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Determined through adversity

#8 Continuity of Support

I have a 6 year old who I breastfed exclusively for 9 mos and so I had the same plan for baby #2. I found out early in my pregnancy he had a cleft lip and we couldn't verify if there were any other developemental defects until he was born,…

Breastfeeding is all I ever known...

#1 Support Mothers

I was 16 when I was pregnant with my first child and 17 when I delivered. I don?t remember anyone ever educating me or telling me the benefits of breastfeeding. I delivered in Winslow, AZ and remember the nurse putting Isaiah on my flattened belly and telling me when I…

keep on keeping on

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I was single mother when I breastfed my first son. It was well for awhile. I remember laying there and crying while he was nursing because it hurt so bad....I had blisters and cracks....it was awful. So because I had state insurance I had a nurse come to my house,…

A Lifetime of nuturing begins with breastfeeding

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Three children and all were nursed until they weaned themselves--the first at about two years, the second at 16 months, and the third nursed at bedtime until she was three and sometimes she was happy to read at bedtime and sometimes she said" I little, I nurse. I was a…

Breastfeeeding three leaded me to my destiny!

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

I am a mother of three beautiful children my oldest daughter is ten my son is four and my baby is two. I was 21yrs of age when I had my first child. At the time, I hardly knew a thing about breastfeeding expect for it was the best milk…

Breastfeeeding three lead me to my destiny

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

I am a mother of three beautiful children my oldest daughter is ten my son is four and my baby is two. I was 21yrs of age when I had my first child. At the time, I hardly knew a thing about breastfeeding expect for it was the best milk…

If you can have a baby you are not too old to nurse!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

After 9-11 my Marine husband was gone a lot. And it is difficult to get pregnant when your husband is not around. We were what our fertility doctor called ‘challenged.” But God had a plan, and after many years, prayers, tears and tries we were having a baby.…

I need help

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Last week my wife who is a huge supporter of breastfeeding and breastfeeds our son - and is part of the La Leche League went to see the big pink bus in Rochester, NY last week and got the button that is pink and says "milk on tap does a…

Nursing NICU babies

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I always knew I would breastfeed, but I don?t really know why. I was not breastfed, I?ve never seen anyone breastfeed, I?ve never spoken with anyone about breastfeeding and none of my friends ever breastfed their children, but somehow, I always knew I would. In my mind, it was just…

Moms Nursing through a time of Diaster

#4 Community-Based Organizations

May 22, 2011 Joplin MO, where I live and work we had and F5 tornado and I work at the Joplin City WIC office I am the Senior Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and IBCLC. I have always known how important to breastfeed through a diaster but to…

Changed my plans just to nurse.

#15 Workplace Access to Babies

I am a first time mom to a beautiful daughter. Nursing started off a little rough, but once we took two weeks to figure it out, things really took off for us. We loved nursing. She was gaining weight well, and I was enjoying the bonding and empowering womanly feeling…

Contributing to your Global documentary

#1 Support Mothers

Dear Ryan, I am reading your mail From Uganda- Africa Congratulations on the journey. I liked all your ideas and I felt if I could contribute to the Global documentary giving you my experience as a mother supporting urban and the rural vulnerable mothers in Uganda "Africa's…

Blogging about breastfeeding support and extended breastfeeding

#1 Support Mothers

Like many moms, I struggled with breastfeeding in the beginning. After two weeks I found the lactation consultant who showed me how to latch on my son correctly, and that made all the difference. I've been breastfeeding my son for over 4 years now. I have become…

Mama's Sharing Milk

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I nursed my first son with no problems for 31 months. I returned to work with both boys, but I couldn't seem to keep up with my second son's needs while pumping at work. I work at a hospital and while management is supportive of pumping moms, there isn't always…

Milk for Thought?s Big Pink Bus showed why ?the breast is best? for Kent County

#5 National Promotional Campaign

Last Thursday, Milk for Thought?s ?Latch On America Tour? Big Pink Bus brought together a host of breastfeeding advocates from across Kent County. Participants included area doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, La Leche League leaders and lactation consultants. The Kent County Health Department and Healthy Kent Breastfeeding Coalition provided information on…

