Category: ’Lactivism’
35 Tips and Tricks For Pumping Mamas
Are you a pumping mama? Don’t miss this list of helpful tips and tricks! Three of our NPN volunteers with over 50 months of pumping experience share their experiences and advice. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Featured, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique!
When we feed our children human milk, we are feeding them an unequaled form of nutrition and nurture that helps them develop physically, emotionally, and socially. But in addition, we are equipping our children with an army of immunological protectors to keep their busy systems as healthy as possible. Breastmilk is so awesome, and so unique! Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
Support Pumping Moms AND New Moms in DV Shelters
Pumping is hard work, and pumping moms need our support! In a fun and creative effort to celebrate pumping mamas, we bring you the Pumping Pixie, a sweet little sprite you can print off and leave anonymously (or not!) on pumps of the pumping moms you encounter. 100% of your donations will benefit women at DV shelters! Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
Mothering in the Newborn Period
Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Birth, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity
We Are Not the Breastfeeding Gestapo
Amy W. reassures readers that La Leche League members and breastfeeding advocates of every type are not the “Breastfeeding Gestapo” that some still consider them to be. Read More…
11 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting
Wordless Wednesday: Lactivism
This week we asked you to share lactivism with us. Read more about political and social activism on our resource page. Link up! Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Activism, Lactivism, Wordless Wednesday
What Breastfeeding Taught Me About Success
After struggling to breastfeed her youngest two children, Laura learns what breastfeeding success really is for her and why not judging someone’s feeding choices is important. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Holistic Health, Lactivism, Special Needs
Lactation Lessons
Having experienced difficulties and received very little support during breastfeeding her first son, Shannon develops and follows a plan of action to achieve breastfeeding success from the start with her second son. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
Normalizing Breastfeeding for a Better Future
I work toward normalizing breastfeeding not for me . . . but for my children and their children. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Activism, Balance, Belief, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
On Breastfeeding, Weaning, and One Mother’s Identity
Jessica has been nursing one or more of her children since 1993 – breastfeeding is wrapped up in her concept of mothering and herself. She shares her thoughts on weaning. Read More…
19 Comments | Posted in Activism, Body Image, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Healthy Living, Lactivism, Starting Solids
