Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, Oklahoma Editor’s Note: The inaugural Native Breastfeeding Week was held August 11-17, 2019. Native Breastfeeding Week will continue to be recognized each year during the week beginning on the second Sunday in August, a month… Read More
Roberta Newell, Kentucky In December of 1954, I was adopted at the age of 3 1/2 months. My birth mother left a month after I was born, and I was placed in foster care until I was adopted…. Read More
By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how you can keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on… Read More
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
Posted: September 24, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
A Closer Look At Native Breastfeeding Week
Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, Oklahoma Editor’s Note: The inaugural Native Breastfeeding Week was held August 11-17, 2019. Native Breastfeeding Week will continue to be recognized each year during the week beginning on the second Sunday in August, a month… Read More
Posted: September 17, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Roberta’s Story: Breastfeeding And Family Bonds
Roberta Newell, Kentucky In December of 1954, I was adopted at the age of 3 1/2 months. My birth mother left a month after I was born, and I was placed in foster care until I was adopted…. Read More
Last Updated: September 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Rachel’s Story: Expressing My Milk
By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
Last Updated: September 4, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Breastfeeding During A Hurricane
Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how you can keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on… Read More
Last Updated: August 27, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Black Breastfeeding Week: Resources For Children And Families
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
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