http://www.exclusivelypumping.com A Resource Site for Exclusively Pumping Moms Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:48:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/05/30/are-you-ready-for-the-truth/ 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 ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/05/16/bottlefeeding-and-obesity-reduce-the-risks/ 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. http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/05/16/eping-in-the-news/ 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 ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/05/16/guilt-vs-regret/ As a Canadian, I am grateful for the fact that Canada has a one year paid maternity leave.  But as many of the visitors to this site are Americans, I thought it was important to pass along information about the recent U.S. Health Care Reform and its support for working ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/04/13/us-health-care-reform-and-pumping-in-the-workplace/ Well, I'm diving in and will write this book.  I'll be posting information here for awhile, but will eventually start a new website for the new book once it is closer to completion.  If you're interested in sharing your thoughts and ideas about breastfeeding after difficulty, contact me.  I'd love ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/04/13/breastfeeding-take-two-the-book/ Exclusively Pumping Index  An index has been written as an addition to Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk.  If you have purchased the book, you will find the index helpful to quickly locate specific information.  If you haven't purchased the book, you may find the index useful to determine whether the book will ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/03/03/index-now-available-for-exclusively-pumping-breast-milk/ Here is an article by Diane Wiessinger that I came across a number of years ago.  Diane highlights the many gifts of breast milk as your baby ages.  Sometimes this is just the boost and motivation you need to continue on; and sometimes it is the reassurance you need to ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/01/05/an-oldie-but-a-goodie-why-keep-going/ Ultimately, supply is managed through the process of supply and demand. An empty breast produces milk faster than a full breast. When a breast is full, the protein FIL (feedback inhibitor of lactation) is present in higher concentrations and signals production to slow. As well, as the breast fills, the ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2010/01/02/weaning-from-the-pump/ There are many things in our society which serve to make breastfeeding difficult for a new mom.  Here's an article from Linda Smith sharing her ideas on How to Make Breastfeeding Difficult.  Be sure to avoid them!  Do you have any of your own to add to the list? http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2009/12/26/how-to-make-breastfeeding-difficult/