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The Power of Belief
Currently, two-thirds of US mothers who intend to breastfeed exclusively for at least three months do not reach their goals. Why? The US Surgeon General’s 2011 Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding identified some...
The Power of Belief
Currently, two-thirds of US mothers who intend to breastfeed exclusively for at least three months do not reach their goals. Why? The US Surgeon General’s 2011 Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding identified some...
Marissa's Story: Empowerment in Action
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” --Margaret Mead How does change happen? Sometimes...
Marissa's Story: Empowerment in Action
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” --Margaret Mead How does change happen? Sometimes...
Is Infant Feeding Really a Choice?
Many of us talk about breast or bottle as a choice. I used to think that way, too. But I’m beginning to see it differently. On November 1, I had...
Is Infant Feeding Really a Choice?
Many of us talk about breast or bottle as a choice. I used to think that way, too. But I’m beginning to see it differently. On November 1, I had...
Fear and Surrender
Many cultures consider the first 40 days after birth a distinct time in a woman’s life. Referred to as “la cuarentena” in many Hispanic cultures, and the “lying-in” period during...
Fear and Surrender
Many cultures consider the first 40 days after birth a distinct time in a woman’s life. Referred to as “la cuarentena” in many Hispanic cultures, and the “lying-in” period during...
Anxiety and Breastfeeding
As part of my day job, I talk to mothers by phone about breastfeeding. At its essence, the main reason most mothers call the pump company where I work boils...
Anxiety and Breastfeeding
As part of my day job, I talk to mothers by phone about breastfeeding. At its essence, the main reason most mothers call the pump company where I work boils...
Milk Paranoia
Not long ago, most of the mothers attending my monthly breastfeeding group had overabundant milk production. Our meetings were full of their struggles.
Milk Paranoia
Not long ago, most of the mothers attending my monthly breastfeeding group had overabundant milk production. Our meetings were full of their struggles.
Responding to the Backlash Against Breastfeeding
In an article in the May issue of Redbook, “No, You Don’t Have to Breastfeed,” author Erin Zammett Ruddy described her horrific first breastfeeding experience when nipple trauma led to an agonizing antibiotic-resistant...
Responding to the Backlash Against Breastfeeding
In an article in the May issue of Redbook, “No, You Don’t Have to Breastfeed,” author Erin Zammett Ruddy described her horrific first breastfeeding experience when nipple trauma led to an agonizing antibiotic-resistant...