Category Archives: Lactivism

Breastfeeding advocacy

• 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.  MORE

• 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.  MORE

• Normalizing Breastfeeding for a Better Future

  I work toward normalizing breastfeeding not for me . . . but for my children and their children.  MORE

• 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.  MORE

• Ready, Set, Pump!

  Gretchen shares the tricks of the trade – the pumping breastmilk trade!  MORE

• Nursing at the School Carnival

  Laura writes about a moment where she stayed calm and confident while nursing her toddler in public.  MORE

• This Moment in Nursing a Child

  Many wonder why a mother would choose to breastfeed past infancy. This moment in breastfeeding a child shows just how normal term-breastfeeding is and illustrates how breastfeeding little ones into childhood can enhance healthy relationships and help kids handle big emotions.  MORE

• Giveaway: Whip It Out: Songs For Breastfeeding CD $13 ARV ~ 10 Winners! {11.19; Worldwide} CLOSED

  In this joint giveaway from Anktangle, Hybrid Rasta Mama, and Natural Parents Network, Moorea Malatt is giving away 10 copies of her CD Whip it Out: Songs for Breastfeeding!  MORE

• Breastfeeding My Preschooler

  I knew I would try to breastfeed my daughter, Defne, when I was pregnant with her, but I had no idea that this adventure would continue so long.  MORE

• The Emotional Side of Breastfeeding Preemies

  When Adrienne unexpectedly gave birth at 34 weeks, two factors helped her establish a solid breastfeeding relationship with her NICU preemie: determination and a strong support system. Read more about the emotional side of nursing a premature baby.  MORE

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