Sweet Pea's Breastfeeding Outside The Box

05/12/2020

Here is a great article on getting an older baby back to breast.

There are many reasons why a newborn may be reluctant to nurse. If your baby is past the newborn stage, please skip to the section on *Getting an older baby back to the breast* below, you may also find our resources on nursing strikes helpful.

05/05/2020

Here is a beautiful blog recounting my friend Rachel's adoptive breastfeeding journey.

Making sense of life as a transracial, adoptive family while relishing in the sweet, sugary moments of mommyhood

04/28/2020

This blog post is from an adult adoptee who was breastfed by her adoptive mother. Lovely...she reminds us of why we do this:) https://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/adoptive-breastfeeding-child-perspective/?fbclid=IwAR0fV0JhfvsUsvO6HMOsfVS-QBVXng3kCsgOaj2ogfaxTxvsT_y_tlrqtNA

04/21/2020

Another beautiful story of breastfeeding a child through adoption. This mother induced lactation before meeting her daughter adopted from Ethiopia, then bottle-fed her daughter with her milk for over a year until her little girl was ready to nurse. Lovely! https://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/breastfeeding-adopted-older-child/?fbclid=IwAR0VkgXvKY6HTkz3U9NX1DsJvcrU3l4-ioERX3EA_rrVXupztVfkwGOpfqw

04/14/2020

This is a very touching story of one adoptive mother's breastfeeding journey. Things didn't go as she expected, but just right in the end. https://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/adoptive-breastfeeding-to-nurse-or-not-to-nurse/?fbclid=IwAR3sSdiVxBZ0WHa6sKM5MC5neXS-MvYQMA-mp_8kbV2Gh25TnyMCVpSQ-vM

04/07/2020

For you pumping mothers out there, check out this relaxation audio online. It is geared towards mothers in the workplace, but if you are pumping to induce lactation you can think of her messages in your own terms. I love the way she emphasizes the importance of nurturing the mother and how we can connect with our babies (or babies-to-be) through pumping. https://audioboom.com/posts/162471-breastfeeding-relaxation-for-mothers-who-pump?fbclid=IwAR0Z9wu5kNl-kY2Ngk0JT9vLV06m9lfQwFyxEg6LWSN9khl6nUEjbCxwApc

03/31/2020

We have been referencing Breastfeeding Without Birthing a lot recently. If you have read it, please do rate and review it on Amazon! Thank you in advance.

Breastfeeding without Birthing is an essential guide to breastfeeding for mothers through adoption, surrogacy, and other special circumstances. All breastfeeding-without-birthing mothers who wish to provide their own milk for their baby will learn the tools and techniques for inducing lactation w...

03/24/2020

This is such a touching story!

In November, an Anchorage teenager gave birth to a baby girl she knew she couldn’t raise. That part of Kaleena Pysher’s story is not unfamiliar. But the 19-year-old did something that sets her apart.

03/17/2020

If you listen to the podcast, you have heard this article referenced before. For those of you taking herbal supplements: choosing a quality, reputable brand does matter! Some brands that I can recommend are Motherlove, Nature's Way, and Wise Women Herbals.

New York’s attorney general said that tests on popular store brands of herbal supplements at Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC found that roughly four out of five of the products contained none of the herbs listed on the labels.

03/10/2020

Here is a review did of Breastfeeding Without Birthing.

Reviewed by Winema Wilson Lanoue As a La Leche League Leader, I have seen a gradual rise in the number of women who did not give birth to a child and who choose to breastfeed. More and more... Read More

03/03/2020

This powerful article offers a lot to think about. When I was writing Breastfeeding Without Birthing and considering the history of a mother nursing a baby she didn't birth, I regret that I completely missed this important yet sad history of breastfeeding in the United States.

It is understood around the world that women of color, specifically black women, face the most complex challenges in maternal, birth, and breastfeeding support. Maternal death, black infant mortality, and black breastfeeding rates at their peak, are still considerably low regarding initiation and co

02/27/2020

What does your unique journey look like?🌈⁠⁠⁠
We all need some positive affirmations sometimes. This can be particularly crucial for the extraordinary families we serve. If you are inducing lactation, or relactating, or would like to know more about how to get started with that, you have found people who get it. ⁠
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You can get started on your own journey by checking out our Breastfeeding Without Planner Quiz (link in bio)-- it's free. You can also listen to our podcast, Breastfeeding Outside the Box on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Google Play Music or Spotify. ⁠
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