Tag Archives: breastfeeding awareness month
Breastfeeding Sacrifice and Commitment
August 27, 2011
Note: I wrote this blog post last August (2010) for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, but never published it. I guess I thought it was “finished.” After reading it again, I thought it was worth sharing. The photo is me and my … Continue reading
Friday Funny
August 26, 2011
Earlier this month, I wrote about a recent survey by TheBump.com that showed nearly HALF of women find themselves uncomfortable at the sight of other women breastfeeding in public. You can see what I think of those results in my … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday
August 24, 2011
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Pass it on! Share this article with other moms-to-be.
Mamatini Organic Lactation Tea 10% Off in August
August 21, 2011
It’s August, so it’s hot. It’s also Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Together, this means it’s a great time for breastfeeding moms to drink cold, herbal-brewed tea to both stay hydrated and support lactation. I’ve known about Mamatini Organic Lactation Tea for … Continue reading
How to Make a Breastfeeding Gift Basket
August 20, 2011
Want to help a new mom with her desire to breastfeed her new baby? Instead of flowers or food, why not give her a gift basket filled with breastfeeding supplies? I recently put together two of these breastfeeding gift baskets … Continue reading
Friday Funny Breastfeeding Dr. Seuss Style
August 19, 2011
A la Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, this poem about breastfeeding has been spotted in a few places online. I found it in the “Lighter Side” section at Breastfeeding.com as a comment to another Dr. Seuss-inspired poem called … Continue reading
Breasts as Sex Objects, Breasts as Food
August 18, 2011
It’s National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, an effort sponsored by The National Women’s Health Information Center, an office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While the goal of the promotion is to encourage more women to breastfeed, the … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday
August 17, 2011
This post is in honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month (August). At Maternitique, I encourage all moms to breastfeed their babies, attempt to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months, and to try to breastfeed for as long as possible–the breastfeeding recommendations … Continue reading
Breastfeeding is “Gross”
August 13, 2011
Last week, I read a shocking news release from The Bump (brief aside: Maternitique is a Bump Partner, by the way, so if you’re not a member of The Bump Rewards program, you’re missing out on a $10 off Maternitique … Continue reading
Conditioning Nipples to Avoid Breastfeeding Pain
August 9, 2011
As in pregnancy, breastfeeding your baby requires you to modify your skin care routine. Think about it: your breasts haven’t been used as a food source before! Your little bundle of joy is soon going to be eating with a … Continue reading
