Infant Feeding

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Advocacy vs Formula Bashing

04.09.2010

If you ever want to see my panties get into a bind there is an easy way to do it. Call yourself a breastfeeding advocate or ‘lactavist’ but spend most of your “education and informational” time bashing formula and women who use it. We know my stance on the marketing of formula and the companies [...]

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WHO Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes And How It Protects Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding

23.08.2010

International Code of marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes was drafted by the World Health Organization as a result of the 1977 boycott of Nestle after their formula campaign killed millions of babies in third world countries.  The Code’s main focus was to call for no advertising to the public and to distribute factual and ethical information to parents [...]

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Guest Post: A Male Perspective On Breastfeeding

09.07.2010

Today for the infant feeding series this guest poster offers a perspective we don’t often get to hear.  There has been a lot of media coverage lately about breastfeeding and sexuality and how it affects our marriages, our bodies and our relationships. Today, my husband Ryan is offering his perspective on breastfeeding, marriage and parenting. [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: My Stylish Fail at Breast Feeding

03.07.2010

Today is the second last story in our infant feeding series.  Dana Sears is an incredible mother to 3 beautiful boys. Her journey has not been easy and I am thrilled she is willing to share her story! Here it is in her own words: *———————————————————–*Our story has never been simple.My Husband and I met [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Letting Go of the Guilt

25.06.2010

Today the lovely Nikki from Mommy Oblongata is so kind to share her story and her struggle with breastfeeding and the guilt she experienced when introducing formula as well.  Here is her story in her own words: *———————————————–* I never thought I would have a problem breastfeeding. All the women in my family have been [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Breast Feeding After Surgery

18.06.2010

When Karen contacted me asking if she could share her BFAS (Breast Feeding After Breast or Nipple Surgery) story I was thrilled. I am so amazed by Karen’s strength and determination.  Here is her story in her own words: *———————————————–* My breast reduction surgery was my 18th birthday gift from my parents. When I met [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Overcoming A Breastfeeding Obstacle

11.06.2010

Today we are lucky to have an amazing story to continue the infant feeding series coming to us from Cindy from This Adventure, Our Life.  Cindy has a gorgeous 7 month old daughter, Bailey who she has been breastfeeding now for 7 months.  Her story did not start of easy – she and Bailey had [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Why Formula Was Right For Us

04.06.2010

For today’s guest post we are still continuing on with the infant feeding topic. Today is a bit different because instead of featuring a Mama that breastfed, we have a Mama sharing her story on why she didn’t breastfeed and why formula was the choice for her family.  Today we are welcoming Blair from Heir [...]

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Exclusively Pumping & Successful !

28.05.2010

Today I am continuing on my guest posts related to infant feeding. This post today comes from Elizabeth (LutherLiz) and she is a mommy to a very handsome boy (Baby Goat) who is now 15 months. I put out a tweet looking for a mom who was able to exclusively pump for their baby and [...]

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