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02/26/13
True story: When I was pregnant with my daughter, my husband and I took a trip to Atlanta. He was going through the admissions process for a PhD program at Emory University and I tagged along with the intent of scoping out places to live, work, and daycares. I was hungry though. We suspended our...
Jasmin Saville's picture
02/26/13
I am a huge believer in the benefits of breastfeeding. To the amazement of many, I have successfully nursed three children without once buying formula. Yes, I am woman, here me roar! I have enjoyed each one of my nursing relationships, but it appears that the era of weaning is daunting upon us (shh...
Jennifer Sherman's picture
02/26/13
"Well, what did you think they were for?" I am a huge advocate for breastfeeding. I have been breastfeeding for 7 consecutive years, with my last born currently going into his second year w/no signs of self weaning any time soon. I spent 6.5 years educating and facilitating breastfeeding education...
Jamita Stith's picture
02/26/13
I was armed with an arsenal of information on how to have a successful breastfeeding beginning as we prepared for the birth of our daughter. I had read many of the best books, credible websites, and had extensive conversations with my health care providers, other nursing moms, and colleagues with...
Ericka Abrams's picture
02/26/13
Ebeth will be teaching her eating for breastfeeding class at Crossings Center for Healing Traditions on Saturday March 9th from 11am-2pm. Register at www.eatingforbreastfeeding.eventbite.com .
Ebeth Johnson's picture
02/26/13
I breastfed both of my children, worked and went to school all at the same time. It was challenging but well worth it. The closeness we develop, I am finding was not momentary, it’s for life! My daughter is now twelve and my son is six. They don’t remember reaching up touching my face as they...
Dr. Melinda Harper's picture
02/26/13
The day my milk came in was a day I’ll never forget. I gave birth and had a successful latching for the first day and a half. On the second day, I felt my breasts become hot globes, rock hard, and flooded with milk. They were so full that I had to buy new nursing bras that same day. I noticed...
Latham Thomas's picture
02/26/13
In the church hall, where everyone gathers to chat and grab their coats after service, I was breastfeeding my son discreetly in a corner using a nursing cover. Several young men passed by to say hello to me, only to walk awkwardly the other way, avoiding eye contact, when they realized I was...
Phoebe Farag Mikhail's picture
02/26/13
My breastfeeding journey started out as indifferent. People asked me if I was planning on breastfeeding and I would say “I am going to try it.” I figured I would just see what happened. I thought if it worked out, great; if not, that would be ok too. When my son was born, he latched on quickly and...
Diana Limongi's picture
02/26/13
Written on behalf of USLCA. The greatest public health challenges facing the U.S. today are not the acute illnesses of a generation ago. Today’s challenges cannot be overcome with a dose of antibiotics or a childhood vaccine. Diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses are the...
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