My journey to become a WIC peer :)

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I wish I could say that I nursed both of my kids for at least a year and had no problems. No such luck. When I got pregnant with my first, I fully intended to breastfeed. I knew it was the healthiest and didn’t think much…

QVC Supports Breastfeeding Moms

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

When I had my first son almost 4 years ago and returned to work after 3 months at home, I was so concerned about being afforded the time and a comfortable, private place to pump at work. I was so happy to learn from other moms that there are several…

Importance of donor milk for NICU babies

#12 Milk Banks

As a mother of 3 and a former NICU nurse, I understood the benefits of breastmilk for all babies but most importantly for preterm infants. By the time I had my 3rd child, I was studying for the IBCLC exam and became interested in becoming a donor. However, Texas did…

Milk for Thought’s Big Pink Bus in Grand Rapids Thursday

#5 National Promotional Campaign

Posted on GRIID Indy Media www.griid.org JULY 26, 2011 On Thursday July 28th, Milk for Thought’s “Latch On America Tour” Big Pink Bus will park at Rosa Parks Circle for a full day of events celebrating and promoting breastfeeding. The fun starts at…

Breastfeeding Preemie Twins

#1 Support Mothers

After struggling with secondary infertility and enduring numerous fertility treatments, my husband and I were blessed with twins! I fully expected to carry them to at least 38 weeks, as my daughter had to be delivered by c-section at 41 weeks. The boys had other plans! I went into premature…

Never too late

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

Being a breastfeeding peer counselor for in WIC in Tarrant County (Fort Worth, TX) has been very rewarding for me. As a mom who has breastfeed 3 children it makes me feel wonderful to be able to share my experiences with all the mommies that I meet. The stories and…

Breastfeeding Far and wide

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

Growing from a family of 10 breastfed children from Africa- Uganda, I thought breastfeeding was going to be normal as it seemed. I had a good start until one month when I was about to return to work.I couldn't stand the pressures, teach the baby drinking from a bottle, infant…

Free 2 Feed GR is born in response to Latch On America!

#4 Community-Based Organizations

When Afrykahn Moon was almost kicked off a bus for nursing her 2 week old baby I had simply had enough. Simultaneously, I was learning about the Latch On America Bus Tour and the Big Latch On events going on. I was not only doing everything I could to try…

Best LC in Grand Rapids, MI.

#11 Access to IBCLCs

As a birth doula and a person with many friends and connections within our community, I have heard many many breastfeeding stories. Most women who find success with breastfeeding will say it was because of the support they received from family, friends, support groups and great Lactation Consultants. In my…

La Leche Made the Difference

#4 Community-Based Organizations

When my baby was born I thought I was well prepared to breastfeed and that things were going well. Then my pediatrician informed me that my baby wasn't gaining enough weight. When I asked what I could do, he handed me a can of formula. Bad latch and a low…

Brooklyn's Dramatic Entrance

#1 Support Mothers

I was a very healthy pregnant lady who fully intended to breastfeed my daughter. I was in for quite a shock when I passed out while I was pushing and woke up a week later in ICU. My daughter did breastfeed while I was unconscious, but due to…

"Net Generation"

#15 Workplace Access to Babies

Our Intensive Care Nursery at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Phlia, Pa provides a network of resources for the breastfeeding family. The ICN utilizes an IBCLC in conjunction with certified breastfeeding counselors to support current evidenced base practices associated with the breastfeeding population. Our IBCLC developed a progressive Breastfeeding Working Group…

My son was born with Down syndrome

#1 Support Mothers

My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after his birth. I had enjoyed nursing his older sister and was determined to give him the best start in life, too. He arrived a month early and was in the hospital for a few days longer than I needed to be…

Great Breastfeeding Nurses, Drs., and hospital staff!

#9 Educate & Train all Health Professionals

As the first and only Baby Friendly Hospital In Missouri we have stepped up to the plate for breastfeeding for many years and continue every day. We have educated all staff on the most current breastfeeding practices and offer support to all mothers 24 hours a day to have successful…

We support our breast-feeding employees

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

At Trolley Car Diner in Philadelphia, we are happy to support our employees who need to take breaks and planned time for lactation. We're also happy to be a supportive establishment for our breast-feeding customers. We believe this is an important movement for moms and concerned families!

