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The World Health Organization Endorses Brelfies -- Breastfeeding Selfies!

The World Health Organization Endorses Breastfeeding Selfies

The World Health Organization Endorses Brelfies — Breastfeeding Selfies!

Posted on August 3, 2017October 9, 2017 by MotherWise

The breastfeeding selfie. A nurturing act of empowerment, a promotion of breastfeeding, and a counterculture resistance movement which tends to elicit strong opinions. A common sentiment when breastfeeding photos are shared is, "Why would anyone share this publicly??? This is...Read More

10 Incredible Facts You Might Not Know About Breastfeeding

Posted on August 2, 2017October 11, 2017 by MotherWise

Go beyond the basics -- here's a list of 10 facts you may not know about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is increasingly promoted these days, as more and more evidence shows the importance of feeding babies this complete, species-specific food. We know that...Read More

You Won’t Believe The Super Sweet Stuff These Dads Say About Gentle Parenting

Posted on June 18, 2017October 28, 2017 by MotherWise

Attachment Parenting is great for kids, but pop culture tells us that dads are uninvolved and unsupportive. I asked some dads to tell us what they really think of this unique parenting approach. So often men are portrayed as inept,...Read More

New Study Shows Yoga Is Powerful Treatment For Depression

Posted on May 10, 2017December 31, 2017 by MotherWise

Is yoga an effective treatment for depression? A new study says yes. A new study titled, "Adjunctive yoga v. health education for persistent major depression: a randomized controlled trial," has been published in the journal Psychological Medicine. According to Science Daily,...Read More

Senator Makes History By Breastfeeding Her Baby In Parliament

Posted on May 10, 2017 by MotherWise

In what should be a normal, everyday event, an Australian Senator has made history by being the first woman to (successfully and legally) breastfeed her baby in Parliament. The Senator, Larissa Waters, had recently returned from maternity leave and --...Read More

Target Has A Shocking New Breastfeeding Policy

Posted on April 1, 2017 by MotherWise

Originally published at Mothering.com Target has a surprising breastfeeding policy -- and it's shockingly good! After several incidences of mothers being asked to cover up or move while breastfeeding, Target has implemented a new training policy. This is great news for...Read More

Doulas Have A Duty To Talk About Circumcision

Posted on March 25, 2017January 4, 2018 by MotherWise

Do doulas have an ethical obligation to ensure that all new parents know the truth about circumcision? These doulas say yes. When I was pregnant with my first baby nine years ago, my doula was a personal friend, someone whose...Read More

People Are Loving This Viral Video From the Netherlands to Trump

Posted on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 by MotherWise

You need to see this viral video the Netherlands made for Drumpf. The impression is perfection. The political commentary is sharp. The mockery of Drumpf is beautiful and well-justified. The message comes from a satirical news program Zondag met Lubach, with the...Read More

Why I’m Still Not Doing Santa, and I Haven’t Ruined Christmas Yet!

Posted on December 19, 2016February 22, 2018 by MotherWise

Not everyone keeps a naughty or nice list. And not everyone chooses to tell their kids Santa is real. One mom tells us why she doesn't do Santa Claus. 'Tis the season! The season to destroy the holiday spirit by debating...Read More

3 Reasons I Don’t Make My Kids Believe In Santa

Posted on December 14, 2016December 7, 2020 by MotherWise

Controversial parenting topics are endless, but none gets people quite so upset as the choice to not make kids believe in Santa. Why would we want to ruin their childhood like that? Why must we squash all magic and imagination? Why...Read More