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Nursing covers are not for everyone, but if a cover helps you feel more comfortable breastfeeding in public, you might be glad to find these instructions to sew your own “Bebe au Lait”-style nursing cover. Heather at Sleek Mama created … More
Every time another incident occurs in which a mother is asked to stop breastfeeding in public, I go back and forth about whether or not to talk about it. In my nearly eight years of breastfeeding, I have never had … More
Last night I volunteered in my second grader’s classroom for the holiday party. Luckily the teacher welcomes younger siblings so I had my 5-year-old and 1-year-old with me as well. At one point, my 1-year-old asked to nurse (she patted … More
When faced with legislation that would amend the state civil rights act so it explicitly covers breastfeeding in public, some legislators ask: Why a civil right and not, for example, another free-standing form of legislation under the rubric of, say, … More
As women continue to fight for breastfeeding rights in the workplace, it is inspiring to read the story of former Georgia state representative Sally Harrell featured by Katherine Kam in the Babytalk magazine article “The Breastfeeding Mom’s Bill of Rights“: … More
Sadly, breastfeeding discrimination continues, as evidenced by the following stories of 2009: 1. Denny’s Restaurant harasses nursing mother. After Crystal Everitt was asked to cover up while breastfeeding at an Asheville, North Carolina, Denny’s restaurant, the regional management issued an … More
Michigan Representative Rebekah Warren has introduced a new breastfeeding bill, House Bill 5515. HB 5515 would allow a woman to breastfeed anywhere she may otherwise legally be. The law would amend the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to state in part: … More
Great news out of Michigan this month! State representatives Rebekah Warren and Tonya Schuitmaker plan to introduce a resolution and a bill in support of mothers’ right to breastfeed. Rep. Warren states: Michigan is one of only a handful of … More
This week’s breastfeeding picture embodies the epitome of peacefulness! As this mother and baby picnic in the meadow, you can practically see the breastfeeding hormones prolactin and oxytocin working to relax the baby and mother and to promote bonding between … More
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Remember this Mom-to-Mom question asking for tips for traveling with a nursling and for advice about nursing in a dress at a wedding? This toddler nursing photo addresses the second part of the question by demonstrating one way of breastfeeding … More
Even a beginning sewer can sew nursing clothes for herself or as a baby shower gift. While special nursing clothes are certainly not necessary (and can be very pricey!), these patterns provide a frugal option for nursing mothers. In addition … More
It never fails to amaze me how companies manage to get themselves into hot water for failing to follow the law regarding breastfeeding in public or in the workplace! Here are just a few of the most recent incidents. Acosta … More
Today my husband took my older girls to a major league baseball game while I stayed home with my 11-month-old. The minute her sisters (i.e., the entertainment) left she started fussing! Who wants to stay home with boring old mom … More
Generally we think of “nursing in public” as nursing anywhere besides the privacy of our own homes. However, the laws that protect nursing in public do not apply in the privacy of someone else’s home. Sometimes, the people who should … More
