Category: ’Compassionate Advocacy’

How I Reduced Nighttime Breastfeeding Without Completely Night Weaning

January 28th, 2013 by Dionna - 5 Comments

Code Name: Mama - How to Reduce Access to the Breast Without Night Weaning

When I was pregnant with Ailia, I was ready for Kieran to nurse less at night. Here are some of the gentle ways I reduced Kieran’s access to the breast at night without fully night weaning him.

Choosing to Leave My Second Son Intact, Despite the Intactivists

January 7th, 2013 by Dionna - 23 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Choosing to Leave the Second Son Intact, Despite the Intactivists

It’s never too late to do things differently. My friend, Kym, shares her story about why she circumcised her first son but left her second son intact.

Hey Silver City Galleria – We’re Setting a Table for You In the Bathroom – a post at NursingFreedom.org

January 6th, 2013 by Dionna - 3 Comments

The "nursing mothers' room" in the Silver City Galleria Mall, Taunton, MA

Read more about the Silver City Galleria’s “nursing mothers’ room” and find out how you can call and tell them that it is unacceptable at NursingFreedom.org.

Concord Mall Violates the Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers

January 6th, 2013 by Dionna - 3 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Hollister Nurse-in

I was proud to take part in a nationwide nurse-in at Hollister stores this past Saturday. A friend and I nursed peacefully – and without incident – for 20 minutes on Hollister’s front steps at our local mall. But not all women were as fortunate.

50 Ways Dads Can Bond with Babies (Without Giving Them a Bottle)

November 27th, 2012 by Dionna - 11 Comments

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Yes, bottle nursing can be a bonding experience for any caregiver, but there are so many other ways dads can bond with babies. Here are 50 ideas to get you started.

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