Celebrating Indigenous Milk Medicine by Lauren https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu We are celebrating and honouring Indigenous life-givers and their unique milk-feeding experiences. Life-giving and milk-feeding are both awe-inspiring powers and testaments to the strength and wonder of the human body! en-us 2023-07-27 22:59:34 UTC 2023-08-10 19:21:55 UTC hello@padlet.com people making informed decisions barbarawebster https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658191799 2023-08-08 18:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658191799 this means all our relations who have left and are to come are with us https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658253559 2023-08-08 20:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658253559 this means we will continue our traditions, our knowing, our ways of being https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658253681 2023-08-08 20:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658253681 this means celebrating the Incredible Medicine Indigenous life givers have to offer, to keep our babies strong, to keep them comforted, connected, to gift the little ones with good medicine and love... https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254359 2023-08-08 20:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254359 i think what guides me is knowing this gift is made to give, no matter the quantity, its possible and it is our calling to do what we can to support this good medicine & the people who produce it! https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254626 2023-08-08 20:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254626 to ensure we always meet our life givers where they are at, to support everyone in a good way and help move the medicine :) https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254941 2023-08-08 20:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658254941 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658255649 Feeding our babies is something we have done for as long as we have existed. ]]> 2023-08-08 20:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658255649 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256154 We come from the stars, we are star people ]]> 2023-08-08 20:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256154 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256262 Human milk feeding is important for babies, parents, families, communities, and our planet.]]> 2023-08-08 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256262 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256279 From the stars refers to the collective space from which new beings are born. ]]> 2023-08-08 20:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256279 toniwinterhoff https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256581 We are taught that we come from the stars, we are star people. Remembering that helps us connect with our most spiritual selves. 

]]> 2023-08-08 20:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256581 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256696 Feeding choices should take into account the well-being of our planet and of the next seven generations. ]]> 2023-08-08 20:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658256696 toniwinterhoff https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658257878 it reflects the ancient connection between mothers and children. The medicine is not just physical, its spiritual. ]]> 2023-08-08 20:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658257878 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658257906 What guides me is the birth person/life giver themself! I strive to engage with curiosity and humility. Mama’s know best]]> 2023-08-08 20:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658257906 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658258646 I so loved Toni’s words about the importance of relationship first nursing and positive reinforcement/empowerment of the life givers. ]]> 2023-08-08 20:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658258646 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658259105 The importance of relational practice. And that teaching that Toni shared that we can be the difference for our parents in their journey.]]> 2023-08-08 20:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658259105 https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658259484 Enjoying your baby and the relationship and connection with them is so important. When feeding is hard, follow your heart and do what is best for you, your baby and family.]]> 2023-08-08 20:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MatChildHealth/5e3nq0ikxhq7divu/wish/2658259484