Mothering News: Happy World Breastfeeding Week! What Makes Breast Milk So Special, Anyway?

[Mothering.com] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Hello Mothering.com Member! Welcome to the latest edition of the Mothering.com newsletter, your regular roundup of our favorite discussions and recommended reading. Enjoy the newsletter and thanks for continuing to be part of the Mothering.com family. Your Mothering.com Team [Visit Mothering.com]( [5 Surprising Components in Breast Milk]( Breast milk really is an amazing substance. To the naked eye, it looks like the white beverage that fills the glass next to our morning toast. [Read More]( [Why I Ditched the Nursing Cover]( Nursing my children is one of the greatest acts of love I will ever share with them, and I no longer feel the urge to cover up for anyone else’s comfort. [Read More]( [Study Claims Drinking Alcohol While Breastfeeding May Lower Cognition in Children, But Is It True?]( Many women wonder about the safety of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. A new study sheds some light on drinking while nursing, but the results are still cloudy. [Read More]( [Why a Mother Whale’s Heartbreak Touches Us Deeply]( A heartbreaking tale of a grieving mother orca whale has the whole world watching in near tears as she continues to bravely carry her calf for the eighth day. [Read More]( [10 Ways to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly]( Mamas want to do what’s best for our families and for the environment, but sometimes knowing how to do so can be overwhelming. [Read More]( Popular Products [Lizber Baby Night Light Moon Star Projector 360 Degree Rotation]( $15.99 [Braun NTF3000US Braun No Touch Plus Forehead Thermometer]( $37.78 [Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat, Gotham]( $126.65 Recommended [Motherhood: Why is Support From Like-Minded Friends So Important?]( [Post Office Loses 300 Ounces of Breast Milk Belonging to Military Mom]( [Study Says That YOUR Screen Time May Be the Cause of Your Child’s Misbehavior]( [Alex Strangelove: An LBGTQ High School Drama You Should Watch]( This email was sent by Mothering.com, a part of VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, ON, M5V2H1. If you have any questions regarding the communications you receive from us, please [contact us](. [Manage your email preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](