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Pregnant dog saves a toddler’s life by breastfeeding him
The story sounds strange but is much more beautiful than weird. This is Reina. Reina, whose name is Spanish for “Queen”, is a hero this week. On Thursday, authorities in Arica, Chile found Reina breastfeeding a missing 2-year-old child inside the mechanic’s workshop where she lived. Not only did Reina wet-nurse a child of a different species but she did it while pregnant! The Arica authorities believe Reina saved the boy’s life, who they found almost naked beside her. He … Keep Reading!!!
Walmart refuses to print breastfeeding photos and it’s becoming a disturbing trend
Whitney Walters wanted to put together a scrapbook of her 6-year-old daughter. She sent her pictures off to Walmart, but when she arrived to pick them up they told her multiple photos of hers were indecent and would not be printed. The indecent act? Breastfeeding her daughter. Aside from that vague comment they would not explain, specifically, why they could not print them. Public Relations for Walmart has not issued a statement.
… Keep Reading!!!No woman should be told that nursing her
Tamara Ecclestone looks Fabulous nursing on magazine cover
Tamara Ecclestone, who is famous for something to do with cars, and not even the pretty ones, the Formula One cars. To me she’s famous for being a vocal supporter of public nursing, posting her own images to Instagram and stating that she will never be ashamed of nursing her 17-month-old.
This month she’s looking Fabulous, showing the normalcy of not just public breastfeeding but term nursing too!
She’s very down to earth about what she does as well, she … Keep Reading!!!
“Nursing Queen” Abba Breastfeeding Parody
Mamma Mia!!! To do their part to normalize breastfeeding these two women re-wrote and re-recorded Abba’s Dancing Queen. As an Abba fan this has got to be one of my favourites.
Because nothing says breastfeeding like Disco! You’ve got to give them credit for hitting some of those high notes!… Keep Reading!!!
Bottles, Breasts and Babies – Feeding Siblings Differently
The Formula Fed Baby
When I was pregnant with my first breastfeeding was a given to me. It just seemed like the normal thing to do and I never considered anything else. I was under the impression that it’s simple – latch baby – end of story. I set up no support system, I didn’t do any research.
At the hospital I was made to feel like I couldn’t do it until the nurse was there to “help” latch baby, … Keep Reading!!!
Alanis Morissette Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week on Instagram
Alanis Morissette celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by sharing this beautiful photo on her Instagram account.
https://instagram.com/p/578hEvuYAI/?taken-by=alanis
She also added a link to a wonderful piece she wrote about breastfeeding from her website.
Alanis makes her wishes for us clear
I wish for those of us whom are terrified of breastfeeding to get to a place where we barely notice.
In reference to breasts being such an uncomfortable body part to discuss and see she states
… Keep Reading!!!My wish for us
Child-led Weaning: Brooke
Brooke Bates
My almost 4 yr old daughter still nurses for a few minutes before her nap and bedtime. Occasionally she wants to nurse when she wakes up also. We don’t nurse in public anymore now that she’s older but I do share that information with other moms of toddlers when the subject comes up in conversation. Moms need to know that it is healthy and within the range of normal.
Did you practice child led weaning with your child? … Keep Reading!!!
Target’s Breastfeeding Policy Becomes Public and Should Be Applauded
Earlier this month Target’s company breastfeeding policy was released. It outlines how employees should handle and interact with nursing mothers in their stores.
It contains a few key points
– That customers can breastfeeding openly in any area of their stores.
– That if a customer would like to nurse in a fitting room they are to be given priority over others who are waiting.
– If approached by a mother always offer the fitting room for private nursing, never … Keep Reading!!!
Photographer Ivette Ivans’ Breastfeeding Photo Project
Lithuanian born photographer Ivette Ivens has done a beautiful series on breastfeeding. The 25-year-old mother of 2, who now lives in Chicago, breastfed her son until he was 3 and has made it her mission to help normalize nursing in the American culture.
… Keep Reading!!!I nursed them both anywhere I wanted. From church to parties, from farmers market to high-end designer stores. I believe that mothers should nurse their little ones whenever they want to. Children know when it’s time to
Breastfeeding Photos throughout History
Happy International Breastfeeding Normalization Day! That’s a mouthful. To celebrate we’ve put together some of our favourite breastfeeding images from the days of yore.
1- A mother waits to board a Greyhound bus in Chattanooga in 1943.
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2 – During The Great Depression, when everyone worried about food, babies were fed when and where they needed to be.
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3- This picture, from 1871, depicts a woman feeds her baby during church service.
4 – A wonderful screen … Keep Reading!!!
Court Orders Young Mom to Stop Breastfeeding after Getting a Tattoo
Here we go again. Another case of courts making over-reaching rulings.
Australian Federal Circuit Court Judge Matthew Myers has made a legal ruling barring a 20-year-old new mom from breastfeeding her 11-month-old baby. In May, the mom had her finger and foot tattooed. The child’s father then took the child and started a war in court over the issue.
Even after passing HIV and hepatitis test, the judge decided that the child should be under the mom’s primary care, not … Keep Reading!!!
Queensland Cafe Asks Patron to Leave after He Complained about Breastfeeding
On Thursday, the owner of Cheese and Biscuits Cafe in Rockhampton, Queensland was approached by a customer who asked her to talk to a young mother who was nursing her child at a table in the cafe and ask her to cover up. Jessica-Anne Allen, the owner, informed the man that they were a breastfeeding friendly establishment and she would not approach the mother and offered other seats for the man to sit in if he felt uncomfortable. The man … Keep Reading!!!
