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Divine breastfeeding
Posted on August 27, 2016 at 2:18 PM |
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Does breastfeeding have to be hard?
Posted on August 24, 2016 at 12:39 PM |
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Photo by Erin Rudd Photography Petunia Picklebottom Bag provided by Modern Mommy Boutique I have to wonder how we survived as a species without hospitals and IBCLCs for so long. I think it goes back to the possibility that birth and breastfeeding are behaviors that are learned best by watching and participating. When we see and honor undisturbed birth, when we accept or acknowledge that the pain of childbirth is meant to inform and transform us, and it is not something that has to be inherently feared, we can start to take back birth. When we are able to treat breasts as normal, when we can feed our babies without wondering if we are going to be harassed or shamed by family and strangers, when our children can learn about breastfeeding by watching us feed their siblings and cousins, then we start to normalize breastfeeding. While I am eternally grateful for the help of care providers when *it is necessary* for healthy mom, healthy baby outcomes, and absolutely in awe of the good IBCLCs that help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals, I think we have to ask ourselves WHY. WHY are we still accepting a cesarean rate that is over 30%? WHY are we silent when our maternal and infant outcomes are the most dismal among industrialized nations? WHY are we so quick to give up on breastfeeding when it is the best thing to get moms and babies organized and off to a good start? I wish I had answers...since I don't, I will continue to advocate for mothers, babies and birth. I will add my voice in support of organizations like Arizonans for Birth Options, Improving Birth and Birth Monopoly. I will continue to support La Leche League, Breastfeeding USA, and ILCA. I will continue to teach about childbirth and train as a doula, and learn as much as I can about supporting families through birth. My mission is that each family I have the privilege to walk alongside on their birth journey has a better chance of NOT being traumatized by their birth experience, and that our students know about the amazing resources to help them along the way should they need them. What about you...what can you do in your corner of the world to support, birth, breastfeeding, mothers and babies? UPCOMING EVENTS: Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional
medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider
to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own
situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and
Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the
consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and related videos contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of Birthing From Within or The Bradley Method®. The
views contained in this video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those
of Birthing From Within, The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of
Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Breastfeeding benefits the whole family
Posted on August 20, 2016 at 3:05 PM |
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One of the amazing benefits of breastfeeding is that the mother creates oxytocin, the hormone of social relationships. Not only does it create calm for the mother and the nursling; it actually has the potential to create calm in the entire space they occupy. For more reading on oxytocin, click HERE for an article from Scientific American. |
In Their Own Words: Tanya...Part 1
Posted on August 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM |
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"In Their Own
Words" is a blog series we share to bring you "real life"
experiences from other mothers and their families. Would you like to
share your story? Please email me at [email protected] to get
started. As a mother to two girls I feel even more of a responsibility to normalize breastfeeding. My amazing mother did that for me and I am forever grateful. I grew up knowing that breastfeeding was a wonderful way to nourish and bond with your baby. From the moment I knew I wanted to be a mom, I knew I would breastfeed. So imagine my surprise when I have my first daughter and suddenly I felt an overwhelming embarrassment to nurse in public…WITH A NURSING COVER even. There was many a time I went to nurse her in my car or even nursed her in a store bathroom (not my finest hour)!!! To this day I am not even sure where this feeling came from because I was never the victim of shaming from another person while breastfeeding. I imagine it all comes from society’s perception of breastfeeding. Thankfully, I had joined Mercy Gilbert’s breastfeeding group and slowly my embarrassment began to turn into pride. By the time I finished Krystyna and Bruss’ Bradley Class in the Spring of 2013, I felt like a superhero of sorts for all the amazing benefits I had provided for my daughter and was going to give my new baby. I went from not wanting anyone to see me breastfeed with my first daughter (the only picture I have is from the hospital), to embracing the wonderful bond breastfeeding brings and doing so in pictures.
