BREASTFEEDING ADVOCACY

Nursing moms can support one another, but can they influence the larger societal taboos against breastfeeding?

Mothers have breastfed their babies since time began. No one debates the benefits of breastfeeding, but researchers now question whether breastfeeding alone offers enough nutrition. What did the U.K. study uncover about breastfeeding and infant nutrition?

Needing advice on breastfeeding? Here are some websites that offer help.

80% of mothers fail to breastfeed their babies for the minimum recommendation amount of time, and a mother who practices extended breastfeeding faces considerable criticism. Fortunately, nursing a child at two, three or beyond is beneficial for mother and child.

Follow these three simple tips for breastfeeding discreetly in public and you will soon be a pro.

Looking for the perfect gift for the breastfeeding mom or mom to be? This guide will help you find just the right gift.

A realistic look at breastfeeding in today's world

You know to lose weight, eat a healthier diet, exercise more, stop smoking, limit your alcohol consumption, and know your family health history, but did you know there was one more way you can reduce your risk of breast cancer?

Let's face it, most celebrity antics get us talking, but there are some that really get under our skin. These behaviors bother us to the point that we have to openly express our disapproval of them.

All of this leads me to believe that what is most important when it comes to childbirth is for each woman to make her own decision, based on an assessment of risks and benefits relevant on her unique situation.

Happy New Year MySpace comments are available for download all over the Internet. They show scantily clad depictions of the female anatomy - even as they lack the display of nipples that is causing uproar on Facebook.

The pros and cons of breastfeeding vs formula

An interesting look at why many mothers may choose not to breastfeed or choose to stop breastfeeding short of the AAP recommended six months.

According to anthropologist Katherine Dettwyler, data about our evolutionary past suggests human children are designed to receive all the benefits of nursing and breastmilk for a minimum of two and a half years, and as long as their first five to seven years.

Do the words "attachment parenting" bring up visions of spoiled children, co-sleeping 12 year-olds, and clingy brats? If you think this parenting philosophy is outdated, unrealistic, or just plain crazy, read on to learn just what attachment parenting is really all about.

Everyone has a cause, something they are passionate about, something that inspires them to greater heights. For Kira Antinuk her passion is for babies, protecting them and caring for them is her calling.