Support and Advocacy
Organizations and issues surrounding the support of breastfeeding and breastfeeding mothers. Includes discussions of early support and nursing in public.
Are Breastfeeders Better Mothers? 
This article explores the sometimes contentious exchanges and feelings between breastfeeders and bottle feeders. Breastfeeding and Conscious Parenting 
I've often remarked that Breastfeeding is the "gateway drug" to conscious parenting. An exploration of how breastfeeding may lead to other child-centered parenting choices.
Breastfeeding and Guilt [offsite link]
This article is by Dr. Jack Newman. "One of the most powerful arguments many health professionals, government agencies and formula company manufacturers make for not promoting and supporting breastfeeding is that we should īnot make the mother feel guilty for not breastfeedingī". Dr. Newman explains why this argument is not valid. Breastfeeding and the Nestle Boycott
Why do many breastfeeding advocates support a boycott of Nestle products? Is Nestle in violation of the World Health Organization code on marketing infant formula? Should you boycott Nestle products? Breastfeeding Friendly Baby Showers
Throwing a baby shower for a mother who plans to breastfeed should pass on images of bottles and pacifiers. Why bottles and pacifiers are subversive images and suggestions for decor alternatives. California Lactation Consultation Coverage Vetoed
My thoughts on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of California Assembly Bill AB513, providing for coverage of lacation consultation services and breast pumps for nursing mothers and babies. California Workplace Lactation Notification Vetoed
In October 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California failed mothers and children with the veto of two breastfeeding advocacy bills, including California Senate Bill SB257 regarding notification of lactation accommodations for state employees.
Encouraging Friends to Breastfeed 
For those of us who have experienced successful breastfeeding, it's sometimes hard to know how to be supportive and encouraging with pregnant friends and new mothers. How best can we help others we know and love to share in the joy that we have found through breastfeeding? IBFAN [offsite link]
The International Baby Food Action Network is a partnership of over 150 groups in over 90 countries, and is growing all the time. An aim of all groups is improving infant health through the protection of breastfeeding. Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent World Health Assembly Resolutions relating to infant nutrition is a key part of IBFANīs work. INFACT Canada [offsite link]
Infant Feeding Action Coalition (INFACT) Canada, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, works to promote optimal infant and maternal health through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. INFACT Canada is the North American representative for IBFAN. You can get info on the Nestle boycott here. You must see their great breastfeeding posters. Jennifer Lopez Not Breastfeeding Sets Bad Example
I was disappointed to read in the March '07 People magazine that Jennifer Lopez had chosen not to even attempt breastfeeding her twins. But to imply that it was an educated decision based on what is best for her babies is, in my option, simply irresponsible. Here's my musings on the topic... Nursing in Public Advocacy
A discussion of contemporary challenges experienced by those nursing in public, and how the internet has influenced response and public perception. Organizations that Support Breastfeeding
ProMoM: Promotion of Motherīs Milk, Inc. [offsite link]
Home of "101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child" and "The Three Minute Activist." This site also includes over 50 breastfeeding articles, an art gallery and discussion forums. WABA - World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action [offsite link]
WABA is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right. WABA acts on the Innocenti Declaration and works in liaison with UNICEF. WABA coordinates World Breastfeeding Week each year and the Mother-Friendly Workplace initiative, among other things. Wal-Mart Angers Nursing Mom in South Carolina
In Columbia, South Carolina, it was reported that a nursing mother, Heather Silvis, was recently moved into a dressing room by the employees of a Richland County Wal-Mart, in violation of state law, and in a particularly unacceptable fashion. I could not be more livid about this incident. Watch Your Language! [offsite link]
This article is by Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC. Itīs reprinted from the Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 12, No. 1, 1996. Donīt miss it - it can really change the way you think - and talk - about breastfeeding. Why I'm Thankful for Breastfeeding
My top reasons I'm thankful for the experience of breastfeeding my daughters. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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