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…
An overview to making an educated choice about formula
Formula information on a breastfeeding support site? You bet. IBCLC, Star Rodriguiz shares some important information parents considering formula need to know and encourages breastfeeding advocates and educators to be a reliable and safe source of educational support in infant nutrition that is free of judgment.
Nipple confusion, bottles, and alternative feeding options
Can a bottle nipple reduce nipple confusion when mom needs to supplement? How does nipple confusion happen and is it even real? What options are available? Star Rodriquez, IBCLC, takes a look at the Medela Calma bottle marketed to reduce nipple confusion and explores other feeding alternatives as well as how to bottle feed in a way that promotes breastfeeding as much as possible.
Unsupportive Support- For a profit
Magazines, websites, even businesses now offer frequent support with articles on breastfeeding, pages devoted to trouble shooting potential breastfeeding problems, staff experts responding to breastfeeding questions, and even live support available online or to call in to speak to someone. In theory it sounds great and in some ways it is. But even in offering support there are opportunities for unsupportive support.