Healthy Babies

#2 Fathers & Grandmothers

My three children were breastfed almost 30 years ago, now all three of my grandsons have been breastfed the first year and they are all very healthy bouncy little boys another one on the way in September! Great support for all breastfeeding moms and babies!

still nursing despite 80hr work week :)

#1 Support Mothers

I had my son while I was still a resident 8 months ago. I took 6 weeks off and during that time, despite a few initial bumps in the road, breastfeeding was great. I went back to work when he was still such a small little guy, but managed to…

Even preemies can succeed!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I was always determined to breastfeed but did not realize how tough it would be. My daughter was born at 36 weeks. The first two days of her life I was not able to hold her or nurse her after her birth. I pumped as much as I could and…

Way to go!

#1 Support Mothers

This is so exciting! What a clever idea! Hope you have enormous success. I am a Lactation Consultant who was in the first ever graduating class from The Lactation Institute back in 1985. American women need our support to breastfeed. Way to go!

19 months and on.. You can Too!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I am a proud mother of 2 beautiful girls... a 12 year old and 19 month old! Sadly, I only nursed my first daughter for 4 weeks and when she had latching issues my Pediatrician told me it would just be easier to give formula. I believed him and did…

Greetings From Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, California!

#7 Maternity Care Practices

Hello from Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California! We are a facility that is dedicated to breastfeeding and we have designed our maternity services to give our mothers and babies the best chance to achieve successful breastfeeding. We have a Director of Maternal Child Services, Megan Meeker,that leads the helm…

#1 Support Mothers

I breastfed both of my babies after two wonderful natural births. My daughter was a breeze. She latched on perfectly right away and never gave me any problems. She self-weaned at around 2 when I was about 5 months pregnant with my son. When he was born, I was all…

Working Mom

#1 Support Mothers

I am a full-time working mom of a 5 year old and a 21 month. I work 40 hours a week and still managed to breastfeed both of my children! Both of my children have never drinked formula, just my milk. I breastfed my first one for 13 months and…

People's Health Centers

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

So I was just looking at a map of the stops your bus will be making along the way and I am disappointed that your bus will not be making a stop in the St. Louis area at People's Health Centers! Our clinics have a WIC Program that is breastfeeding…

BREASTFEEDING FLASH MOB-Fort Worth, Texas!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

AMAZING....on Sunday, July 10, 2011 2 nursing mothers created a facebook page/event asking moms to come to downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Suare and at exactly 5:30 latch their babies on and nurse! There were close to 40 mothers + thier babies (so at least 80 mom/baby dyads!) and the oh…

my breastfeeding story

#1 Support Mothers

I got pregnant two weeks after my husband and I got married. We thought that we would just see what happened after we got married and at 36 years old, I didn't think that it would be that easy. We felt so blessed. I decided that I wanted a natural,…

Nursing twins

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

My twin daughters were born at 36 weeks and I had learned all I could about BF and had a goal to do so. I nursed them both as soon as they were born and when I got to my room a nurse and a nurse practioner told me that…

Bi-Lateral Cleft Lip & Palate Babies

#1 Support Mothers

I'm a 24 yr old SAHM of 2 kids. My first was born when I was just 21 yrs old and lived out of state from my family. We had genetic counseling due to certain disorders in our families history and 5 ultrasounds. Our son had apparently always had his…

Take THAT Breast Cancer!

#1 Support Mothers

My first son was born in May 2002. I really had no desire to nurse him, but knew it was the healthiest choice. I made a goal to get through just one day, then another, then another, and wound up thoroughly enjoying the experience and happily nursed him until he…

Six months and going strong!

#8 Continuity of Support

I will never forget the night I spent crying my eyes out due to lack of sleep and painful attempts at breastfeeding. Ready to throw in the towel, my husband suggested I try the lactation support group at the hospital where my son was born. Meeting other moms and spending…

Cleveland area Breastfeeding Celebration

#1 Support Mothers

My wife, My hero!

