Category: ’Breastfeeding’

35 Tips and Tricks For Pumping Mamas

May 10th, 2013 by Gretchen - 3 Comments

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…

3 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Lactivism

Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago

April 29th, 2013 by Laura - 8 Comments

My mother wearing me in a hand made baby carrier. (1979)

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.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep

Giveaway: Teething Bling Gift Set From Smart Mom Jewelry $36 ARV CLOSED

April 6th, 2013 by NPN Reviewers - 23 Comments

Giveaway: Teething Bling Gift Set From Smart Mom Jewelry $36 ARV CLOSED

Enter to win a three-piece Teething Bling Gift Set from Smart Mom Jewelry: donut-shaped teething pendant and two coordinating teething bangles, all made of baby-safe silicone.  Read More…

23 Comments | Posted in Babywearing, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Natural Parenting Products, Nurturing Touch, Reviews and Giveaways

Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique!

March 28th, 2013 by Amy W. - 1 Comment

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

March 28th, 2013 by Dionna - Leave a comment

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

February 1st, 2013 by Amy W. - 2 Comments

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

December 31st, 2012 by Amy W. - 11 Comments

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

10 Ways to Play With Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Your Baby

December 17th, 2012 by Charise Rohm Nulsen - 12 Comments

10 Ways to Play With Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Your Baby

Charise shares how she provides her son with fun and dedicated attention while nursing her newborn daughter.  Read More…

12 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Natural Learning, Playtime

Partner Support for Breastfeeding

October 22nd, 2012 by NPN Guest - 2 Comments

My best friend nursing her newborn daughter with Daddy observing the latch.

Adrienne shares some tips to help partners of nursing moms to be supportive and helpful throughout the nursing relationship.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Consensual Living, Equally Shared Parenting, Family Structure, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies

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