Category Archives: Empower
Booby Traps Series: Obstetrical practices are making late milk-coming-in the new normal.
A little while back, when I was writing this post about delayed onset of mature milk (“milk coming in”), I ran across this statistic: Nearly one in four mothers experience their milk coming in late – defined as after 72 … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: More breastfeeding could save mothers’ lives and billions of dollars.
Every once in a while I see the bumper sticker that says, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Maybe it’s time for a new one that says, “If you think supporting breastfeeding is expensive, try disease.” Okay, that … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: VBAC is a breastfeeding issue. Lack of access to VBAC is a Booby Trap for millions of moms.
The Listening to Mothers III survey, published by Childbirth Connection this month, contained a set of sobering statistics. This survey found that, while moms’ interest in VBAC is increasing (from 45% to 48%), “the proportion of women with a prior … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Moms who have breast surgery face specific Booby Traps
Moms who have had breast reduction, breast implants, and other breast surgeries face some specific Booby Traps. To develop a good list of these barriers, I spoke with Diana West, IBCLC, author many books on breastfeeding, including Defining Your Own … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Finding your tribe online, with Lara Audelo, author of The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture
We’re very excited to share this interview with Lara Audelo, Best for Babes team member, owner of Mama Pear Designs, and author of the new book The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture: Seeking Mother-to-Mother Support in the Digital Age (with an introduction … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Babies with special needs face special Booby Traps
Moms of babies with special needs often face extra challenges to meet their breastfeeding goals. But in addition to these challenges, they may also encounter a number of Booby Traps. Any barrier to breastfeeding is a shame, but it’s particularly … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Why don’t we get better breastfeeding care from our nurses?
At a conference last year, I heard a nurse speaking about the importance of helping mothers with breastfeeding. “If you were a nurse,” she said, “and you knew for a fact that 80% of your patients were going to have … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: Really? Breastfeeding for a year or more = iron deficiency
Have you breastfed a baby past the one year mark? If so, a new study in Pediatrics, which found an association between breastfeeding for a year or more and iron deficiency, might have you a bit alarmed.* We thought it … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: Moms in “First Food Deserts” are hard pressed to breastfeed
Have you heard the term “food desert?” It means an area where people have little or no access to grocery stores that offer fresh and affordable foods needed to maintain a healthy diet. The food that is for sale in … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: Yes! The first evidence that reforming pediatric breastfeeding care works.
We all know that breastfeeding support in hospitals is important. But we also know that the need for support doesn’t end at hospital discharge. If anything, the show is just beginning. Much of the current emphasis at reforming breastfeeding policies … Continue reading
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Thank You for Breastfeeding! / Nursing-In-Public Harassment Hotline Cards
Make a $3 donation to BFB to help keep our Nursing-In-Public Hotline Alive, and get a 10 pack of our Thank You for Breastfeeding! We're cheering you on, Babe! cards. Reverse side has our Hotline number to let moms know we've got their backs! Shipping included.
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PumpEase for Best for Babes®
Support the amazing work of The Best for Babes Foundation by purchasing the Best for Babes PumpEase. Snugabell Mom & Baby Gear is proud to donate ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of this bra to help beat the Booby Traps® – the cultural and institutional barriers that prevent parents from making informed feeding decisions and prevent moms and babies from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals, whether that’s 2 days, 2 months or 2 years!
PumpEase feature patent pending, 'no-stitch' horn openings, guaranteed to accommodate any breast pump on the market. PumpEase fits moms sized from 32AA to 48H and beyond. Please visit The Fitting Room for more information. If your size doesn't appear on our chart, please email us with "sizing" in the subject line. We'd love to help!
Sizes S/M/L/XL; Made in Canada.
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