#1 Support Mothers

I've always known my wife was something special, but the extent she has gone to with Breast Feeding is simply breath-taking. I watched as she endured great pain trying to get things going to begin with. She was sore, but it didn't stop anything! She was determined she was going…

Cleft lip baby, successfully breastfed after 1st surgery

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I had 3 healthy babies, that I nursed until they decided to give it up on their own. We were anticipating the birth of our 4th child. The day arrived, and as soon as she was born the doctor told me words that I never expected to hear "she has…

Going the extra mile to support breastfeeding mothers

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Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kan., is one of 192 hospitals worldwide recognized as an International Board of Certified Lactation Care Award Facility. In fact, we're the only Kansas hospital to make the list of hospitals, birthing facilities, and birthing services that: …

believe in your body!

#7 Maternity Care Practices

To all the Mom's in maternity wards who think they "don't have enough milk "...YOU DO ! Have faith in your awesome body and nature/biology ..You CAN do it ! You may just need a little help and support....

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Award

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, in the midst of the busy City of Pittsburgh, will be awarded a plaque for supporting breastfeeding Mothers with a comfortable room for pumping or feeding their babies during their busy workday. Yearly, for more than 10 years, the Allegheny County…

Supporting Low income Families to Successfully Breatsfeed.

#7 Maternity Care Practices

I am a IBCLC in a low income family area, most of our patient, range betweeen MediCal recipients to those who had travel from China to deliver a baby in America. Two different worlds with very different perspectives, both are very challenging. The low income mother have their own ideas…

Lactation Specialists are the Best!

#1 Support Mothers

I breastfed both of my boys and I am still so thankful for our lactation specialist who helped soooo much, especially with my first son! Breastfeeding was the best for my sons and what a wonderful experience! Jennifer

Military moms need support

#11 Access to IBCLCs

3 1/2 years ago our Durable Medical Equipment Company was asked to provide a breast pump rental program to Military moms in the San Diego area. We were already renting hospital beds, wheelchairs and a host of other medical essentials so we figured "why not?" I am…

Santa Clara County Peer Support Program

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

Through FIRST 5 Santa Clara County funding we were able increase and expand our exisiting WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and have raised breastfeeding rates in our county in the underserved population form 10% to almost 30%. We have fantastic Peer Counselors who speak are bilingual and English, Spanish, Vienamese,…

breastfeeding in public

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I am a mountain mama from upstate NY and grew up seeing mama's everywhere nursing their babies IN PUBLIC. So when I moved to Texas I was surprised by the fact that not alot of mama's nursed outdoors or anywhere outside of home for that matter, unless totally covered. I…

A great way to give other babies what I know is best for my baby

#12 Milk Banks

I am so thankful that Fort Worth has a Milk Bank. I returned to work at 12 weeks. My daughter never took to the bottle, but I continued to pump to keep up my supply. I am very thankful that I had a wonderful organization that I could donate my…

R.N. IBCLC

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

At Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, we support our breastfeeding mothers in many ways.We have a free 2 hour prenatal breastfeeding class via our Patient Education Department.Once in the hospital we have a Lactation Program with 5 IBCLC and 16 RN's who are CBC's.We have daily rounds seeing patients who…

All nursing Mothers deserve a great support system!

#1 Support Mothers

I've been surrounded by breastfeeding my entire life, so I always knew I would nurse my children one day. My mother breastfed me and my four brothers for atleast two years each, right up through each pregnancy. When I became pregnant with my daughter last year I knew I had…

Fort Worth Rocks Breastfeeding

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

When I became pregnant, there was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed my baby. I'm so fortunate that my childbirth educator and doula was so knowledgable and supportive those first few weeks. When my son was born, I felt prepared to start my breastfeeding journey. But by…

Keep on Pumping

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

Until I got pregnant, I really hadn’t given any thought to whether I would breastfeed or not. It wasn’t until I learned all the benefits from a coworker who breastfeed and pumped during work as well my birthing class, that I became convinced that I would breastfeed for my baby’s…

Ashley Simpson

#12 Milk Banks

My daughter is 6 months old and is still exclusively breastfeeding!!! The first 6 weeks were tough because neither of us knew exactly what we were doing. I had a lot of family support and help from the lactation consultant at the hospital. I work for WIC in Tarrant County…

Pumping for premie twins

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

I am a single mom of twin boys born 2 months early. Hours after their birth I was informed that one or them was being airlifted to Ann Arbor for a condition that was found and would need surgery. I was torn between two hospitals and deciding where to leave…

A true hero of her time!

