Sharing Milk Stories - Breastfeeding

Filipino-owned Chain of Restaurants Supports Breastfeeding Advocacy

Mexicali protects the right of moms and babies to breastfeed.

My Breastfeeding Journey

A mother gives her personal account of perseverance despite the challenges.

Breastfeeding against All Odds

Read the inspiring stories of three moms who battled challenging situations in order to breastfeed their children.

Why I Donated my Breastmilk

A mom tells us her story and her advocacy on breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding a Second Baby

In the same way that every pregnancy is different from the next, so is the breastfeeding experience. Justine Tajonera shares what it was like for her to go through breastfeeding again with her second child.

Listen and Love: Breastfeeding isn’t for Every Mom

Mom Kate Gonzales shares her difficulty breastfeeding her first child and how sacrificing it has helped her become a more loving mother to her children.

A Lost Fantasy: Sacrificing the Experience of Breastfeeding

Find out how postpartum depression forced this mom to make the decision to quit breastfeeding in order to experience the real joys of motherhood.

Mom on a Mission: The Joys and Pains of Breastfeeding

Vicky Montenegro shares her ordeal and breakthrough breastfeeding her second child.

The Best and Worst of Breastfeeding: Overcoming Mastitis

Work-at-home mom, contributing writer and former educator Martine De Luna shares her ordeal breastfeeding with mastitis, and how she survived with the help of loved ones.

Weaning with Love, Hugs and Kisses

Weaning is a very delicate balancing act for breastfeeding moms. Read Justine Tajonera’s account.

The Joy of Breastfeeding

Television host, TV producer, former magazine editor and restorer of antique jewelry Daphne Osena-Paez shares the joys and challenges of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding the Second Time Around: Sweeter (and Easier!)

Rissa Singson-Kawpeng talks about her personal breastfeeding journey (the second time around) and how it’s all about the love, whether you’re doing pure or mixed feeding.

Breastfeeding: A privilege and a commitment

First time mother Andie Quila shares how her commitment to breastfeeding nourished her soul.

Exclusively Breastfeeding the second time around

Mommy Charmaine dela Luna stopped breastfeeding her first-born after five months. Now she shares why she changed gears the second time around.

The Dance of Breastfeeding: One Step at a Time

Mom of two, Kimberly Sombrito, shares that breastfeeding was difficult at first but, with practice, it eventually became a graceful dance between her and her baby.

Breastfeeding: A tumultuous yet fulfilling journey

For mom An-Marie Villarin, breastfeeding was not easy—but her determination saw her and her baby through!

Expressing Love: All About Expressing Breast Milk

Dr. Gloria Ramirez, M.D. of PCMC advises moms that breastfeeding is best and shares what she knows about expressing breast milk: from the workplace to human milk banks.

Choosing To Breastfeed: A Bumpy But Rewarding Journey

The journey of breastfeeding is filled with roadblocks as breastfeeding mom, Ines Yao, finds out. Read on and discover how she went from stressed to smooth sailing.

Why Breastfeeding is Best for Me

Irene Sofia N. Recio shares that yes, breast milk is best for her daughter, but the breastfeeding experience has made her a much better person.

The problem with breastfeeding while pregnant

Mother of two Meng A. Morales shares the difficulty she had after finding out she was pregnant while nursing her nine-month-old.

Latching On

Michelle Santos shares how, despite her baby’s crying, she was able to find an easy way for him to latch!

Mixed to Pure Breastfeeding. It’s possible.

AnneMac Santos talks about how she successfully went from mixed to pure breastfeeding.