Category: Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and Jury Duty – OUCH!

Image courtesy tbo.com It never really occurred to me that moms in many cities must have a problem when it comes to breastfeeding and jury duty.  An article on TBO.com explained a bill that was being proposed in Tampa, FL for mothers who are breastfeeding to be excused for jury duty. How has this not [...]


WIC Encouraging Breastfeeding?

Because we donate breast pumps to moms, we do encounter some wonderful mothers that find themselves needing to use the services of WIC.  I have never had to deal with the program myself, however, knowing that they do service many moms and babies, I have recommended that some moms look into their services. I was [...]


How often and how much should my infant (the first month) be feeding?

Again, the most important thing to remember is that there is no magic number that someone can tell you how much your baby should be feeding.  Be aware of what your baby’s needs – you are the best judge of how much and how often your baby should be feeding. At 10 days, many babies [...]


How often and how much should my newborn be feeding?

Day 1:  Your baby’s tummy is extremely small at this time.  Your baby’s stomach can fit enough breast milk to fill a thimble or the size of a marble (less than an 1 oz.).  So, naturally, your baby will not want to eat for long, but will want to eat often.  So, don’t force the [...]


Kids say the funniest things

As I was nursing my baby, my cousin’s six-year-old daughter, Krissy, came into the room. Never having seen anyone breast- feed before, she was intrigued and full of all kinds of questions about what I was doing. After mulling over my answers, she remarked, “My mom has some of those, but I don’t think she [...]


My Brest Friend Pillow

Our moms at GotBreastPump.com, truly love their My Brest Friend Pillow.  Sure, it is for the breast feeding mom and it is unquestionably the premier breast feeding pillow, but this pillow is wonderful for all types of feeding or just having baby nearby. This pillow was designed and engineered by real moms and babies.  Breastfeeding [...]


Little or No Progress in Helping Mothers with Breast Pumping or Breastfeeding in the Workplace

Workplace Still not Friendly to New Lactating Moms In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set a national goal to increase the proportion of mothers who continue to breast feed their babies through the early months to 75 percent by the year 2010. Professional, retail, and manufacturing sector women decide against breast feeding [...]


Your Breast Pumping Mommies Say, It’s Gonna Be Okay, Sweetie”

I know you’re feeling anxious, I’m here to help. So, now your baby is born, your hubby is home sleeping after the long eventful day and you lay in your hospital bed, alone. Your Mom lives so far away. If only she were around to reassure you that it’s all going to be ok. Sure [...]


How Does a Company Consciously Fire a Mother For Providing For Her Child?

In an unprecedented case, The Columbus Dispatch writes about how the Ohio’s Supreme Court must make a decision as to whether a mother was discriminated against when she was fired from Isotoner Corp. for breast pumping. The company explains that she was fired not for breast pumping, but because she did not ask for “permission” [...]


Thinking Outside of the Infant Feeding Box

Wonderful letter from Danita Barry about the the Region of Peel’s “Formula? No, Thanks!” campaign. Her enlightened view, especially as a nurse, helps us understand that breastfeeding, AT ALL COSTS, is not always the best approach. Everyone agrees that breastfeeding is without a doubt the best way to feed your baby; however, we must not [...]