In case you didn’t know, August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Whether you’re a new or not-as-new mom, breastfeeding has probably been a source of pleasure, pain, stress, euphoria, wonder and worry for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is consistently praised as being a nourishing and healthful way to begin your baby’s life. Even if you’ve never nursed, celebrating this awesome, natural part of life is worth sharing with everyone. Here are some ways to show your spirit this month.
La Leche League International is holding various activities across the country to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Check the calendar for fundraisers, nurse-ins, picnics and other get togethers with breastfeeding moms.
World Breastfeeding Week may be officially over, but the WBW site is chock full of wonderful photography, news and articles to support and celebrate nursing from around the globe!
KIWI Magazine has launched its newest blog, The Boob Chronicles, one mother’s struggle, physically and emotionally, with life nursing a two year old. Just starting this week, TBC looks like it’s going to be an honest, in-your-face throes of the highs and lows of breastfeeding.
Mommies With Style has a wonderful array of breastfeeding articles this week, as well as awesome deals on nursing supplies, slings and other supporting accessories! Scroll down on the homepage for more information.
Check out these other amazing breastfeeding blogs - Motherwear; The Lactivist; Mama Knows Breast; and Breastfeeding 1-2-3. If you have a breastfeeding blog you love, please share with a comment! Happy nursing!