Since August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, I want to share my personal journey and shed light on an essential piece of legislation that supports nursing mothers—the PUMP Act. Additionally, breastfeeding advocacy is incredibly important to me. While I was fortunate to face minimal barriers during my breastfeeding experiences, I am aware that many women encounter […] Read more…
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month – A Time to Show Support
Every year, National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is celebrated in the United States to encourage and support breastfeeding mothers. This year’s theme is “Together We Can Do Great Things”, which emphasizes the importance of community support in a mother’s breastfeeding journey. During this month, mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their babies in public places, and businesses […] Read more…
Extended Breastfeeding: It’s Okay to Breastfeed Your Toddler – AAP Says So
Have you ever started breastfeeding your toddler out in public and got an immediate dirty look? Well, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that it’s perfectly okay to breastfeed your toddler – and you shouldn’t feel ashamed about it. Although I’ve faced criticism for doing so, I am currently breastfeeding my toddler and breastfed […] Read more…
I’ve Added Ritual Protein Powder to My Postpartum Diet Here’s Why
The nutritional needs of a mom postpartum are just as important as the needs of a mom during pregnancy. These needs increase for moms like me who are breastfeeding, which is why I took the dive to purchase the Ritual protein powder. The Ritual Essential Protein Powder for Pregnancy & Postpartum is a plant-based protein […] Read more…
Breastfeeding On-the-Go: Tips for Keeping Baby Fed While on The Road
If you’re breastfeeding and headed on a road trip, you’re probably wondering how you’ll manage everything. While you do have the option of pumping and preparing bottles in advance, your little one may prefer the nipple. In that case, it helps to know of a few different tips that can make breastfeeding in the car […] Read more…