#2 Fathers & Grandmothers

When I think of my experience with breastfeeding and my exposure to it at a young age, I only recall knowing one person that nursed a baby since I was born in the 1980’s and formula was the norm. But, I am reminded of the story of my great-grandmother. I…

Breastfeeding my micropreemie

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

My son was born 14 weeks early at 26 weeks and 3 days of gestation. Complicating things, he was born while I was 300 miles away from home on a business trip. He arrived very suddenly (he was born within an hour and a half of when I drove myself…

I knew I would breastfeed...Poughkeepsie, NY

#8 Continuity of Support

Growing up I watched my mother breastfeed my 5 siblings, including my twin sisters. I never thought about it because that is just the way it was. Somewhere around baby #2 my mom joined La Leche League and became a group leader. Many years later when I became…

The freezer overfloweth...again!

#12 Milk Banks

Determined to breastfeed and having a supportive husband and employer, I was making it as a new mom and working mother! I knew how to breastfeed and was able to get milk from pumping…and get more milk from pumping…and get a couple more ounces just in case!

Philadelphia is Baby Friendly

#7 Maternity Care Practices

Like many other hospitals in Philadelphia, Jefferson University Hospital is working hard to expand breastfeeding through ante-natal counselling, skin-to-skin in the DR and post-partum lactation support. As a mom I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to breastfeed my children and as a doctor I love helping other women and…

Lucky!

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

I feel so lucky that my employer has really stepped up and made pumping at work easy and enjoyable. My office building has gone above and beyond with THREE lactation rooms! All outfitted with all the comforts to make pumping at work accessible. Beyond the physical support of having the…

We've been through it - now let us help you!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

Working for a large corporation that has an established Lactation Support Program, I was surprised to find out that there weren’t support meetings happening for the nursing/working moms! We have a Working Parents Network and the other women I work with that were pregnant would talk about their nursing stories…

Walking the walk!

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

When I was pregnant with my first child in 2006, I knew I would breastfeed. I didn’t realize how difficult it could be though! We initially had issues with my daughter’s latch that caused me a lot of pain but with the help of an excellent lactation consultant, we were…

Dedicated in Fort Worth

#1 Support Mothers

The story of Hard Work! shows the dedication it takes from some women to provide breastmilk for their babies. The support this mother recieved from the staff at the baby friendly hospital where she gave birth as well as the Lactation consultants, her husband and her co-workers has allowed this…

Hard work!

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

My hat goes off to all the women who are reading this blog and breastfed (or are breastfeeding) their babies. It is hard work! I truly believe breastfeeding is the best for your baby and that is why I continue to stick with…

Temple Experience

#7 Maternity Care Practices

We have been doing a lot of breastfeeding education and support at Temple hospital in Philadelphia. We have mostly financially challanged (medicaid) patients who have many misconceptions about breastfeeding. We are initiating educational programs in the OB offices as well as doing tremendous promotion in the hospital in maternity units…

If I'd know then what I know now.......

#1 Support Mothers

I am a registered dietitian and lactation consultant. I was a childless employee of the Texas WIC program for 16 years. I was a big advocate of breastfeeding and still am, however having my own baby to experience this journey with has really added a lot to my professional and…

Sometimes the husband does know best!

#2 Fathers & Grandmothers

I always knew I was going to breastfeed. When I got pregnant with first child, the discussion came up and my husband was very passionate about me breastfeeding. At the time I thought this was great but didn't give it much thought. When my daughter was born she did not…

Middle of everywhere!!

