Search Results for: Extended Breastfeeding
Kelly Preston and “Extended” Breastfeeding
As someone who didn’t want to breastfeed past six months (and feared embarrassment), I can understand where some of the comments (230+ and counting!) are coming from with regards to Kelly Preston’s news that she is nursing 16-month old Benjamin … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/19/2012
Why We Need to See Toddler Breastfeeding Photos
By Sara McCall and Heather Spada We recently shared a photo that caused quite a stir on our Facebook page. In case you missed it, check it out. We thought it was a fun photo showing one of the crazier … Continue reading
Last revised on 11/06/2014
Booby Traps Series: From “Ew, gross” to “Isn’t that too old?” TV and film depictions of breastfeeding.
Let’s state something right away: TV and film are entertainment. We get that. We know that when we turn on the set or stream a movie, what we see is meant to make us laugh, cry, cringe, shudder, and maybe … Continue reading
Last revised on 09/26/2013
A Celebration of 2012’s Celebrity Breastfeeding Stories
I am, admittedly, a bit of a celebrity news junkie and nothing thrills my soul more than hearing positive stories from celebrities who are breastfeeding their little ones. I’m a firm believer that SEEING OTHERS BREASTFEED IMPACTS OUR CONFIDENCE TO … Continue reading
As the Media Milks the TIME Cover, Can Breastfeeding Benefit?
The TIME cover mom, Jamie Grumet, is breastfeeding on another magazine cover. This time it’s Pathways to Family Wellness, and instead of “staring defiantly at the camera” (per Lisa Belkin), Jamie is gently cradling her now four-year old nursing son, surrounded by … Continue reading
Last revised on 09/21/2012
Alanis Morissette Ok With Breastfeeding Son Until He’s Six, Shares Nursing Picture
Alanis Morissette announced on Good Morning America today that she will breastfeed her son as long as he wants, even if that is age 5 or 6. This is the strongest statement yet from the Grammy-award winning singer, who … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/31/2012
Laila Ali Avoids Bottle Booby Trap in Breastfeeding Sydney!
Laila Ali shares her personal breastfeeding story and how different it is for her second child, daughter Sydney, who was born on April 4th. She also shares her motivational tips and how she communicates with her husband, former NFL receiver Curtis … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/29/2011
New Study Four Months of Exclusive Breastfeeding Does Reduce Asthma Risk, Contradicting Earlier Study
April 28, 2010 Reuters reported yesterday: “Sticking to a strict diet of mom’s milk during the first 4 months of life may reduce a child’s risk of developing asthma by their eighth birthday, according to a new study.” ‘Breast milk … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Weekly Wrap-Up: April 12-16, 2010
by Elita of The Blacktating Blog; April 16, 2010 Note from Bettina & Danielle, Co-Founders of Best for Babes: We are pleased to introduce this weekly breastfeeding news summary as the first in a regular new column by one of our … Continue reading
Don’t Believe Every Breastfeeding Study You See
. . . until you’ve asked some important questions. Last week, I saw a tweet about a new study linking long-term breastfeeding with more aggressive cancers. (“Long-term” is defined in the article as breastfeeding for six months or more . . . … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/08/2010
