Word up Wednesday! (Breastfeeding/Cup of Serenity)

I recently stumbled upon a newscast where a nursing mother was asked to "cover up" while nursing her 3 month old baby in a local coffee shop. I could smell the boycott and "Nurse-in" from a mile away. One thing if nothing else this coffee shop learned just how powerful Nursing mothers can be. My first impression was that it really was a shame because these types of situations could lead mothers away from nursing, make them feel ashamed, or make them feel bound to their homes while they have a nursing baby. I think that more people need to stand up for the rights of nursing mothers and nursing babies. I think society has over sexualized womens breasts when we should be focusing more on what breast are intended for. I for one go out of my way to tell a nursing mother she is doing a great thing when I see a mother nursing. Breastfeeding is a great gift to both you and your baby. While I do understand that some mothers can not nurse for a variety of reasons be it medical or production issues. The nutritional values alone are huge. Here is a little article I found on Breastfeeding and another one here on Breastfeeding in Public. Also did you know that breastfeeding is a great way to get out of Jury Duty lol. Did you also know that their are several recipes out their that can help you use up your extra milk. I will to take a moment to applaud Cup of Serenity for their attempt to remedy the situation by supporting a Nurse-in On Sept 13th naming Mondays "Mommy Mondays" Which could be a good thing for their already struggling coffee shop.

Of course I love to share recipes so because of todays topic what better then a recipe that is supposed to up a nursing mothers milk production!

Lactation Cookies
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 TBSP water
2 TBSP Flax seed meal
2 eggs
1 Tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp Salt
3 cups oats
1 cup chocolate chips
2-4 TBSP Brewers yeast

Preheat over to 350
Mix flax seed meal and water and let stand for 5 min.
beat together butter and sugars well
add eggs & flax mixture, mix in well
sift together flour, yeast, baking soda & salt
add dry mixture to wet mixture
stir in oats & chocolate chips
place spoonfuls on greased cookie sheets, bake for 10-12 mins, allow to set for a few moments on the tray before removing. the whole family can enjoy these no worries that anyone will spring a leak it only helps production in a mother who is already producing :)
(this is not a Kitchen full of kids original recipe)