• Breastfeeding Support

    National Organizations La Leche League La Leche League offers breastfeeding support across 80 countries. They also offer in person and online support services. The Lactation Network The Lactation Network provides breastfeeding support by connecting mothers with lactation consultants. They also assist employers with setting up breastfeeding support for their employees through their benefits. Baby Cafe USA Baby Cafe’ USA connects mothers to local breastfeeding support. They offer free, drop-in support groups as well as additional resources such as informational guides, newsletters, and FAQ’s on donating breastmilk. Breastfeeding USA Breastfeeding USA is a volunteer non-profit providing information and support to breastfeeding…

  • The Feeding Wars

    How the Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding Debate has Fueled a Generation of Guilty Mothers Breastfeeding versus formula feeding. The two feeding options for mothers are often met with vitriol online by many who say breastfeeding is the only option. This pressure has left mothers feeling guilt over their decision to formula feed. Although, this was not always the case. The so called “milk-wars” began much earlier and is still pervasive today. Throughout history mothers have mostly breastfed, although early historical evidence indicates that other options were available to affluent mothers, such as wet nurses. Feeding vessels made from various materials such as…