Category: ’Lactivism’
Ready, Set, Pump!
Gretchen shares the tricks of the trade – the pumping breastmilk trade! Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Activism, Balance, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Work and Family
Nursing at the School Carnival
Laura writes about a moment where she stayed calm and confident while nursing her toddler in public. Read More…
6 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
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. Read More…
7 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
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! Read More…
22 Comments | Posted in Activism, Lactivism, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways
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. Read More…
19 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
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. Read More…
18 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Holistic Health, Lactivism, Special Needs
NPN Communicates About World Breastfeeding Week
Natural Parents Network was excited to help communicate with the world about breastfeeding when Voice of America asked our cofounders to participate in a radio interview about World Breastfeeding Week. Read about the interview and check out some of the amazing posts featured on both NPN and on the NPN WBW linky! Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
Breastfeeding Benefits Moms, Too
We all know that there are numerous benefits of breastfeeding. Babies that are breastfed are less likely to be obese, don’t develop allergies to the same degree, and get antibodies from their mother’s breastmilk that protect them early in life, when their immune systems are so fragile. They also end up testing higher on cognitive tests, years after nursing has ceased. Despite … Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Healthy Living, Lactivism
Breast Pumps at Work
One potential roadblock to breastfeeding for the working mom is having access to an appropriate place to use a breast pump and/or store pumped milk. I can speak from both personal experience and on behalf of friends that finding a “lactation station” seems to be a recurring issue for nursing moms. Friends have reported being asked to pump in kitchens, … Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Activism, Balance, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Work and Family
Breastfeeding Support: It Really Does Take a Village
Two women had remarkably similar problems at the beginning of their breastfeeding journeys. One of them had support; one of them did not. Read their stories and find out what happened. Read More…
14 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Preparing for Parenting
