Exclusively Pumping

The future of exclusivelypumping.com

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:42:26 +0000

Well, my son will turn nine years old next month. That means it has been nine years since I started to EP, eight years since I weaned from the pump, and seven years since this site has been on the internet. The website has seen a few changes over the years and I’m hoping to give it another facelift in 2012. I have a few other things I’d like to do over the next year, but those will have to stay under wraps for the time being.

I would love, however, to hear your ideas for the site. What’s working for you and what’s not? What would you like to see here and what would you like to see gone?

Up to this point, I’ve made a concious choice to keep out all advertising and biased information. Is this something that matters to you? Would you like advertising? Would you like links to sources to buy pumps and supplies? The site has been a means to advertise my book, but even this has seemed to be secondary to the life the site has taken on.

Dream with me a bit and let me know what you’d like to see when you type www.exclusivelypumping.com into your browser. Perhaps more interaction, perhaps more support, perhaps more advocacy?

Feel free to contact me directly via email or leave a comment here.

Exclusively Pumping on Facebook!

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:10:39 +0000

Okay, I’ll admit it’s taken me a while to do this, but I’ve finally starting a Facebook page for Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk. Now that I have my new book, Breastfeeding, Take Two, in print, I’m hoping to have some more time to put towards this website and my original book. I have some big plans for the upcoming year including changes to this website (needs an update, don’t you agree!). Join me on Facebook and spread the news to other people you know. I’m looking forward to establishing a more interactive community! ~ Stephanie

One World Birth–an exciting new project

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:46:56 +0000

In order to “fix” breastfeeding, we need to “fix” birth. Women have largely lost faith in their bodies’ ability to do what they are intended to do. By medicalizing birth, we have taken the power away from women. And by medicalizing birth, we have greatly affected breastfeeding and the continuum of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and mothering. One World Birth is an exciting new project by two British filmmakers. They are amassing an amazing resource and I’m excited to see where it leads. Take a look at their trailer and if you like what you see, consider sharing it with those you know.

Breastfeeding, Take Two Website is Up

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:46:33 +0000

I’ve got a domain name registered for my new book, Breastfeeding, Take Two, and have a filler site up at the moment. If you have a moment, visit the site and bookmark it. I’ll be working to get a proper site up soon. New updates on the book will be put up on that site. I’ll be sure to mention larger new announcements here as well. Please share the news about this book with anyone you feel might be interested and benefit from it. And keep an eye on the new site for updates and announcements! Thank you to everyone for their support of this book. I think it’s going to be a good one!

Will You Like Me?

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:06:22 +0000

Breastfeeding, Take Two: Successful Breastfeeding the Second Time Around is moving forward and it’s time to bring it out publically. So in order to begin sharing information about the book and hopefully get input from you, the potential reader of the book, I have set up a Facebook page. I plan on adding content over the next few weeks, including chapter summaries, excerpts, table of contents, and such. For now, you can view a cover work up. Nothing is for sure at this point, but it’s taking shape. Won’t you consider “liking me”? As always, I’d love your feedback on the book.

Breastfeeding Supplies and Tax Write-offs in the US

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:50:52 +0000

Great news for those of you living in the United States. It seems as though the IRS has decided to allow breastfeeding expenses to be used as a tax deductions. Here’s a link to an article on the topic: http://www.politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/irs-says-breastfeeding-expenses-are-tax-write-offs-finally/

It would also seem that the decision is not without criticism. Why is breastfeeding such a hot-button topic! Here’s a link to one article about the controversy: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11052/1126906-84.stm

Are you ready for the truth?

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:43:25 +0000

I have come across another fabulous blog post, this time by Gina at The Feminist Breeder. Her article, “When It Comes to Breastfeeding, We Can’t Handle the Truth” is a great discussion about what is really wrong with breastfeeding in our society. I’ve always encouraged women not to feel guilty about not breastfeeding, but instead to be angry at a society and medical system that devalues breastfeeding and fails to support moms and babies. (more…)

Bottlefeeding and Obesity- Reduce the Risks

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:31:59 +0000

I’ve mentioned it numerous times on this site- it is easy to overfeed a baby when bottlefeeding. Bottlefeeding has often been linked to an increased risk of obesity, but it has never been clear as to whether it is what is in the bottle or the delivery method that creates this link between bottlefeeding and obesity. A new study recently published in Pediatrics suggests that it is indeed the delivery method that makes the difference. Read here for a brief overview of the study. (more…)

EPing in the News

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:12:21 +0000

There has recently been more and more attention paid to the option of exclusively pumping. Time.com ran an article recently called Mothers Who Opt for Breast Milk, Not Breastfeeding and Pumping it Up was recently played on some local ABC affiliates. (more…)

Guilt vs. Regret

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:01:20 +0000

I recently came across a post on the blog Bees and Beans written about guilt vs. regret when it comes to breastfeeding or more accurately not breastfeeding. This is something I’ve talked about for a long time and feel that JoEllen has done a wonderful job discussing the difference and why so often it is regret, and not guilt, that a woman feels when she has been unable to breastfeed. I would add that many moms who have had difficulty breastfeeding and end up bottlefeeding also deal with a lot of grief. Our society, however, doesn’t recognize the emotional impact of breastfeeding and so many moms are left feeling as though there is something wrong with them or that what they are feeling and experiencing is not normal. But it absolutely is! (more…)