Nursing Our Future - Holistic Moms Network video

12/30/2015

Yay for Alyssa Milano and breastfeeding!

The actress's latest breastfeeding post is going viral.

11/25/2015

More benefits of breastfeeding!

Infants are not the only one to gain from breast milk

11/02/2015

Women are still not comfortable breastfeeding in public. We need to encourage more mamas!

Public Heath England reveals one in five women believe others do not want them to breastfeed in public

08/27/2015

The power of breastmilk!

To produce breast milk, mothers melt their own body fat. Are you with me? We literally dissolve parts of ourselves, starting with gluteal-femoral fat, aka our butts, and turn it into liquid to feed our babies. Before and after giving birth to my daughter 10 months ago, I was inundated with urgent di…

07/09/2014

Love this quote from Peggy O'Mara.

04/25/2014

Things nobody told you about breastfeeding - what would you add?

Breastfeeding isn't as simple as "baby plus ni**le." It can create a lot of unexpected biological quirks and emotional reactions, leaving many new parents blindsided. Here are some common breastfeeding experiences you may not have heard about, compiled by new moms and women's health experts.

04/08/2014

Breastfeeding could reduce you risk of rheumatoid arthritis:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1835643

London (PRWEB UK) 7 April 2014 A new study has revealed that women who choose to breastfeed their children are half as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who don't. Arthritis, which causes pain and swelling in the joints, is twice as common in women than men, and its occurrence in wom...

04/03/2014

Breastfeeding can help prevent obesity, among other benefits:

Scientists have shown that breast-feeding has a protective effect on the risk of obesity at 20 years of age. Researchers also emphasize that nutritional intake at the age of 2 years are critical in providing this beneficial effect.

02/27/2014

Breastfeeding mommas tend to be more responsive - but all parents can be!

Responsiveness to children's emotional cues boosts kids' math and reading skills. Reading to children as early as 9 months of age also significantly improves school readiness. The two parenting skills can give kids an extra 2-3 months' worth of brain development.

01/24/2014

Simple tips for breastfeeding mamas:

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, having a strong foundation of breastfeeding education is important.

01/16/2014

10 benefits of extended breastfeeding - what would you add?

Extended breastfeeding is one of those annoying parenting terms -- it's, like, who decided what constitutes extended breastfeeding? But neverthel...

01/15/2014

What a fabulous project!

http://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/unlikely-breastfeeding-advocate/

Hector Cruz: The Unlikely Breastfeeding Advocate By Hector CruzDestigmatize public breastfeeding. Educate men. Empower women. This is my mission, and Project: Breastfeeding is my journey.My name is Hector Cruz and I am a husband and first time father to my beautiful daughter, Sophia.My journey into…