Tag Archives: Breastfeeding Under Extreme Circumstances
Team Operation Lactation Freedom: Neither Shrapnel Nor Booby Traps Deter Military Mom from Breastfeeding
Keyana Somerset is a true national hero-she is an Active Duty Soldier, a Purple Heart Recipient, a breastfeeding mom to an 11 week-old baby girl, and a founder of a labor doula program, Lota, for low-income, teenage, and military moms … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/19/2012
A Hug from the US Surgeon General for YOU
Moms, we are back from the US Surgeon’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding and the US Breastfeeding Committee meetings and we come bearing a gift for ALL of you — a HUG from the US Surgeon General herself! That’s … Continue reading
Last revised on 01/24/2011
Giving Thanks: Jenna Elfman Donates Breastmilk to Save Sick Baby, Beats Breastfeeding Booby Traps™
Actress Jenna Elfman shares her challenging breastfeeding experience, how she overcame obstacles, and how her pumped breastmilk helped save the life of a baby that was born drug-addicted. Jenna Elfman won a Golden Globe for her role in the hit … Continue reading
Last revised on 11/24/2010
Prematurity Awareness Month-Tips to Avoid Late Term Prematurity
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. According to the March of Dimes, premature birth is the #1 cause of death during the first month of life. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon can face serious health challenges and are … Continue reading
Last revised on 11/16/2010
Yes, You CAN Breastfeed Successfully No Matter How Much Milk You Make
Yesterday, we discussed a somewhat rare condition called Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT), in which breasts have inadequate glands (the hardware) needed to make milk. Click here to read the post and 0ur list of resources. As breastfeeding advocates, it is extremely … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/14/2010
Extraordinary Breastfeeding: A Rett Syndrome Baby
We found out about the CHASE Community Giving Contest from our friend Ingrid Harding, founder of Girl Power 2 Cure, an organization that raises awareness and research funds for Rett Syndrome, a severe developmental disorder affecting primarily girls, caused by … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/07/2010
Extraordinary Breastfeeding: A CBSNews.com Producer’s Story
Last week CBSNews.com ran a wonderful video on the Challenges of Breastfeeding, and we issued a challenge to our readers to send 100 letters to CBSNews.com thanking them for “getting breastfeeding right.” (If you haven’t yet, please send an e-mail to … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/27/2010