Today I have been breastfeeding or pregnant (or breastfeeding while pregnant) for 5 ½ years. My greatest accomplishment so far is seeing my daughters “nurse” their babies. It shows me that I have been that role model for them to show them that breastfeeding is normal and beautiful and even difficult at times. When my 5-year-old daughter tells me how she needs to nurse her 2-year-old doll or my 3-year-old daughter says “I nurse my baby, mama!” that is simply music to my ears. I started out my nursing journey hoping I could make it to one year and hoping I wouldn’t offend anybody if I had to nurse in public. Now, I have proudly nursed one child to 22 months, another to 3 years and am currently nursing my almost 15-month old son until our nursing journey comes to an end. Furthermore, I nurse in public wherever I need to, sometimes with a cover, sometimes without; and sometimes while baby-wearing. My hope is that I not only provide my daughters and son with a positive view of breastfeeding, but also inspire a new mom to feel like she is a superhero of sorts when breastfeeding; because it is hard, it is exhausting, it is amazing, it is powerful, it is rewarding, it is blissful, it is depressing, it is courageous, it is painful, it is empowering, but most importantly, it requires a village in order to be successful. Whether it be family members (I am so lucky that my parents and in-laws where both a tremendous help), a group or class (both life savers for me), a friend, relative, doctor….it takes a village to make breastfeeding successful. And I am forever grateful for the confidence my village gave me. Thank you to Tanya for sharing her breastfeeding journey today <3 I hope it has touched you and inspired you in some way, and that you will take heart and courage in your own breastfeeding journey. UPCOMING EVENTS Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Breastfeeding Rooted in Nature
Posted on August 15, 2016 at 12:08 AM |
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"A baby nursing at a mother's breast...is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature" ~David Suzuki Photo credit: Erin Rudd Photography Set at Modern Mommy Boutique, Chandler, AZ Image design: Amy Latek |
Breastfeeding is Charming
Posted on August 13, 2016 at 5:31 PM |
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It's always a great reminder that breasts have a biological function: they are mammary glands designed to make milk for the babies a woman will bear. Some make the mistake of thinking females are biologically complete when they start their menses. In fact, a woman is biologically "fully mature" when she starts to lactate. So yes, breastfeeding is utilitarian. It is also really sexy to use your body to it's fullest expression. Feed your baby with pride: your breasts are gorgeous with or without a baby latched on to them. UPCOMING EVENTS: TODAY!!!! Chandler-Gilbert La Leche League Live, Latch, Love August 13, 2016 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm Click HERE for
more info Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Wisdom Wednesday: To your health
Posted on August 10, 2016 at 2:30 PM |
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I recently shared an image of full-term breastfeeding on our Instagram, and someone asked me if it was "necessary" to nurse like that in public. My answer: It is always "necessary" to show up for your child as their mother. Whether that comfort is a kind smile, a loving embrace, or pressed to the breast, responding to your child is not just about feeding, it's about building the trust that you will always be there for them. As the initial social bond that a child forms, the love shared between a mother and child is critical to the child's social development. However you respond to and nurture your child, even if it's not breastfeeding for your family, offer them the response that reaffirms that they are important. To me, that is nature's best health plan. Since I am a believer in the long-term benefits of breastfeeding, extending breastfeeding past the first birthday worked for us. Building a healthy body is one thing...building a strong self-esteem is also part of mothering. For those of us that choose extended breastfeeding, saying yes when our child needs to nurse is part of responding to their needs and affirming their esteem. It is necessary, and very much a part of showing up as Mother. Now for the actual physiological benefits of breastfeeding, I refer to some of my favorite summary images HERE and HERE, found on the Alpha Parent blog :) What are some of the health benefits you have seen come from the choice to breastfeed for your family? Upcoming Breastfeeding Month Events: Chandler-Gilbert La Leche League Live, Latch, Love August 13, 2016 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm Click HERE for more info Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
To Look or Not to Look
Posted on August 4, 2016 at 1:52 PM |
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Image credit: Erin Rudd Photography Belabumbum Nightgown provided by Modern Mommy Boutique Human breasts have been used to nourish human infants since time immemorial. There was a time when the nursing madonna was one of the cherished subjects for artists worldwide. Here is an insight from artelisa's blog, Art history, symbolism, and legends:
As it turns out, the Middle Age philosophers were intuitively correct...breastmilk is created when the hormone prolactin causes alveoli to take nutrients, like proteins and sugars, from the blood supply, and then turns them into breast milk. (Source: Sutter Health) So let's look at a few example of breastfeeding, the divine: Click on images to go to the source page Jesus as an infant: Virgin and Child, by Bernard van Orley Jesus as an older baby: Jesus as a toddler?? Madonna che allatta Bernardino Luini - olio 16th century. Museu de Aveiro, Portugal. Another one with "the nip"!! Gerard David, Nursing Madonna
