Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, breastfeeding beyond infancy, breastfeeding concerns, and nursing in public

• I Support You: Breastfeeding and Society

  Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject in our society, but is essential for the improvement of public health. Amy discusses breastfeeding and society, and makes suggestions for helping everyone have a basic, factual knowledge of breastfeeding and how to support breastfeeding mothers.  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Milk Drunk

  This week we asked you to share milk drunk photos with us. Read more about feeding with love and respect on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

• Mama-Led Weaning, Sometimes It’s The Best Choice

  After nursing my youngest son for 12 months, six of which were less than fun for me, it’s time to wean. Here’s how I’m weaning – gently – on my schedule.  MORE

• The Best Breast Cancer Awareness

  I’ll wear a pink ribbon if society will pay attention to the most important thing that can be done to decrease breast cancer risk: breastfeeding.  MORE

• An Unexpected Formula-Fed Attachment

  Kyle made some assumptions about breastfeeding when she was pregnant with her fourth son. And then he surprised her in several ways.  MORE

• Finding a Nanny to Be Part of My Village

  Gretchen shares the story of welcoming a loving nanny into her parenting team.  MORE

• 12 Essential Items for Pumping Mamas

  It is never fun to be caught unprepared when it is time to pump, and sometimes thinking through everything you may need is too difficult when you have a little one in your arms. Three NPN volunteers share a simple checklist to refer to when packing your pumping kit.  MORE

• 10 Things I NEVER Thought I Would Say as a (Natural) Parent

  What kind of things have you said that were beyond your wildest, pre-child imagination?  MORE

• 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.  MORE

• Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago

  What happens when children who are Attachment Parented grow up? Laura from WaldenMommy is an adult example of an extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babyworn, attached child.  MORE

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