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Wow! This would never happen in America.

2010-03-17T22:50:57.588-04:00

Wow! This would never happen in America.

ummmm... that is a little disturbing. Boxed breast...

2010-03-17T15:55:22.185-04:00

ummmm... that is a little disturbing. Boxed breastmilk? Thanks for sharing (I think).

Hmmm. I don't know what to think about this. I'd b...

2010-03-17T14:05:46.816-04:00

Hmmm. I don't know what to think about this. I'd be happier to see this marketed than formula, but I really think that it should only be available to those who absolutely couldn't breastfeed and options for lactation consultants available for everyone else.

...In a perfect world, right?

Hmm. It sounds like the original link is saying it...

2010-03-17T12:42:31.523-04:00

Hmm. It sounds like the original link is saying it's Japanese, not Cambodian. Anyway, my (sad) guess is that it's formula or "follow-on formula" in perhaps the most fantastically blatant Code violation ever. Although if it is breastmilk, I'm very curious to learn more!! I'll have to ask around to my friends who speak Japanese...

I wish I were still in NC, I would love to ask my...

2010-03-17T09:05:58.863-04:00

I wish I were still in NC, I would love to ask my old friend (Cambodian) about this!

Just watched it and it was awesome to watch her ca...

2010-03-17T04:04:29.305-04:00

Just watched it and it was awesome to watch her care for the girls and their babies.

I watched this documentary quite a while ago and I...

2010-03-16T23:54:45.601-04:00

I watched this documentary quite a while ago and I still have the link up on my old blog. What she does is nothing short of heroic. We need more women like her, everywhere. Thank God for people like her. I cried through most of that documentary, too.

Baltimore is trying to get something like what she does off the ground for teen moms, too. I have a friend that is volunteering for it and when I get a car, I will be too. This is so hugely important that there aren't enough words in the world to describe WHY.

What an incredible and inspirational woman. I am ...

2010-03-16T22:44:00.853-04:00

What an incredible and inspirational woman. I am just in awe.

Great list you've got. I've been using a hands fre...

2010-03-16T02:13:12.291-04:00

Great list you've got. I've been using a hands free pumping bra and not actually a medela product. It really helps me a lot of nurturing my daughter on giving her the nourishment that she needs. It is a wonderful thing to have as a mom.

Thanks for share.

Wow, Kourtney is really impressing me. I certainly...

2010-03-12T23:26:37.501-05:00

Wow, Kourtney is really impressing me. I certainly would never have anticipated that she'd be a lactivist, but that almost makes it better. She's demonstrating that breastfeeding is for everyone.

Wow, $250? Maybe we could all pitch in, ha ha. I ...

2010-03-12T23:20:36.000-05:00

Wow, $250? Maybe we could all pitch in, ha ha.

I think Phylicia Rashad must be one of the best moms ever, on TV or in real life.

And you're right — reading about these women made me really happy. Thank you!

I forget if I ever told you eons ago that I gave you an award: You are a Kreativ Blogger. Thanks for all the breastfeeding advocacy you do and the connections you make within the blogging community. You're such an inspiration to me and to so many others! You don't have to do anything with the award unless you want to — just wanted you to know I think you're awesome.

Yea! As many issues as I have with that family, th...

2010-03-12T19:53:57.735-05:00

Yea! As many issues as I have with that family, they do have a voice, whether I like it or not. I'm glad Kourtney's using it to pass along such a great message!

My husband loves Phylicia Rashad...he has The Cosb...

2010-03-12T16:23:03.504-05:00

My husband loves Phylicia Rashad...he has The Cosby Show on auto record, on two different channels! Personally I think Halle B is so beautiful (actually, who doesn't?). I never knew any of these woman breast fed their children and love to hear about celebrities who did because I think they have a great opportunity to get the importance of breast feeding across to more people, people who look up to them.

What is the least expensive way to cut costs in he...

2010-03-12T14:03:33.338-05:00

What is the least expensive way to cut costs in health care? Breastfeeding! Come on Michelle, help us out here!

pardon my lateness in stumbling upon this blog... ...

2010-03-12T12:57:39.160-05:00

pardon my lateness in stumbling upon this blog... this is absolutely wonderful!!! i too am a black, natural, breastfeeding mama!!!

thnx for sharing the resources!

@Sister Toldja, thanks for stopping by, and yes ke...

2010-03-11T22:04:13.438-05:00

@Sister Toldja, thanks for stopping by, and yes keep me bookmarked for when you have those babies.

@Tanya, the movie is available through the production company for a whopping $250. If I find it anywhere for free or cheap, I'll let you know!

I never knew any of this! This is some useful cele...

2010-03-11T12:01:04.599-05:00

I never knew any of this! This is some useful celebrity news! Although I'm not surprised by anything I hear about Lisa Bonet!

Awesome list! Do you know where we can see Phylic...

2010-03-11T08:54:09.326-05:00

Awesome list! Do you know where we can see Phylicia Rashad's documentary?

I live in upstate SC, and the hospital I had my ol...

2010-03-10T23:28:33.062-05:00

I live in upstate SC, and the hospital I had my older daughter in is in a smallish town. I have never heard of women sharing rooms there. The women's and children's center was built just a few years ago and they wanted it to have a homey feel. They are all about keeping up with the bigger hospitals. But, wow--I am spoiled. It must be so awful to deal with the challenges of a new baby AND a bunch of strangers tromping through with flowers and balloons! I could barely handle all of my own visitors. Then I had a homebirth the second time. Problem solved!

This was a great post to read! So nice to read abo...

2010-03-10T17:16:24.798-05:00

This was a great post to read! So nice to read about strong black women who are into the natural thing.

This is great! I had no idea about Phyicia Rashad'...

2010-03-10T16:05:40.144-05:00

This is great! I had no idea about Phyicia Rashad's documentary, I have to look that up. I'm so facinated by all this mommy info!!! I will be stalking your site until I'm ready to make that move, lol! Thanks for participating!

I can't imagine someone using a nursing cover in t...

2010-03-09T03:37:58.344-05:00

I can't imagine someone using a nursing cover in the hospital, but then again I never use one.

I forgot to add that the whole idea of a woman usi...

2010-03-06T23:02:20.634-05:00

I forgot to add that the whole idea of a woman using a nursing cover in the hospital is laughable. After going through labor you lose your modesty, that and the fact that your exhausted makes you just not care who sees what. More strangers saw my breasts during my stay in the hospital than in my whole life.

I just found your blog while doing a search on clu...

2010-03-06T22:55:49.038-05:00

I just found your blog while doing a search on cluster feeding. I'm breast feeding my second child but still feel like a newbie. All the websites talk about babies who breast feed every 2 hours, not many address the fact that a lot of newborns want to nurse a lot more often than that, along with cluster feeding and growth spurts can make moms feels like they aren't making enough milk which is discouraging.

I had nurses trying to encourage me to give formula when I had my first child and not knowing any better I listened to them and she was given some supplemental bottles. This time around, I knew better but thankfully everyone was in full support of breast feeding this time around. I wish this wasn't so common because first time moms aren't always educated on how giving bottles so early can derail their breast feeding relationship.

Love your blog!

thank you for you to make me learn more,thank you∩...

2010-03-06T05:25:51.349-05:00

thank you for you to make me learn more,thank you∩０∩ ........................................