And we think it's a big deal if someone is nursing outside of the home past a year, or when a baby starts to "ask" for it...I would say that the "normal" for many of the artists depicting the Madonna and Child would be older nurslings, since that is what is portrayed in such a huge number of images. I also want to name my bias in today's post. I specifically sought the Madonna and Child because that is my reference point. As I was searching, I saw Hindu art, Egyptian art, sculptures and woodcarvings...all depicting breastfeeding (many of older children nursing, too...no coincidence there, I think). So I am going to leave you with this encouragement today. Breastfeeding is part of nature's design. It isn't always easy. It isn't always pretty. It is always worth it. Whether you feed your baby drops a day or ounces a day, whether you feed your baby a day, a week, months, or years...every time you take the time to feed your baby, they are receiving a benefit from your body to theirs. Embrace your choice. Feed your baby. Nurse in public. It's so 600 years ago. Need some tips on NIP? Search our blog archive on Nursing In Public Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
A Choice for Every Baby
Posted on August 3, 2016 at 12:20 PM |
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Photo Credit: Erin Rudd Photography Nursing blouse by Nixilu provided by Modern Mommy Boutique While
breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the best
choice for every baby. ~Amy Spangler Here is our official welcome to our annual Breastfeeding Awareness
Month photo series!! We have had the honor of teaching over 100 students…and we have Sweet Peas in all different age ranges that are breastfeeding. We invite our alumni to an annual photo shoot
sponsored by Modern Mommy and SPB; with the understanding that we are going to
be sharing them all over social media to help normalize breastfeeding during the month of August. As often happens, talking about breastfeeding brings up all
kinds of emotions. I offer this caveat. Here at SPB we recognize that not all
mothers can, or want, to breastfeed. If you are a new mom seeking encouragement and inspiration, welcome! If you wanted to breastfeed the first time and it didn't work out, please
consider hanging out with us. Your first experience is not an indicator of
what is going to happen next time - we welcome you. What we are sharing is to encourage the
mothers that do want to make that choice, and to expand the conversation about
breastmilk...it's not about breast vs. bottle as those who fuel the Mommy Wars
would like you to believe. Please accept the information offered this month for
what it is: support, encouragement and inspiration for those of us who are on
the breastfeeding journey. This image, that I have shared for the last several years,
sums it up nicely: It is important for all of us mothers to stand united. It is
hard enough to parent as it is: keeping kids alive, fed, and healthy is a win in my book. There is no reason to engage in the so-called
“mommy wars” when there is really nothing to fight about: fed is best. However
that works in your family to grow your baby and save your sanity - go for it with gusto! To borrow a turn of phrase from La Leche League, invite you
to treat our photo series this month, and I guess the whole blog really, like a
buffet. Take and learn from what appeals
to you, and leave the rest on the buffet line. I invite you to peacefully move along down the line without attachment. It's a great way to get only what you want and leave the rest behind. We are going to take this month to inform on the benefits
of breastfeeding just in case it helps one mother make it through one more day
of giving her baby human milk. We are
going to talk about milk sharing, since that has been the option since the
beginning of time for mothers who didn’t make or didn’t want to make milk for
their babies, but still wanted to give their babies the biological first choice
for feeding and growing a human infant. We
will write about other ways to feed the baby that is not a bottle. We will have mothers sharing about their choice to nurse beyond 12 months, and some who even nurse more than one child at a time. Our whole goal is to expand the whole
conversation about human feeding beyond breast vs. bottle, and make it about
providing human milk for human babies with a way that works for a wide variety of situations. Why feed with breastmilk? Here are ten reasons from FitPregnancy.com:
Keep checking back throughout the month of August for more
information, encouragement and support.
See you online – and hopefully in person at a local event if you are in
the Phoenix area! Donation and Outreach Center for Mothers' Milk Bank Wednesday, August 3, 2016 6-8 PM The Milk Spot 2922 N 18th Pl Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-529-5259 Saturday, August 6th August 26-28, 2016 Click HERE to read about SPB Presentation at LLL Conference Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and related videos
contain information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ
and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in
this video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley
Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Hello from SPB
Posted on July 26, 2016 at 6:18 PM |
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Hello, readers <3 Coming up!! It has been a huge season of change for us at the Bowman House. A season of grief, a month of moving, and now we are back. We thank God for our good health and a happy family - there is much to be grateful for in spite of all the upheaval. Here is our first installment back on the VLOG, announcing all the events happening for Breastfeeding Awareness Month that starts next week! Thank you for sticking with us - we look forward to recording and writing regular installments back to the VLOG and blog now that we are settling into our new home. We appreciate all of you in our community <3 <3 <3 Submit your breastfeeding story to inspire, inform, and
encourage other breastfeeding mothers – send it to me here: [email protected] Links to explore here: Events BLO August 6, 2016 Milk Spot: https://www.facebook.com/events/273963726303479/ ABBP: https://www.facebook.com/events/149441345460569/ Global: http://biglatchon.org/ August 26-28, 2016 Arizona LLL Conference http://www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer:
The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and video contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®.
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