Many nutritionists and health practitioners have advocated that babies should be exclusively breastfed during the first six months of their lives and this should continue for up to one year.

Health professionals and public health officials promote breastfeeding to improve infant health.

This is a collection of notes about attitudes towards public breastfeeding in different countries around the world.

Even women who live in societies that are culturally compatible with nursing may find some difficulties breastfeeding.

Say what is really on your mind! Express your thoughts about whether public breastfeeding is appropriate.

Time Magazine's provocative new cover showing a woman breastfeeding her nearly 4-year-old son.

by Dianna Graveman | April 12, 2012 6 Comments Health professionals and nutritionists have declared for years that breast milk if the best food for newborns. What people haven't always agreed on is whether breastfeeding is acceptable in public.

Written by Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC When I look back at 2012 and recall the variety of breastfeeding stories that were covered by American media, I can't help, but grimace and wonder, "When did breastfeeding become so controversial?

Houston Mothers stage a nurse-in in front of a Hollistor Store

Starting in 1995, a small group of breastfeeding advocates met to discuss the need for coordination of breastfeeding activities in the United States. After conducting an intensive needs assessment, the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (NABA) was formed to address needs not being met by organizations, government agencies, or individuals.

Education on Breastfeeding

As a homeless mom, Karen Penley likely hasn't had it too easy. Now she says a big obstacle is preventing her from fulfilling her baby's most basic needs. The Hawaii mom prefers breastfeeding to keep her child nourished, but that may not be an option at her shelter.

Learn about breastfeeding benefits, get tips and solutions for challenges, and find answers to your breastfeeding questions.