News & Notes

Beginnings

Before my twins were born, I didn’t have a lot of information on breastfeeding twins. But I’m a researcher, so I did my best to get the information I thought I needed. When I met a mom who was nursing her twins at an event through my local mothers of twins club, it was the…

Breastfeeding Mosh Pit

The first week in August is World Breastfeeding Week. This international advocacy event is designed to raise awareness about breastfeeding, and this year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: Just 10 Steps! The Baby Friendly Way.” This year’s theme commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, which affirmed the global importance of breastfeeding. The “Ten Steps” refer…