THE BREASTFEEDING PAGE

"Inspiration" and "A Moment"
by Danielle Baldwin
Read a new mother's loving tribute to her newborn son and her joy of breastfeeding him. Complete with pictures!

Nursing Your Baby in Public
by Rebecca Prewett
A very nice article from a Christian mother.

Myth: Good Babies Sleep Through
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

How to Make Breastfeeding Difficult
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

Top Ten Reasons
for NOT Using a Pacifier
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

Extended Breastfeeding Non-Risk #2:
Dental Caries
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

Some Breastfeeding Myths
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

Good Extended Breastfeeding Links

     Why Mothers Nurse Their Children into Toddlerhood

     "Still nursing?" Tips on what to say to this question.

     Nursing Beyond 1 year.....10 reasons to just DO IT!!

     Is cow's milk necessary?

     Feeling stuck? It's hard to believe toddlers grow out      of this, but they do! Great little message.

     FAQ on Breastfeeding Past the First Year

Tandem nursing clay sculpture by Amy Rawson

The Natural Family Company
Mission Statement - "Healthy Families Make A Healthy World!"
Web site address - www.naturalfamilyco.com
Business owner - Jenny Hatch 
Conference info - Sponsor and Organizer of The 2nd International Husband/Wife Homebirth Conference - Theme - "When Faith Endures" - Keynote Speaker - Laura Kaplan Shanley - This Unassisted Childbirth conference was held in Boulder Colorado in July of 2001 and is available exclusively from the Natural Family Site as an e-video.  Cost - $39.95  For Compleate Mother readers - mention this ad through email when purchasing the conference e-video and receive a $5.00 rebate upon purchase through pay pal. Offer good until 6-03-02.

�Suess� for Nursing Mothers

Mother�s milk is just the thing!

Would you nurse her at the park?
Would you nurse him in the dark?
Would you nurse him with a Boppy?
And when your boobs are feeling floppy?

I would nurse him in the park,
I would nurse her in the dark.
I�d nurse with or without a Boppy.
Floppy boobs will never stop me.

Can you nurse with your seat belt on?
Can you nurse from dusk till dawn?
Though she may pinch me, bite me, pull,
I will nurse her �till she�s full!

Can you nurse and make some soup?
Can you nurse and feed the group?
It makes her healthy strong and smart,
Mommy�s milk is the best start!

Would you nurse him at the game?
Would  you nurse her in the rain?
In front of those who dare to complain?
I would nurse him at the game.
I would nurse her in the rain.

As for those who protest lactation,
I have a perfect explanation.
Mommy milk is tailor made
It�s perfect food, you need no aid.

Some may scoff and some may wriggle,
Avert their eyes or even giggle.
To those who can be cruel and rude,
Remind them breast�s the perfect food!

I would never scoff or giggle,
Roll my eyes or even wiggle!
I would not be so crass or crude,
I KNOW that this milk�s the perfect food!

We make the right amount we need,
The perfect temp for every feed.
There�s no compare to milk from breast-
The perfect food, above the rest.

Thos nursing smiles are oh so sweet,
Mommy milk is such a treat.
Human milk just can�t be beat.

I will nurse, in any case,
On the street or in your face.
I will not let my baby cry,
I�ll meet her needs, I�ll always try.
It�s not about what�s good for you,
It�s best for babies, through and through.

I will nurse her in my home,
I will nurse her when I roam.
Leave me be lads, leave me be ma�am.
I will nurse her, Mom I am.

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LETTERS

Sent: February 3, 1999 10:42 AM

Subject: Formula

Hello-

I received multiple shipments of formula (I'm pretty sure it was from Mead Johnson) in the mail before and after I gave birth to my son. I had filled out a questionnaire that they had sent me at one point and though I had wrote that I was going to BREASTFEED ONLY, they continued to send the formula.

I was really angry about this and called them to complain.  They apologized about it but sent me another box.  I called a second time to complain and after that I didn't get any more. It's funny (well not really) that when I vented my annoyance to other people that this company deigned to send me their crap when I had made it clear I didn't want it, they didn't know what the big deal was.

All I can think is that these formula companies are run by a bunch of weasels - how dare they try to suade me from breastfeeding in their oh so NOT subtle ways? I'm insulted.

Anyway - I was at the Compleat Mother site and read the Banning the Promotion of   Formula and Catherine vs. the Post Office.
Thanks for listening....
Jenny Rea Smith-Mohammed
[email protected]

Dear Health Minister Rock:

I would appreciate a reply to this correspondance. 

Mead Johnson is sending formula tins to pregnant and lactating women, contrary to the World Health Organisation Code which Canada has endorsed.

What will you do to end this violation?

Catherine Young
Chairmother,
The Friends of Breastfeeding Society
RR3 Clifford Ontario Canada N0G 1M0
tel 519-327-8785
email: [email protected]

Read about the Who Code HERE

Reynaud's Syndrome

Reynaud's syndrome is a  circulatory disorder where extremities including nipples get numb due to lack of blood flow. It may flush red right after nursing, then white as the blood drains, thenpurplish, or any combination. Try warm cloths on the nipples for a few minutes after nursing and any time they hurt. There are prescription medications
that can help, if you can find a helpful doctor. If baby
is biting or gumming, it may make things worse, so
watch out for that special look baby gets before
biting, and intercept it.

Up to 20% of women have this condition.

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC
Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre
Dayton, OH USA
[email protected]

Family life turns the selfish into servants, misers into heroes, coarse men into consider fathers, and tender mothers into courageous fighters.

--Dr. H. Bavinck

LINKS

In 1981, the World Health Assembly adopted The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, as a tool to protect breastfeeding. Learn more about the WHO Code .

LaLeche League Home Page

Breastfeeding A to Z  You might want to use your printer for this chart for every letter of the alphabet.