Unfortunately many international aid organizations have given emergency and long-term aid that has undermined breastfeeding in the countries they are helping. In both the short and long-term this hurts babies and mothers. If you’d like to be able to make an international donation that supports breastfeeding, Mercy Corps has the option of a specific breastfeeding-support…
Category: Breastfeeding
Fighting Poverty
A lot of people think about poverty and giving during the holiday season. UNICEF executive director James P. Grant said this: “Breastfeeding is a natural ‘Safety Net’ against the worst effects of poverty. If a child survives first month of life (the most dangerous period of childhood) then for the next four months or so,…
“Making More Milk”
I have been looking forward to this book’s publication ever since I heard a conference talk by one of the authors, Lisa Marasco. This book, Making More Milk, by Lisa Marasco and Diana West is finally available for pre-orders. I’ve got my copy ordered (and I keep checking my mail hoping it’s here) — I…
LLLI’s take on the new AAP vitamin D recommendations
This is from the La Leche League International press release last week: (October 16, 2008) Schaumburg, IL – La Leche League International encourages all mothers to recognize the importance of vitamin D to the health of their children. Recent research shows that due to current lifestyles, breastfeeding mothers may not have enough vitamin D in…
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
December is approaching and many people are thinking about making charitable donations… If you’re planning to donate to an organization that provides emergency aid, you might want to check out their record with the infant feeding assistance that they provide. According to a report from the Emergency Nutrition Network: A recent flood in Botswana (2005/06)…
The La Leche Lid Little Nipper
This made me smile: something cute to buy for your favorite breastfed baby. As the makers of this hat say: “Pop it on baby at feeding time to keep that noggin warm and let it all hang out. After lunch, it’s simply a cozy fashion statement.”
Eating Local
There’s been lots of buzz about the virtues of buying local — particularly buying (and eating) local foods. It’s reminded me that all of the things that are good about local food are at their very best with breastfeeding. Think about it: freshness, superior flavor (if you doubt me, try tasting some formula), no transportation…
Public Health Department
The Public Health Department of Madison and Dane County has a new website. It’s attractive, easy to navigate, and points out all the great services that public health offers our community. Why do I mention it here? Well, they dedicate an entire section of the site to breastfeeding support, including a description of their breastfeeding-related…
“PETA Urges Ben & Jerry’s To Use Human Milk”
I guess we should be grateful to PETA for publicizing how healthy mama’s milk is (?). Check out this news story: WATERBURY, Vt. — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow’s milk they use…
Yet another reason to breastfeed
If you haven’t already seen the news about contaminated baby formula in China here’s the basic information: SHIJIAZHUANG, China — Police arrested 12 more people Thursday as China expanded a crackdown in a scandal involving tainted milk powder as a fourth death was announced and more than 6,200 other babies were sick from the powder….
Madison Breastfeeding Help 