Tonight Jews commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. We observe all mourning rituals, and fast from before sunset on Wednesday until after dark on Thursday. Here are two posts from previous years on breastfeeding and fasting: Fasting on Tisha B'Av for … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Late Preterm Babies
July 17, 2009 by
La Leche League Israel's recent breastfeeding conference featured a talk by Dr. Larry Noble, a pediatrician who specializes in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Noble, who practices in New York City, also serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Dr. Noble brought … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Natural Contraception: Guest Post
June 16, 2009 by
In this guest post, women's health educator Michal Schonbrun outlines common approaches toward fertility during breastfeeding, and criticizes reliance on LAM. For more information see her website, Poriut Tivit. Postpartum Infertility, Breastfeeding, and Natural Contraception By Michal Schonbrun, … [Read more...]
Tandem Nursing: Guest Post at Mommy News Blog
May 14, 2009 by
I have a guest post up about tandem nursing at the Mommy News Blog. Although my daughter is wearing a kippah in the accompanying picture, it's not meant as any kind of feminist statement. At five years old she no longer wears one. Anyway, now you all know how "radical" I am/was. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Introduction of Solid Foods: New Guidelines from Israel Health Ministry
May 14, 2009 by
This week the Israel health ministry issued new guidelines on introduction of complementary foods (solids) to breastfeeding babies. Unfortunately, the media got hold of the information early and published misleading information. There is nothing especially new or radical in the guidelines, which … [Read more...]
Supply and Demand in Breastfeeding at Green Prophet
May 6, 2009 by
I have a guest post up at Green Prophet, Breastfeeding and "Supply and Demand." If you know anyone worried about not having enough milk, this is a good place to start. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding, Babies, and Hormonal Birth Control
March 22, 2009 by
Commenter and guest poster Ariela asked me to write about breastfeeding and birth control. Since other methods generally don't impact breastfeeding, I'll limit the discussion to hormonal methods. Hormonal methods include the pill, some IUDs, and patches. They contain either progestin alone or a … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Breastfeeding and the Working Mother
February 23, 2009 by
Commenter Ariela shares her experiences as a nursing mother of five. This is a picture of me and my daughter Noa nursing our babies. I am combining two of my greatest pleasures, reading and breastfeeding. One of the things I love about breastfeeding it that it "allows" a busy mother of 5 to take … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: An Optimal Way to Space Babies
February 9, 2009 by
The September/October edition of New Beginnings, La Leche League International's magazine, contains an article by Sheila Kippley about her new book The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding: The Frequency Factor I recognize this approach is not for everyone. However, many couples wish to … [Read more...]
Ten Things You May Not Need to Buy if You Breastfeed Your Baby
February 8, 2009 by
This post originally appeared on Green Prophet, and is reprinted with permission. Click to view over 70 comments (Haloscan). A common misconception about breastfeeding and babies in general is that they require special equipment. But we already know on Green Prophet that a mom who buys less is … [Read more...]
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