Category Archives: Prepare
Science You Can Use: Some obese women struggle with breastfeeding, but new research suggests it’s not all about physiology.
The other day I was doing some looking back at the research on breastfeeding in 2012, and a couple of themes immediately jumped out at me. One was the large number of studies on mother-to-child transmission of HIV – a … Continue reading
Do Docs Miss Breast Cancer Warning Signs in Breastfeeding Mothers?
We are so excited to share this guest post by Dr. Shannon Tierney, Breast Oncology Surgeon at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. We loved her story about how her interest in breastfeeding developed (“How a Surgeon Ended up in the … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Did your child care provider support breastfeeding? It makes a difference.
This post is the 63rd in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Last week a mother in Toronto spoke out after being told that she couldn’t nurse her twins in the … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Let’s give thanks for this year’s Booby Trap-busting developments
This is the 62nd in a series of posts on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. You might think that writing each week about Booby Traps would make one feel pretty discouraged. But I’m … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: “Shoot ‘em while you got ‘em?” New study raises questions about early Depo-Provera shots and breastfeeding problems.
A hot-off-the-press study is raising questions about the effect of early Depo-Provera contraceptive shots and breastfeeding outcomes. For some time I’ve been hearing that mothers – often low income women of color – are being given Depo-Provera shots very early … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Our checklist for avoiding the Booby Traps in the early days of breastfeeding at home
This is the 61st post in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. For the last few months I’ve been writing about Booby Traps in the early days of breastfeeding. As I’ve … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Results from our formula gifts survey! Check out the trends we found in your answers.
This is the 60th post in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Recently we asked you to share your experience with formula “gift bags” on our survey. We thank the over … Continue reading
Booby Trap Series: If you need to supplement with formula, avoid these Booby Traps
This post is the 58th in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Sometimes supplementing a breastfed baby is necessary in the early days and weeks after birth.* When it is, it’s … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: “Crying helps you get an appointment faster.” Was your baby tongue tied?
This post is the 57th in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. “Cry when you get the receptionist on the phone. Just tell her that you really need to see the … Continue reading
Did changes in WIC packages make you choose exclusive breastfeeding? A new study investigates.
Did you know that over half of American infants receive support from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program each year, at over 9,000 clinic locations? That the program is the largest purchaser of infant formula in the U.S.? That … 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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