The most important thing we can do for our babies is offer them the finest of gifts, our breast milk. So many of us would never think twice about not breastfeeding but as we know, there are many woman who have chosen not to either because they were never educated about the importance of breastfeeding or they simple cannot for various reasons. If this is the case, you can always ask your local Leche League about woman in the area who may be able to pump for you. A few of us woman in Hawaii did this for a teenage girl who left her newborn with her Tutu (Grandmother in Hawaiian). Many indigenous cultures share the breast with other children and feed for Mamas who are not able to produce. Just another One of the beauties of living in Community!
Reading some of the posts about the yoga mama photo, I was amazed by how many were actually offended upon seeing the photo. I wanted to put together a small collage of inspiring woman throughout the world that are offering the breast in many shapes and forms. We are so dysfunctional here in America when it comes to sexuality, nudity, and even public breastfeeding!! We need some serious sexual healing.
Thank you to all of the Amazing And Powerful woman out there who have allowed themselves the gift of Breastfeeding. The bonding that takes place during this sacred time is truly unexplainable.