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

I live in the middle of everywhere!! In a very remote area of northern Arizona 5,800 ft elevation; amidst the junipers and pinons a sustainable straw bale home was built. Living off the grid, rain harvesting, and a cool solar set up, the connection was made! With my dedication to…

My Breastfeeding Experience 1964

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As the youngest of three in the 1940’s, I was a breastfed baby. However, when I had my first baby in 1964, I was one of the few who breastfed their babies. I had never seen anyone breastfeed. Not one of my many young married friends who were also having…

MAs are percieved as nurses...

#9 Educate & Train all Health Professionals

In fact, in most community health clinics, they perform the intake assessment before you see a physician. This “nurse” (MA) has a powerful position for many of our breastfeeding moms. How he/she responds to the mother’s concern “I don’t have enough milk for my baby” or “it hurts when I…

Improving early-post partum breastfeeding support in King County

#8 Continuity of Support

For the first time ever, Public Health Seattle-King County, with support from the Washington State WIC program, convened a group of 70 plus medical providers, hospital nurse managers, public health nurses, WIC staff, breastfeeding advocates and many others to discuss how we can improve breastfeeding outcomes in South King County…

Mother's Milk

#1 Support Mothers

Here’s some milk for thought for you…. Herbal teas can be used to provide specific benefits and effects. That sounds simple, but if you’re a breastfeeding mom who’s looking to take charge of your experience, this is a revolutionary concept. We all know that breastfeeding can be…

"Itching to Breastfeed"

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I always knew that I would breastfeed. My mom breastfed me, and she breastfed my little sister when I was thirteen. Before I was even ever trying to conceive, I would have dreams that I was breastfeeding my baby, and it was the most wonderful feeling in the world. When…

early bird escapes booby traps in Poughkeepsie NY

#7 Maternity Care Practices

We planned on a HBAC when we discovered we were expecting again, but when our early bird baby girl made her grand entrance 7 weeks preterm our birth plans and our dreams of bonding and skin to skin contact immediately after birth and on demand nursing flew away.

Poughkeepsie Mama Story

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

The story I'll never forget, which is not my own, but has always impacted me was a close friend of mine's mother. In 1972 she delivered her little girl Aliza and, against everyone's advice, insisted on breastfeeding her child. Apparently, the attending OB brought all his Residents-in-Training to her room…

Saving lives, one baby at a time

#4 Community-Based Organizations

Come to Austin and visit the Mother's Milk Bank of Austin who work tirelessly to save lives by providing gallons of donated milk to sick and premature babies whose mothers cannot provide their own milk.

Poughkeepsie Social Networking Mom

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

When I was pregnant I was really on the fence about breastfeeding, but I figured I'd try it- if I didn't like it no big deal I'd formula feed. My Mom didn't breastfeed and neither did one of my sisters. I heard a lot about how it was harder because…

A trying experience

#4 Community-Based Organizations

I am a first time mom with a beautiful 7 month old baby girl. I knew I wanted to breastfeed before ever became pregnant (both my mother and my mother-in-law breastfeed their children). I am in the health field, I had read all the books, and more importantly I joined…

breastfeeding resident mama

#9 Educate & Train all Health Professionals

I'm a third year family practice resident currently breastfeeding my 13 month old. I breastfed my older child, who was born while I was in med school, for three plus years. I am committed, as a doctor, to encouraging and supporting my breastfeeding patients as much as possible. I, along…

Johnstown Breastfeeding Bag Project

#4 Community-Based Organizations

We are a grass-roots, non-profit organization consisting of parents and birth professionals, dedicated to the support and normalization of breastfeeding in our communities. We believe healthy children, families and communities begin with breastfeeding. We strive to help new parents achieve their desire to breastfeed. Our bags are real breastfeeding resource…

With my experience and with my business...

