I am unapologetically pro-breastfeeding: I think it is absolutely normal and everything else is sub-standard. But I am also passionately pro babies being safe, and when a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed her child, or for whatever reason makes the decision to formula feed, I think it is essential that she is equipped to do so safely.
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Another NIP Outrage and Why It Matters
I don’t normally run commentary on news stories, but the story in the Manchester Evening News today really got me (and a lot of other people) a little bit riled up.
Nursing in Public or Just Nursing?
Welcome to the July 2010 Carnival of Nursing in Public This post was written for inclusion in the NursingFreedom.org. All week, July 5-9, we will be featuring articles and posts about nursing in public (“NIP”). See the bottom of this post for more information. ***
People say your life changes when you have a baby and I guess they’re right. The way I see it, though, your perceptions change and because of that, your life changes. I must admit I never thought about breastfeeding much. Why would you, really? Looking back, however, I can’t remember if I ever thought I would or wouldn’t breastfeed, in public or otherwise.
Carnival of Nursing in Public – A Guest Post
Welcome to the July 2010 Carnival of Nursing in Public This post was written for inclusion in the NursingFreedom.org. All week, July 5-9, we will be featuring articles and posts about nursing in public (“NIP”). See the bottom of this post for more information. ***
Amber is a labour and delivery nurse in the U.S. Navy. She has three little girls, all breastfed, and wrote the following. She does not have a blog and as such has asked me to host it for her during the Carnival of Nursing in Public. Please leave a comment and make her feel welcome.
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Week Roundup and Giveaways
Rather than introduce another giveaway or review today, I’m giving you a round up of what’s up for grabs here on Diary of a First Child. I also wanted to say a really big thank you to everyone who participated in National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. I think it has been really successful and look forward to NHS and other reports and feedback.
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Breastfeeding Reminder Bracelet, Babybeads UK
The first few weeks of motherhood passed in a blur for me. It was an amazing high, and I was elated with my amazing birth experience. I was in love with my baby and I loved breastfeeding her from the very beginning. Within minutes of birth she fed for the first time, and she’s still going.
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Comebacks for Breastfeeding Comments
I have an eight month old daughter, Kyra, who is still primarily breastfed, although we do play at Baby Led Weaning once or twice a day. Below are some of the questions I’ve been asked and my responses to them, or that other people have been asked and what I would have said had it been me.
I find that people generally ask annoying and otherwise offensive questions out of ignorance, a lack of understanding or misconceptions brought about by lack of experience. Most of the time these retorts, when accompanied by a sincere face and a bright smile, put a quick stop to the line of questioning without any animosity.
Five Great Things About Breast Milk
Breastmilk has been touted as the wonder drink. We’ve all heard how good it is for babies, and we all know that babies who have been breastfed are said to be healthier, less obese as children, and less fussy eaters than formula fed babies. We also know that breastfeeding is good for mothers. It reduces the risk of breast cancer, helps with wait loss and can help prevent post partum depression.
Even so, I am often surprised by the things that people don’t know about breastmilk. Here are a few of my favourites:
Babybeads UK Breastfeeding Necklace Giveaway
My husband and I walked through the fairground in our local park one afternoon and he kept looking at passers by, then looking fleetingly at my chest and grimacing. When I eventually asked him why he was behaving so strangely, he told me that he was concerned that people might think he was abusing me! I looked down to see what he could see and realised how right he was. The area between my neck and bosom was various shades of blues, greens and browns, with a few mean-looking scratch marks thrown in for good measure.
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Mamascarf for Discreet Breastfeeding
One of the greatest downsides I have discovered in becoming a parent has been the politics of it. The choices start around the time of conception it seems, and one of the greatest parenting wars wages around formula feeding versus breast feeding. Once a mother has decided to breastfeed, the war wages on: should she nurse in public? Should she cover up or should she bare all?