Nursing mothers are often told that eating chocolate while breastfeeding makes babies irritable and fussy because it contains caffeine. That’s a myth. In fact, it’s a myth within a myth. But there are more considerations to look at before jumping to this conclusion. There at least 5 questions to ask Read more…
Whether you are breastfeeding or not, gaining child custody is always a painful ordeal. However, if you are breastfeeding, you should be prepared for another layer of complexity. During my recent interview with Shannon Shubert, it occurred to me that mothers should consider at least 6 factors when considering breastfeeding Read more…
As you know, we just marked World Breastfeeding Week 2018 a few weeks ago. So, you might be wondering why there’s a need for Black Breastfeeding Week 2018 shortly thereafter. In 2014, author and advocate, Kimberly Seals Allers gave five strong reasons. However, as we look back on the past 4 Read more…
A mother has posted a photo of herself breastfeeding her 4-year old. Fox news reports that she is “being shamed on social media for nursing her kids beyond the ‘normal’ age.” And that it’s “gross” and “disgusting.” Okay, and that “normal” age would be…what? And the social norm would be exactly the Read more…
In my recent podcast, I spoke with Colleen Weeks about adverse childhood events (ACEs) and their impact on immediate and long-term health. Colleen has been involved in the identification and management of ACEs for many years, And, as a childbirth and breastfeeding expert, she has plenty of insight to share. Read more…
Only a few weeks ago, a mother disclosed to me, “Yeah, my husband told me to sleep on the couch. He didn’t want to be disturbed with me nursing the baby in bed.” I drew her into the conversation, and sure enough, he was exerting pressure to wean the baby, Read more…
Whether I’m talking with a friend or a colleague about how we counsel new mothers about breastfeeding, it often happens. They stop me, midway, to ask: “Yes, breast is best. But you don’t want to make mothers feel guilty, do you?” What a strange question! Apparently, it’s okay for me to be forthright when talking Read more…
Seldom do good causes make me cringe. This one had me not only cringing, but even drawing back and shrinking down in my pew. When the church’s guest speaker explained “we’d like you to take one of these beautiful baby bottles home, fill it with spare change and other donations Read more…
— Kimberly Seals Allers, award-winning journalist and commentator, will be a guest on “Born to be Breastfed,” on Voice America’s Health & Wellness Channel on February 24, 2014. — Herndon, VA, February 17, 2014 — Marie Biancuzzo, host of “Born to be Breastfed” on Voice America’s Health and Wellness Channel, Read more…