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Building empowerment, self-confidence and connection through candid education and compassionate advocacy for all families before, during and after pregnancy.

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Breastfeeding Bliss… or not… well, not yet.

August 4, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by our Shining Light Doula, Amanda Guntrum.  Breastfeeding – This is probably the part of motherhood that I am looking forward to the most. A simple Google image search of the word makes it look irresistible. Impeccably groomed young mothers cradling similarly well-groomed infants. The room is lit with soft lighting. […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Essentials Class, Breastmilk, Breastpump, Doula, Guest Posts, IBCLC, lactation consultant, Mother, Motherhood, Shining Light Doulas, World Breastfeeding Week

Third Anniversary Party and Fundraiser for The Three Rivers Mother’s Milk Bank

January 6, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

We are celebrating our 3rd anniversary with a fundraiser for the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank Sunday, January 25 1:00 – 4:00 pm Suggested minimum $10 donation per person (cash or check only) 100% of your donation will go to the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: 3rd Anniversary Party, breastfeeding, Breastmilk, Breastpump, Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank

Milk Sharing: Mother to Mother Breastmilk Donation

September 29, 2012 By Deena 1 Comment

So it’s World Milk Sharing Week, and I’m participating in the blog carnival. I talk about Milk Sharing in my Breastfeeding Essentials class.  In class, I also handout a resource sheet on breastfeeding, the links to the Milk Sharing information are on the handout as well as on the Resources tab here, on the website. For […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Blog Carnival, Bottle Feeding, breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Essentials Class, Breastmilk, Childbirth Education Classes, Choice, Decision making, Pittsburgh, Pumping, World Milk Sharing Week

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