#1 Support Mothers

I am the proud mother of 3 boys. I am also a self employed business woman. My first son would not latch, an issue I struggled with emotionally. I was determined to for him to have breast milk so I pumped for 10 months, I pumped until my body would…

Bye Bye Dairy

#1 Support Mothers

My journey with breastfeeding started with out much of a hitch. My son latched well from day one and loved to nurse. Around two months old we found out he had reflux and it was suggested that we give him formula with cereal in it because it would sit firmer…

Breastfeeding Bonds

#1 Support Mothers

I was a working/ pumping, sling wearing and tandem nursing mom for 5 1/2 years and they were the most tender, tear filled and intensely joyful years of my life so far! It was not easy for me to get started but with the help of a great lactation…

I love Breastfeeding

#1 Support Mothers

I am an average working mother of two, who totally supports breastfeeding. My first son was born critically ill and had to spend 5 months in the NICU and was intubated for 4 of those months. He was unfortunately never able to latch on. I was able to pump and…

Implementing the Workplace Breastfeeding Provision of the ACA

#7 Maternity Care Practices

Locally, the Raising Women’s Voices Coalition along with other groups held an event on March 21st to celebrate the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law. As a result of the provision in the ACA that requires employers to be breastfeeding-friendly, the Maternity Care Coalition, funded…

Mother

#12 Milk Banks

My son is Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana Mothers' Milk Bank based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has worked for years on the creation and subsequent astounding growth of an idea called the Lactation Station, which is a designated area at festivals, fairs, and conventions where breastfeeding mothers can privately and…

Outreach Coordinator

#12 Milk Banks

My mother was a traditional home birth midwife for over 25 years. She was extremely passionate about her career and about offering natural childbirth options to families. Breastfeeding and childbirth were a huge part of my upbringing. I witnessed my four younger brothers be breastfed. I had a beautiful home…

removing barriers to breastfeeding for Philly moms

#4 Community-Based Organizations

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization committed to providing perinatal care and support to low income women and families. As part of this commitment, MCC provides breastfeeding information to clients pre- and post-partum (and has done so for over 30 years!). Clients also have access to our…

A little help goes a long way

#4 Community-Based Organizations

When I learned I was pregnant,I knew I was going to breastfeed once the baby was born with the support from my husband and veteran breastfeeding mother and sister. Once he was born and began to breastfeed, I started to experience issues. After 5 days of breastfeeding, tears, fears and…

Local support goes a long way

#4 Community-Based Organizations

When I learned I was pregnant,I knew I was going to breastfeed once the baby was born with the support from my husband and veteran breastfeeding mother and sister. Once he was born and began to breastfeed, I started to experience issues. After 5 days of breastfeeding, tears, fears and…

Just give that kid a bottle

#6 Minimize Negative Impact of Formula Marketing

When I found out I was pregnant for our first daughter 2 years ago, I knew right away that I wanted to exclusively breastfeed her. My mom didn't breastfeed me or my siblings due to pressure from my dad and other relatives to "just give that kid a bottle already".…

Preemies...

#1 Support Mothers

My babies were born at 29 weeks. They were in the NICU for 9 weeks. I was not able to breast feed them until about 5 weeks after they were born. I pumped the whole time saving the milk for them. I knew it would be hard for them to…

Preemie

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My second child was born at 30 weeks ( I have five living children, I nursed them all ) I had to teach him to suck. Once he learned to nurse he gained an ounce a day so doctor let me take him home with me when I was dismissed.…

SEBRING FL

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I was very excited to here about the campaign. What an ingenious way to get the word out about the importance of breastfeeding. I live in a rural area of Florida where we have been working really hard on changing the view of breastfeeding. We are informing our community that…

Link to video of 2010 Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Awardees in Philadelphia

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

http://www.momobile.org/breastfeeding/2010PhiladelphiaBreastfeedingFriendlyBusinessAwards.html#Breastfeedingvideo Maternity Care Coalition has been working with employers all around Philadelphia to implement breastfeeding friendly policies. Please watch this video to see what businesses in Philadelphia are doing to become more supportive of breastfeeding in the workplace. Maternity Care Coalition Strengthening families,…

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#2 Fathers & Grandmothers

I have a unique position within the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas. I have developed two programs to educate expecting new dads and grandparents. During classes designed for new dads, or grandparents, much of the information that is presented are the benefits of breastfeeding the…

