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Unsupportive Support- other breastfeeders
They are the people that should most understand, breastfeeding activists. Sometimes the very people that should be the most supportive end up being incredibly unsupportive in their efforts. How to avoid being an unsupportive breastfeeding advocate.
this moment- dress-up dreams
Squiggle Bug fell asleep in the middle of playing dress-up.
Unsupportive Support- out in public
Every time someone freaks out about a mother breastfeeding in public they send a loud and clear message of unsupport, no matter how supportive they claim to be. What messages are we sending mothers (and all of society) when we encourage a mom to move, cover up, or hide?
Nipple Shields- Q&A
Who might require nipple shields? How do you wean off them? Deirdre McLary, IBCLC addresses some of the questions about nipple shields and helps provide some insight on nipple shields as a tool for breastfeeding that may or may not be needed.
Unsupportive Support- the offers of help
Oh how they want to help: help mom get some rest, help mom get a break, help mom get something done… help themselves hold the baby… Not all offers of help are actually helpful. Can others help a new mom without there being a bottle involved?
