Category Archives: Breastfeeding

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

• Censored for Talking about Lactation

  Amy W. asks what’s so wrong about discussing lactation in casual conversation as she reminisces about being censored for discussing the topic.  MORE

• How Old is Too Old to Breastfeed?

  Few things in our society spark as much debate (or receive as many looks) as breastfeeding. It’s a hot subject that no mother can avoid. If you thought getting glares while discretely breastfeeding your newborn under a nursing cover huddled in a tiny crowded space was uncomfortable, try nursing an active two-year-old on a public park bench, or better yet, imagine the judgment you’d get if you announced you were going to nurse your adopted African baby for the first time…at three.  MORE

• Four Unexpected Things about Parenthood

  Meegs shares four things that she just didn’t quite expect after the birth of her daughter.  MORE

• 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

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