With the holiday season upon us, family visits or trips often interrupt our regular family routines. Over the next weeks, I'll be posting articles on travel, family and holidays as they relate to breastfeeding. For those whose families may not be supportive of breastfeeding and other parenting choices, holidays can be tough. So, for the first of the "series," here's my latest article....

Dealing with Family and Critcism While Breastfeeding
Holidays and family gatherings can be a stressful time for nursing mothers. Includes tips to plan for these events and strategies to anticipate and respond to criticism and unwanted advice.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art15195.asp

Check it out, then come post in our forum -- about holidays and family, and lots of other new discussions at

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=237

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Nicki Heskin, Breastfeeding Editor
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