddlers and preschoolers
Will a child breastfed for 3 years ever learn to use a cup? Are they going to be confused and have mental health issues? These mothers that breastfeed their child for years, are they selfish and in denial about their child growing up? Looking at 6 points many don’t understand about natural duration breastfeeding.
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing
With breastfeeding is it all or nothing? When her breasts didn’t respond well to the breast pump this mom decided to aim to combination feed and still go for the natural duration of breastfeeding.
A market for breastfeeding support- The Family Friendly Business Initiative
The Family Friendly Business Initiative is helping businesses supportive and welcoming of breastfeeding connect with moms that are in need of breastfeeding friendly environments. Mothers are a significant portion of the spending demographic, businesses know this, so for them to provide a safe place for moms to breastfeed without fear of harassment or discrimination can provide a boost to not only the family but the business and community as well.
Breastfeeding and Support: The Snowball Effect
For Dr. Nancy Massotto, breastfeeding led to a lot of other parenting decisions that took her down a more holistic path. She shares how the snowball effect that started with breastfeeding changed her life, her family, finding her tribe, and how she supports other women.
