There's something about sitting on the floor in a room surrounded
by other nursing mothers, talking about the challenges and joys of breastfeeding and other things baby related, that helps one get over shyness and creates bonds.
Before the December incident, the 41 - year - old mother of three had been like
many other nursing mothers who sat on the sidelines and were made to feel ashamed for doing what they consider a normal act of feeding their children.
You are in touch with a network of
other nursing mothers through playdates, in - person and online support group gatherings and community events.
Taught by our lactation specialist Susan Orr, these helpful sessions are held in an intimate setting with
other nursing mothers such as yourself.
Mothers know that a spot is welcoming for breastfeeding when there are
other nursing mothers there, if the location has nursing facilities, or if there is a sign on the door stating that the establishment is breastfeeding friendly.
Being
around other nursing mothers, sharing ideas and resources, supporting each other through the difficulties and celebrating successes is what makes La Leche League great and why I still love attending meetings.»
To Dorsch, and many
other nursing mothers in Illinois, breast - feeding a hungry baby is a natural event that should not be confused in anyone's mind with indecent exposure or sexual titillation.
Donor milk banks in some hospitals are looking to improve infant health by distributing breast milk donated
by other nursing mothers.
Thank you for your willingness to make accommodations for me and
other nursing mothers to come.
Prior to the invention of baby formula, mothers would give their babies to
other nursing mothers to breastfeed their babies when nursing was not a possibility for them.
Several people called for me to apologize to the mother,
other nursing mothers and, I assume, breasts in general.
Hospital grade pumps are big and heavy, so I installed it in my company's nursing room with a note telling
the other nursing mothers that they should feel free to use it, that they only needed to get the proper attachments.
I will definitely be suggesting these to
other nursing mothers.