I pledge to support and promote breastfeeding for all its benefits to mother, child and family.
I will continue to use social media to share positive information.
I will support the mothers in my baby & toddler birth groups and other groups, both in person and online, wherever I can help.
Pledged by: Erica
19 July, 2016
Australia
I pledge to continue to breastfeed my bub (now 14 month old) without any negative feelings or influences. I will strive to acknowledge, support and encourage any mums breastfeeding their bubs wherever I go.
Pledged by: Alison
16 July, 2016
Australia
I pledge to be more open about the fact that my 4 year old son is still breastfed.
I’m really lucky to have the support of some amazing breastfeeding networks where I can be proud of my breastfeeding journeys, especially tandem feeding my son and daughter, who turned 4 and 1 last March. Yet some of my closest friends friends and family wouldn’t know that my son still has a boob at bedtime and again when he wakes in the morning.
I tell myself I’m protecting my son from judgement, but maybe I’m more afraid of being labelled a weirdo or pervert.
My son and I have a beautiful relationship. He is smart, funny, active, capable, independent, caring, crazy and extremely handsome. If this special guy is a product of my parenting, then I have absolutely no reason to be ashamed of the way I am raising him.
Maybe if my friends and family can see that my son is breastfed at 4 and IS NOT impaired or disadvantaged in any way, we can help fight some of the stigma that breastfeeding past infancy is anything other than amazing.
Pledged by: Lauren Threadgate
18 July, 2016
Australia
I pledge to continue to support and empower women who breastfeed and to be an advocate for breastfeeding women. I will support women to breastfeed their children in whichever surroundings they choose. Lets normalize breastfeeding
Pledged by: Caron David
15 July, 2016
Australia
Proud to be an accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
I pledge to support and defend breastfeeding mothers and their right to feed their babies – anytime, anywhere.
Pledged by: Kate Stevenson
17 July, 2016
Australia
i will provide a loving, supportive environment for breastfeeding mums whenever I am able!
Pledged by: Leonard Cooper
10 July, 2016
United States
I pledge to acknowledge and give encouragement to all mums I encounter breastfeeding in public. No Mum should be made feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding their baby.
Pledged by: Lynette
15 July, 2016
Australia
I will never ever judge another mother or make her feel uncomfortable with regards to feeding or comforting her baby. If anything, I’m going to tell them GOOD JOB. I’m a breastfeeding mother of an almost 1 year old girl and have never fed in public due to criticism. My baby girl is still a baby… This needs to change.
Pledged by: Kayla
15 July, 2016
Australia
Forty years ago I struggled and failed – there was little support. I regret missing out. Breast milk is the best nature can offer and breastfeeding should be accepted everywhere without question. I will encourage and support at every opportunity.
Pledged by: Robyn
15 July, 2016
Australia
I pledge to continue to breastfeed my 1 year old (10.5 months corrected) son until he or I are ready to cease, and not a day sooner. I will listen to my supportive and positive husband whenever I feel like I am being judged by others. I pledge to be a supportive friend to my other bosom buddies both past and present.
Pledged by: Sara-Jane Drew
14 July, 2016
Australia
Proud to be an accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
I pledge to always remember the support and kind words that were offered to me as I struggled to breastfeed my first baby. I got through some tough times with that kindness and pledge to show the same support and encouragement to other bf mums – whether it be with a smile, a compliment or just listening to someone else’s story.
Pledged by: liz ralph
14 July, 2016
Australia
I pledge to continue feeding my twin toddlers even though it’s not the cultural norm. I pledge not to be embarrassed about the fact I’m ‘still’ breastfeeding!
Pledged by: Jenine Martino
13 July, 2016
Australia
It was my choice to feed my children.
It was their choice to accept my breasts and milk.
It was my choice to make the committment and continue to look after my body so that it could nourish my children.
It is our choice to continue this journey for as long (or short) that we see fit.
Our choices effect us so I have chosen what makes us happy.
Breastfeeding makes us both happy and gives us a bond unlike any other.
Pledged by: Isabel
13 July, 2016
Australia
To continue to rock the boob wherever, whenever, without a second thought; cause the boob is the ultimate, nutritious, fast food for wee humans. To demonstrate nonchalant nourishment as a role model, to rise above barriers to boobies and support others in the same. To promote local laws, and international knowledge, which renormalise children feeding direct from source. To provide encouragement to, and point to sources of education for, anyone struggling to get a handle on unabashed suckling.
Pledged by: Susan Garde Pettie
13 July, 2016
United Kingdom
At the Queensland office of the Australian Breastfeeding Association at New Farm, we provide information and support for women who wish to breastfeed their babies and strive to make breastfeeding unremarkable in our culture.
Pledged by: Lesley McBurney
13 July, 2016
Australia
Proud to be an accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and a Breastfeeding Welcome Here venue