A funny published story about some places we nursed

#12 Milk Banks

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Breastfeeding Story by Lori

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

In September 1996, I was pleasantly suprised to find that my third child would be my third and fourth. Twins were on the way! Due date: April 6, 1997. When my water broke on February 12 I was now dealing with prematurity. The boys were born at 32 weeks and…

Horry County Breastfeeding Bag Project

#4 Community-Based Organizations

On November 4th 2010, my first child was born. I always knew I’d breastfeed barring an unforeseen complication, after all that was the biological way to feed a baby right? Upon her birth my assumptions about birth and parenting culture came tumbling; I was shocked to discover that I was…

Success of hospital based lactation clinic

#8 Continuity of Support

As a nurse-midwife, I have always worked hard support breastfeeding with my new mothers. I have had the opportunity to practice in different parts of the country over the last 15 years. As a new midwife to the Greeley CO community, I have been so impressed with the successful breastfeeding…

Working harder each day to support babies and families

#20 National Leadership

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is working harder each day to support babies and families. Through our Baby Friendly Task Force, we meet every 1-2 months to discuss hospital policies and practices that support breastfeeding mothers in the peripartum period. Our Human Resources department has collaborated with our IBCLCs and Office…

NICU nurse and importance of donor human milk

#12 Milk Banks

Alternative Breastfeeding for a Medically Involved Cutie Pie

#3 Mother-to-Mother Support

My son had a stroke at birth and was unable to latch or swallow. With the help of some Lactation Consultant’s at the children’s hospital, I was able to establish a supply exclusively pumping that kept him on Momma’s milk via a feeding tube until a year old. Over and…

Local Event for World Breastfeeding Week

#5 National Promotional Campaign

I was a breastfeeding mother, I am currently a Certified Lactation Counselor and am on the Board for the Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition. We are planning a shindig Thursday Aug 4th in observance of World Breastfeeding Week! The idea is to promote awareness and support in our community. We'll have…

Breastfeeding Heals

#1 Support Mothers

My mother breastfed me for awhile, though, I'm not exactly sure how long. What I am sure of is that by the time I was one my mother had better things to do than to accept the responsibility of a child. Through these years I lived with my mother only…

Breastfeeding, Its Not Just for Mothers Anymore

#2 Fathers & Grandmothers

I am a Lactation Consultant, nurse and former breastfeeding mom. I work in a hospital setting in San Antonio, TX, for one of the large hospital systems. What I have seen is that the lactation support is less available for the populations which really would have…

Supporting mothers in challenging situations

#1 Support Mothers

Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo Inc. WIC Program currently serves 9,025 women, infants and children in Imperial County. This county is a rural aggricultural area in Southern California that is in close proximity with the border with Mexico. Its population consists of 80% Hispanics. Clinicas de Salud is the only…

Breast feeding to the rescue

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My daughter is now 28. When she was 13 months old she reached up, grabbed the end of a bungee cord that was hanging above her head in a door frame, and put it in her mouth. Her father and I both got to her just as she let it…

Texas is leading the way in the south for breastfeeding education

#9 Educate & Train all Health Professionals

I am a Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Trainer for the State of Texas. Myself and two other individuals travel the great state of Texas to provide several free trainings for hospital staff, WIC staff, and the local community to increase breastfeeding rates and evidence based support to moms across the…

Giving the Breast for Baby and Country

#14 Workplace Lactation Support

The US military employs over 200,000 women, most of whom are of childbearing age. Many of these women start families while on active duty, and because they are told that breastfeeding is the best way to feed their babies, they at least give it a try. Most however give up…

Lactation Station: Meeting a Need in the Community

#12 Milk Banks

As one of only 10 nonprofit human milk banks in North America, I was excited yet terrified when I started working as the outreach coordinator for the Indiana Mothers' Milk Bank (IMMB). Milk banking had been around for a hundred years in the US; however, until the formation of the…

Feeding my "unable to suck" baby

#1 Support Mothers

I was 36 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and my BP would not go down. I had to have an emergency C-section. Our beautiful baby girl was born 12/2/04 and to our surpirse had a bi-lateral cleft lip and palate. I wanted so bad to breastfeed her like I…