This is the beginning of a month long celebration of the joy, the pain, the challenges & the triumphs of breastfeeding. Mother Nature is deeply invested in breastfeeding & we are uniquely designed to feed our young. Breastmilk provides information, not just nutrition- it’s a complex form of communication that is dependent on the endocrine system, the emotional body, the brain and the physical body.
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Besides the wonderful life long bond & deeply rooted connection you establish with your baby, breastfeeding also encourages the uterus to contract back to its normal size. Breastfeeding can burn up to 600 calories daily- so you need to eat & stay well hydrated to maximize production. From breastfeeding alone you may lose a pound of pregnancy weight every week. Breastfeeding is also linked to lower lower incidences of breast cancer later in life.
I’d like to honor the serious challenges that can make it difficult & nearly impossible for some women to manage breastfeeding. These are the result of policy gaps & a culture that doesn’t honor women, the sacred birth process, motherhood or women’s bodies. Some of the manifestations include stress and anxiety, challenges at home or work; extended separation of mother & baby at birth; having to go back to work shortly after birth, difficulty latching that results in pain for the mother and frustration for both mother and baby; & low milk production. These issues also exacerbated by existential stress, PPD, dehydration, & poor diet. Engorgement & improper latching are two of the most common hurdles to comfortable breastfeeding.
Many women give up breastfeeding after the first few weeks postpartum due to pain, discomfort & no paid maternity leave. Support and community is key. Having healthy models for breastfeeding and advocates can increase breastfeeding success. My friend Latham Tomas and her @mamaglow team will be sharing tips, tools, anecdotal stories & inspiration as we honor the incredible work our bodies do to feed our young.
I’m so grateful to have had people like her as an example in my life and we should al share our stories to #normalizebreastfeeding That shouldn’t even be a hashtag!! #worldbreastfeedingweek ♥️
So much fun being here for @jaguar together with @dualipa #thepace 💓
Happy Monday💥💥💥
This is when I melt ♥️ @sunneryjames #fatherandson
As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears #rumi @repeatcashmere #fw18
“The battle to save the elephants is a global problem. We need a global coalition if we’re going to solve it.” -Frank Pope.
In other words, there is a future worth fighting for, and one which we can undertake together. Who knows: If we save the elephant, we may just end up saving ourselves as well- @atcodinha Happy #worldelephantday picture by Roland Michaud 1967 @knotonmyplanet
Four years ago you came into our lives and every day you bring so much joy, laughter and positive vibes! I learn from you every day and every day your testing my parenting skills because you are so incredible smart! I’m so excited for all the years you have ahead of you! I’m so proud of you it’s beyond words to describe how I feel about you but mostly I’m grateful to be your mother! Happy fourth birthday Myllena Mae ♥️
📷 @inezandvinoodh for @wsjmag ♥️ #WSJMAG10
V power! @chriscolls @vmagazine ❤️
V power! @chriscolls @vmagazine ❤️
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of @wsjmag amongst these two incredible women on the cover shot by @inezandvinoodh, styled by @georgecortina hair @ward_hair Make up @dickpageface I’m so grateful to have spend the day with so many inspiring lady’s on set having the best conversations! Thank you for everyone at WSJ magazine for making me a part of this shoot ♥️ #iconic #moments #WSJMAG10
We could not think of a better way to celebrate the second anniversary of KnotOnMyPlanet and the new Tiffany Save The Wild Collection! @tiffany&co has set a new bar for what a company can do by donating 100% of the profits of the #tiffanysavethewildcollection
A fashion for ivory is the ultimate cause of the killing of elephants, however fashion can be part of the solution. Thank you so much @tiffany&co and everyone who came out last night for your outstanding commitment 🐘♥️🐘 @knotonmyplanet #elephantcrisisfund #savetheelephants #TiffanyandCo
♥️ #iwillalwaysloveyou #hbd #55
Just saw this and it broke my heart, what a life, what a talent and beauty, I will always love you whitney ❤️ @whitneythefilm #whitneyhouston
Thank you @stuartweitzman 💙💙💙 #stuartweitzman #fw18 #campaign with the iconic @gisele @inezandvinoodh
In Africa there are men and women at the front lines-they are the faces of conservation and have the most admirable and esteemed jobs dedicating their lives to protecting Africa’s most precious resources. Wildlife and environmental crime in Africa are met by these selfless individuals who surpass their duties safeguarding not just animals but also by providing security to people. They are often the first and last lines of defense. This fierce group of men and women are the Rangers of Africa whom today (and everyday) we salute to say that without you we would never have the victories thus far working towards securing a future for wildlife. We all thank you for giving unrelentingly to secure a better world for generations to come. #worldrangerday
