The morning of Lil T’s first birthday, I was sad and lonely…not only was I sad that my youngest was now considered a toddler, but this was the day that I deemed the last day of breastfeeding – forever.

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Since my husband and I decided not to extend our family anymore and knowing that Lil T was going to be my last baby, I felt the need to go the extra mile with him.  Savoring every moment was simply an understatement. And breastfeeding was simply the easiest way of not letting go.

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“I’m 40 pounds thinner!” exclaims the mother in the WIC commercials.  If you live in the NY area you might have already seen these commercials, which pays special attention to women who breastfeed.  If you haven’t yet seen it check out the video below.

Also, check out breastfeedingpartners.org for more info on the partnership between breastfeeding and WIC.

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If you are a breastfeeding mom, just like me, then you must have heard and may even be using a nursing pillow, well my favorite item is My Breast Friend (Amazon, $44.00). This nursing pillow is a necessity while feeding your baby. Not only is it  the #1 Breastfeeding Support Pillow with Lactation Consultants, but provides the utmost support to your  posture and allows you and your baby to bond even closer.

Check here on how to use this amazing nursing pillow..its easy as 1,2,3
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The Asssociated Press states in a recent article that Latin American Women breastfeed more than White and Black Women.  Do you breastfeed? discuss.

ATLANTA (AP) – A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

The state-by-state analysis of racial and ethnic differences found that in the East, Hispanics breast-feed more than other women. In some Western states, white women had higher rates, according to the report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“There seemed to be an East-West breakdown,” said the CDC’s Cria Perrine, one of the authors of the study.

The reason for the continental divide is not clear. One leading theory has to do with adapting to a new culture.

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