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Breastfeeding

August 31

Celebrity Moms Who Are Normalizing Breastfeeding

Hands down to these mamas!

More than a bodily function, breastfeeding is an act of love. Mothers who breastfeed should not be mocked, whether they're in public places or not. Unfortunately, there are testimonies from moms around the world of how they were told to "cover up"
Parents

July 26

Mom Starts Breastfeeding Biz With P10K

As a first-time mom who struggled with breastfeeding her child in public, Steph Goyena created a solution that changed her—and other mothers' lives—forever.

This story is part of Smart Parenting's new advocacy, For Parents, By Parents, which aims to help newbie mompreneurs and dadpreneurs promote their products and services to our parenting communities. Do you have great products or services for moms, dads, or kids
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June 2

Why We Should Normalize Breastfeeding In Public

Plus, here are products that can help moms nurse comfortably wherever they are.

I became a breastfeeding mom in 2018, but it wasn't an easy journey. I went through challenges like clogged ducts, sore and wounded nipples, and improper latch. I remember being unable to breastfeed in public even though I sold nursing clothes because I wasn't
Breastfeeding

April 18

Where To Buy Angelica Panganiban's Baby's Stroller

Her fiance asked her to sit on the stroller so she can breastfeed their baby at the park.

In the Philippines, there's still a lot of work to be done to normalize breastfeeding and give nursing mothers safe spaces to express their milk and feed their babies, especially in public places like malls and parks. That's why padede moms like Angelica
Breastfeeding

March 5

Arny Ross Sa Breastfeeding: 'Unli Latch Lang Talaga Is The Key'

Sabi pa ng aktres, "breastfeed or formula man, may kaniya-kaniyang choice ang mga mommies."

Noong July 27, 2022, ipinanganak ni Arny Ross ang panganay nila ng asawang si Franklin Banogon (basahin dito kung bakit nauwi sa Cesarean delivery ang planong spontaneous vaginal delivery). Pinangalanan nila ang baby boy na Jordan Franco.Iyon din ang simula ng breasfeeding journey ng
Breastfeeding

July 12

VIRAL: Mom Breastfeeds While Performing On Stage

It's a win for women who are breastfeeding in public.

A video of a mom breastfeeding her child while performing as a DJ on stage has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram.With over 1 million views and counting, netizens have had mixed reactions to the video featuring Heather Christie, a musician and
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January 16

Pope Francis On Crying Babies In Church: Breastfeed Them Here

Pope Francis encourages moms (yet again) to nurse their babies in church if they’re hungry.

Pope Francis baptized 32 babies (17 baby boys and on 15 baby girls) the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 12, 2020, in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican City, reports uCatholic.In his homily for the mass, the Pope
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November 5

Authorities Tell Breastfeeding Mom To Leave Public Pool Area

Authorities insist what she was doing was against policy

A woman was told to leave a public pool in Texas City on June 9 for breastfeeding her child, bodycam footage from Texas City police showed.Local woman Misty Daugereaux was breastfeeding her 10-month-old baby Maxx at the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center
Breastfeeding

August 8

Breastfeeding in Public Stories from Real Moms

Moms should not be shamed for doing breastfeeding in public.

The idea of breastfeeding in public still makes a lot of Pinoys uncomfortable. While we have a law that mandates public places and offices to have lactation rooms, it’s not always followed. And that is a problem when you have a hungry
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August 6

Rica Peralejo Explains Why She Prefers Direct Breastfeeding

Rica Peralejo also thanked all establishments and groups of people who do everything to help and accommodate all nursing moms.

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and look who we spotted advocating it and in the most unlikeliest place? Mom of two Rica Peralejo Bonifacio, who shared on her social media recently why she chose to do direct breastfeeding.“I do only direct feeding. No bottles. Which
Real Parenting

June 2

Commuting in the Philippines When You Are a Mom With Baby in Tow

We ask moms from our FB group Smart Parenting Village to share their commuting mama's survival kit.

Every Pinoy has lived through the stress and struggle of the daily commute. Lining up under the scorching sun for hours at a train station only to fight for inches of breathing space inside a coach. Flagging UV Express after UV Express
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October 24

Pauleen Sotto Rocks Bikini Bod and Troy Montero Sews a Costume!

See also Shamcey Supsup breastfeeding in the mall, Scarlet Snow Belo shows her new dance steps, and more!

Pauleen Luna Sotto, her husband Vic Sotto and daughter Tali are in an exclusive Amanpulo resort in Palawan, an advanced vacation treat for Pauleen's birthday on November 10 and Tali's first birthday on November 6."I'm a sucker for family vacations! Thank you
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January 9

Dear Moms Who Breastfeed in Public: Pope Francis Has Your Back

Remember these words of His Holiness the next you are shamed in public

The challenges of breastfeeding don’t only include worrying about your milk supply — most often, it’s about worrying what other people think when they see you popping your breast out to feed your baby. A lot of moms think twice before nursing
Breastfeeding

October 30

What's the Best, Worst, and Weirdest Place You've Pumped Milk In?

Pumping moms share all in #IPumpedHere

No matter how heartbreaking it can be to go back to work after a maternity leave (Day 1 and you already miss your baby!), it has to be done. And for breastfeeding moms, this means having to pump breastmilk at their workplace. As
Breastfeeding

September 25

8 Things We Need to Stop Saying to Moms Who Breastfeed in Public

Breastfeeding is hard enough as it is, and the last thing a nursing mom needs is shaming.

Society ignores breasts in lingerie ads, but it seems to have a lot of issues when it comes to breastfeeding in public. People don't seem to know what to do with a breastfeeding mom. Spoiler alert: you just leave mom alone and go about
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August 12

5 Kinds of Support We All Need to Give Breastfeeding Moms

The message of this year's National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, celebrated in August is "Sustaining Breastfeeding - Together."

For mothers to successfully breastfeed up to the age of 2 years old and beyond, she needs the support from those around her -- her family, her community, her workplace, healthcare institutions, and the government. Here is what we can all do to help
Breastfeeding

July 26

Photos Show Comments Moms Get When They Breastfeed in Public

It's a project of a photographer-mom who felt uncomfortable nursing in public.

What comment have you gotten when you nursed in public? Nicki Kaylor, a wedding, family, and lifestyle photographer behind Nicki Kaylor Photography, decided to tackle the issue by gathering nine nursing moms for a photo shoot to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding. She asked
Breastfeeding

June 28

Breastfeeding May Lower a Mom's Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Plus, Australian lawmaker becomes the first to breastfeed while making a motion in parliament and Medela encourages more insurance firms to cover breastfeeding support.

Breastfeeding helps moms keep a healthy heartPrevious studies have linked nursing to better heart health, but a new one strengthens the claim further. The latest study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, had researchers analyze data from nearly 300,000
Breastfeeding

May 16

Mom Gets Real About Breastfeeding and Shows Photo of Her Mastitis

She shares her experience to help first-time moms like her who may not know the questions to ask.

Breastfeeding isn't always calm and serene. You can face many challenges including mastitis, a condition we don't often hear enough. A mom from the U.K., Remi Peers, recently shed light on how mastitis looks in real life on Instagram. Her post underlined the importance
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April 28

These 21 Illustrations on Breastfeeding Are Spot On

The drawings were an outlet for a mom who has had her share of breastfeeding struggles.

One of the first major hurdles a new mom faces is breastfeeding. Yes, it can be exhausting, which is why you'll need all the support you can get. You will need a break when the demands of motherhood are taking a toll

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