by Danny Pitt Stoller
Mommyblogs are buzzing about the new Similac ad—called “Sisterhood of Motherhood”—which ostensibly calls for a truce in the ongoing Mommy Wars. [Read more…]
An Open Letter to Doctors About Birth and Breastfeeding
Dear Doctors,
I want to personally thank you for dedicating your lives to helping people maintain wellness. You have gone through a lot of schooling and gained a ton of experience to be able to guide people through sickness and to live healthy, fulfilling and long lives. You have literally saved the lives of family members. When I am sick or injured you are the first person I call. We would be in a terrible place without you.
This Is My Home: Nursing Past Toddlerhood
by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Most of us are comfortable with the idea of nursing an infant. Certainly everyone agrees that breastmilk is the superior infant food. And most people understand that an infant suckling at a mother’s breast is natural (though far too many people are uncomfortable with actually seeing a mother breastfeed!).
Breastfeeding Evolves: Tandem Nursing Challenges
On the real tip, I don’t like breastfeeding Jack anymore. It’s hard to say it. That’s my precious first born. The one who made me a mother. The one who showed me the beauty in breastfeeding. First, breastfeeding was the thing I wanted most in life. Then when I got it I was the happiest I had ever been. And 3 years later it’s now the most frustrating and emotionally overwhelming thing I have ever experienced. Breastfeeding evolves, like everything else. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfed Baby Bowel Movements
By Anne Smith, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“What is normal for a breastfed baby in regard to bowel movements?” [Read more…]
Breastfeeding Generations
Badass Bonnie’s nana embodies our philosophy “Once a Badass, Always a Badass.” No matter how long ago you breastfed, no matter how long you breastfed for, you are always a Badass Breastfeeder!
“Going through old photos and found a picture of my nana breastfeeding my mom. She breastfeed my mom for 24 months. She has always been my role model and this gives me more reason!” By Badass Bonnie [Read more…]
The Ugly Side of Nursing Rooms
I support a woman’s right to choose what is best for her and her family. I support women who choose to cover when breastfeeding in public even though I choose not to. I support women who choose to use formula or to wean their babies even though this is not something that I personally choose. I genuinely believe that true empowerment comes when a woman has access to information and is able to make her own choice. I believe that empowerment is about the ability to choose, not the choice itself. [Read more…]
Breastfeeding a 4-Year-Old is Normal
By Badass Katherine, Badass Breastfeeder of the Week: Week of 4-7-14
Some people think to be “badass” you have to breastfeed topless on a crowded bus or stand on your head or hold a gun. This could not be further from the truth. The word “badass” became a part of this very early on for me. It simply symbolizes doing things our way. Questioning authority, questioning norms, questioning the mainstream. To me “badass” means being open to new information and choosing what is right for your family despite what everyone else is doing. This week’s Badass of the Week represents this. [Read more…]
Become a Badass Public Breastfeeder in 7 Days: Introduction
I spoke with hundreds of women before writing this e-course. It was the responses I got from these women that motivated me to make this course as extensive as it is. What angered me more than the rare story of harassment was the level of fear that many hold about breastfeeding in public. [Read more…]
