Here’s a shout-out to Australian readers! The rest of us could learn from the Australians, who are taking a proactive approach to gaining support for breastfeeding in public. Rather than expressing outrage and staging nurse-ins (which do have their place) after an incident occurs, the Australian Breastfeeding Association is promoting the “Feel Free to Feed Campaign” in an effort to grow support for breastfeeding mothers at home, in public, and in the workplace.

In addition to all of the books and free videos available on breastfeeding and parenting, you can now take advantage of podcasts!
La Leche League International offers a wide variety of podcasts on breastfeeding, parenting, and women’s health and related issues. I’m impressed by the list of medical professionals, breastfeeding experts and authors interviewed in the collection. If you’re a newbie like me, you might find helpful LLL’s Podcast Instructions, Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association also offers a collection of podcasts. I like that the latest podcast is available on that page with a “stream in now” …read more

Looking for a last-minute calendar for 2007 or just want to see some beautiful and thought-provoking breastfeeding photos? Try these offerings from around the world (note: I don’t have any affiliation with these groups). Entries that start with asterisks **** include copies of each month’s photo on-line:
**** Australians might enjoy the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) 2007 calendar (gorgeous photos if you just want to take a peek!) for AUD $15.00 including GST.
**** Lucky residents of Sonoma County, California might find paper versions of the 2007 Breastfeeding Calendar at area hospitals and health clinics (everyone else can click on the link …read more