powerful photos of military moms breastfeeding in uniform

Photographer Vanessa Simmons has captured and shared countless images of mothers nursing their babies around the world.

Her new series depicting military moms breastfeeding in uniform is particularly stunning.

breastfeeding, militaryAmy VanHarenMay 17, 2018breastfeeding, military, air force, army, navy, working mom, employers

mama story: 5 tips for the mom who travels and is still nursing

How was I going to have enough milk saved while keeping to my pump schedule? How do I pump and navigate all the different airports? Was it possible? Would I have to end my breastfeeding journey earlier than I wanted?

mama story: what I wish I'd known about nursing twins

Breastfeeding.

Sounds simple, right? Milk comes from your boobs, those boobs feed your baby, all are happy.

aboard the breast express: at the MIT "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck" hackathon

hundreds of people gathered at the MIT Media Lab to ask: how do we make breastfeeding part of the journey for every mama?

mama story: everything I wished I'd known about my baby's tongue tie

Breastfeeding. It shouldn’t be painful, your nipples shouldn’t become flattened or discolored, and if any of these are occurring, your baby probably just has a bad latch- try again. Practice makes perfect, right?

everything you need for starting your baby on solids

so your baby is about ready to start eating food. what now? don’t worry mama, we’re here to help you with everything you need to get your baby started eating.

first timeAmy VanHarenApril 23, 2018how to, first, first foods, stonyfield farms, yobaby

how to: find the best first foods for your baby

as a breastfeeding mama, you've fed your baby liquid gold since birth. which can make it overwhelming to introduce foods to your baby’s diet––how could anything match all that goodness your baby has been consuming?

first timeAmy VanHarenApril 16, 2018first foods, first time, eating, stonyfield farms, yobaby

dear mama supporter

you might be a partner, a parent, a friend, a co-worker, heck, even just a really kind, observant barista.

mama supporter, upliftAmy VanHarenApril 9, 2018mama supporter, breastfeeding, support, community

10 reasons besides hunger why babies feed

constantly breastfeeding? you are not alone + it doesn’t necessarily indicate that your baby isn’t getting enough milk in any feeding.

first time, mom-to-beAmy VanHarenMarch 19, 2018pumpspotting loves, motherlove, nursing, low supply, breastfeeding, supply issues, first time, mom-to-beComment

the best smoothie ingredients for the breastfeeding mama

smoothies are the perfect choice for breastfeeding mamas to add a nutritious snack to her day.

first time, mama supporterAmy VanHarenMarch 1, 2018breastfeeding, nutrition, recipe, support, first time, mama supporterComment

frequently asked questions: a lactation consultant tells all

an international board certified lactation consultant is here to answer frequently asked questions of breastfeeding mothers.

feeding tips from a certified breastfeeding specialist

an acupuncturist, antenatal/postnatal and breastfeeding practitioner, and mama shares her best breastfeeding tips with us!

pumping, first timeAmy VanHarenJanuary 22, 2018mama story, pumping tips, expert advice, pumping, first time, supply issues, low supplyComment

making milk in the NICU: it takes a village

"looking back at those first 67 days in the NICU, I am in awe of the village of nursing moms and breastfeeding supporters that helped us along the way"

10 things practical mamas do while they pump

a few ways you could practically use your pumping breaks to bring more joy to your day.

real talk: your breastfeeding stories

the stories, hearts, courage and milk-making abilities of all you mamas astound us. here are just a few.

five cool things no one ever told you about nighttime breastfeeding

some of the less publicized things science tells us about nighttime breastfeeding will make you look at it in a whole different way

put a boob on it

at this unifying time, during world breastfeeding week, I look around at all beautiful mothers - and supporters of mothers - and I believe more than ever in the power of putting a boob on it.