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Most Teen Moms Want To Breastfeed, But Here’s Why They Don’t

I always say that one of the best parts of being a blogger is that I get to meet so many interesting people. One of my favorite people ever is Natasha Vianna, the ass-kicking advocate for teen parents, young parents and women in general. She  recently wrote an amazing piece for The Daily Beast, "My School Discouraged My From Breastfeeding," in which she detailed her attempts to breastfeed her … [Continue reading...]

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VIDEO: Educating Teen Moms About Breastfeeding

  Last week I got the opportunity to talk with Jamie Oyugi, founder of Mama*cue, a teen breastfeeding support program in Philadelphia. She is getting ready to do big things in 2013 by helping teen moms set and meet their breastfeeding goals. In our chat, we discussed how YML can partner with Mama*cue and spread the message. And just as I told Jamie, I am here to help. There are so many … [Continue reading...]

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Should Parenting Students Have Access To Lactation Rooms?

A local story about a young mother who was suing her school for inadequate access to a lactation room caught my eye a couple days ago, probably because this is the type of issue I've researching my thesis. (One of these days, I will write about it!) For those of you without patience for a two minute video (hey, I hear you), here's the gist of the story: A 29-year-old nursing student wanted a … [Continue reading...]

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LET’S TALK: Did Your Breasts Sag After You Stopped Breastfeeding?

It was April 25, 2007. The day my boobs officially said, “We quit.” I remember the day because I was breastfeeding my five-month-old daughter (my firstborn) in the midst of some last minute work in preparation for graduation a week later. She pulled away from me, full and satisfied. I looked down and noticed that my breasts fell incredibly light. Not “just got done nursing” light, but “things … [Continue reading...]

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Young Moms Don’t Breastfeed? Share Your Breastfeeding Story

In the process of doing research for a recent article about breastfeeding, I discovered some stats about young mothers' being the least likely to breastfeed. Only 43% of those under 20 were breastfeeders, compared to 75% of those 30 and up. I have to admit: If it wasn't for my mother's insistence that I breastfeed and that I prepare myself for all that comes with it, I probably would have given … [Continue reading...]

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A New Breastfeeding Resource For Black Moms + Plus A Giveaway For Nursing Moms

My dear friend, Kimberly Seals Allers, has launched an incredible new website to help black mothers (who traditionally have lower rates of breastfeeding) be more successful in initiating and continuing their breastfeeding journey. Read on as to why we need to support this movement and how you can win a nursing bra of your own.  By Kimberly Seals Allers I spend a lot of my time writing … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} More Than Milk

I had one too many guest posts to run last week (plus my blog was down on Monday so it threw me off completely). So I have a few more to sprinkle here and there so you'll get hear some voices other than my own in the next week and a half. You'll love it, I'm sure. Today's guest post topic: breastfeeding. Or rather, the decision to bottle fed. I feel like I need to post some type of disclaimer … [Continue reading...]

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Sometimes Breastfeeding Is Hard

I can sum up my entire breastfeeding experience in two words: pink milk. First time I put my son to my breast he chomp, chomp, chomped away. I pulled back and looked at him in horror. "No, no, no," I'm thinking to myself. "He's supposed to suck, not chew. WHY IS HE CHEWING MY NIPPLE?" The lactation consultant came in, all bubbly and cheery. "How's it going today?" she asked. I just looked … [Continue reading...]

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