
The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented, and a recent push from both government and healthcare sectors to promote and support it is helping more women achieve their nursing goals. As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, take this quiz to see how much you really know about the popular subject.
Milk It: Boost Your Nursing Knowledge During World Breastfeeding Week!
Way to go mamas! Choosing breast milk for your baby is a commitment, and moms who go that route should be commended. We're in the midst of World Breastfeeding Week where the benefits of mama's milk and the women who create it are celebrated. We've rounded up our best tips, tricks, and real-life experiences to help nursing moms keep their milk flowing!
Pump Up Your Breastfeeding Knowledge
Choosing breastmilk for your baby is a commitment and we've discussed ways to make the experience easier. Take a look at some of our past coverage and see how much you know.
Do You Know Your Breastfeeding Rights?
Fight for your right to breastfeed! One of the hidden benefits of the health care reform bill that was signed into law this year is a provision requiring employers to provide nursing mothers with a break to pump milk. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Breastfeeding Week, see how much you know about your right to breastfeed in America.
Bethenny Frankel Talks Breastfeeding and Motherhood
Think a new marriage and a baby are going to keep the feisty star of one of Bravo's top rated shows tied down? Think again. Fans of Bethenny Frankel's hit Bethenny's Getting Married? watched last week as the first mom learned to breastfeed her daughter, Bryn (now 3 months old) and pump. Now that the reality TV star is back to promoting her Skinny Girl way of life, and making TV appearances, she is relying on that pump more. As we head into World Breastfeeding Week, we spoke with the candid mama, who is participating in Ameda's I Breastfeed Because campaign, about the difficulties of nursing and motherhood.
It's World Breastfeeding Week!
Give a shout out to all of the breastfeeding mothers in the world! World Breastfeeding Week started yesterday and will continue until next Thursday. Mothers all over the globe are uniting to bring awareness to the positives effects of nursing their young.
While it's too late to register your own group for medals and prizes, it may not be too late to join in on one. La Leche League has a list of states and the activities going on in each of them.
As you will find out, some people celebrate all year long.
Happy nursing!











