http://www.exclusivelypumping.com A Resource Site for Exclusively Pumping Moms Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:30:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I think intuitively, most people recognize the power of human milk for human babies.  However, it is nice to see science continuing to discover more amazing qualities of human milk.  The most recent news is the discovery that human breast milk contains stems cells.  I would imagine that this discovery ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2008/02/14/breast-milk-contains-stem-cells/ Feeding your baby expressed breast milk necessitates that you use a bottle and nipple.  So the recent report released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) showing that Bisphenol A is leaching out of hard, clear plastic bottles is particularly troubling. Bisphenol A has been shown to be a hormone modulator and ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2008/02/14/bisphenol-a-leaching-from-baby-bottles/ Would you like to promote breastfeeding and help support the efforts of women in Chama Viva, Brazil?  Check out these breastfeeding dolls made by the women of the community.  By buying this doll you will be supporting Chama Viva's activities and will support these women and their families. http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2008/02/10/mariana-breastfeeding-dolls/ One of the things I would like to do with this website is add more "how to" information and provide information that will assist the many women who visit the site.  When I was EPing, information was critical and finding support from other women who were also EPing was invaluable; yet this ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2008/02/10/faqs-ask-yours-now/ I’ve heard the controversy about the addition of DHA and ARA in infant formula for a number of years now.  My own experience with cow’s milk with added DHA was definitely a negative experience.  Now, a group in the the United States has released a report discussing the risks of ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2008/02/06/new-report-about-the-dangers-of-dha-in-infant-formula/ I clearly remember watching The Alligator King on Seseme Street when I was a kid.  I think I love it as much today as I did back them.  The perfect thing to watch while you're pumping.Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40JL_NKmGO0 http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2007/12/17/i-may-be-showing-my-age-here/ Do you think you would see this today on children's television?  http://youtube.com/watch?v=g3DWRhfNm4c  I would like to see it, but I have yet to see breastfeeding shown in a positive way on any of the shows my kids watch.  More often, bottlefeeding is shown as the norm. http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2007/12/17/buffy-saint-marie-on-sesame-street/  Ted Grenier has a new and updated website.  His writings have been well organized into categories making it easy to find information quickly.  Well worth a visit, especially if you are not familiar with Mr. Grenier and his work.  http://www.global-breastfeeding.org/ Low Milk Supply is a site that I have just recently ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2007/12/17/some-websites-of-interest/  My son is turning five years old this month.  Hard to believe.  Five years ago I started pumping for my 31 week preemie thinking that it would just be for a short time until he was able to breastfeed.  Never could I have imagined that it would end up taking ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2007/12/14/my-ramblings-and-reflections-five-years-later/ I couldn't believe that there was a website for other women who went through much the same experience as I did. Gave birth to a very small 29 weeker earlier this year. I believe that much of the reason that she is doing as well as she is is because ... http://www.exclusivelypumping.com/2007/12/05/gabrielles-story/